Eastern Cape Safaris
Malaria-Free Safaris near Port Elizabeth and The Garden Route
One of the main attractions of the Eastern Cape is the opportunity to visit a wildlife park and see the Big 5 in a malaria-free environment.
Only between a 60-90 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth, the lodges and reserves of the Eastern Cape are ideal for people who wish to combine a beach holiday or the ever-popular Cape Town and Garden Route with an unforgettable safari experience.
The lodges are all situated in a handful of privately owned reserves, ranging in size from 5,000 hectares to 25,000 hectares. These reserves all operate independently from each other, and each therefore have their own wildlife stock - the larger reserves such as Shamwari and Kwandwe can obviously sustain more wildlife in terms of actual physical numbers, but the privilege of this is reflected in the rates.
The smaller reserves such as Amakhala, Lalibela, Pumba and Kariega, which tend to be around the 5,000 - 9,000 hectare size, do have to limit the number of predators - for example, a small reserve can only sustain one or 2 small prides of lions, or else they would find their entire buffalo or zebra population is wiped out very quickly by hungry lions! Some are also 'spilt' reserves, which means the more 'dangerous' wildlife are kept in separate fenced off parts of the reserve.
All the lodges in the region offer a fully inclusive African safari including accommodation, all meals, 2 safari activities or guided game drives per day in 4x4 vehicles, and an optional guided bush walk each day.
If you would like us to include a safari in one of these outstanding lodges as part of your trip to South Africa, please click here.
Alternatively if you are only looking to book just a safari you can either browse our selection of safari lodges in the Eastern Cape below and book directly through this site, or ask us to recommend a safari based on your budget.
Some reserves also offer day visitor programmes for people staying overnight in Port Elizabeth or other accommodation in the area.
For self-drive safaris in the Eastern Cape, see our page on the Addo Elephant National Park.
Special Offers
Valid for travel from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012
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Suggested Holiday Itinerary
11 day itinerary.
*Prices are per person and are based on today's exchange rates. Exchange rates are subject to change and are updated daily.
Prices exclude international flights - ask us if you would like to include these.
Quatermain’s Camp, Amakhala Game Reserve
Relax on your own private deck, and if you are lucky you may see an elusive bushbuck or hear the cry of the African fish eagle. Each tent is equipped with military campaign style furniture similar to that used by the early explorers, but bathrooms are not en-suite.
Samara Karoo Lodge, Samara Private Game Reserve
The main homestead has 3 spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. There are also indoor and outdoor dining areas, lounge areas, a bar area, a swimming pool, and a Karoo kitchen.
The Manor at Samara, Samara Private Game Reserve
The Manor at Samara can either be booked as an exclusive use property or on a per room basis. The Manor offers very stylish accommodation with a modern day karoo style interior and design.
Reed Valley Inn, Amakhala Game Reserve
The 4 comfortable en-suite bedrooms at Reed Valley Inn are positioned in the tranquil working farmyard just on the outside of the reserve's game fences, and are completely separate from the main homesteads to ensure guests' peace and privacy. All meals are taken at Bush Lodge, which is about a 5 or 10 minute drive from Reed Valley Inn into the reserve.
Carnarvon Dale, Amakhala Game Reserve
The accommodation consists of a choice of en-suite bedrooms with private lounges. A family suite is available on request.
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