Location: South AfricaAn wildlife experience of a lifetimeSouth Africa offers a huge number of privately owned game reserves. Some of these private game reserves are of substantial size and very well stocked with game. Some offer hunting safaris as well. Most of these private game reserves in South Africa lie in the Mpumalanga Lowveld, west of the Kruger National Park. Since there are no fences, the animals can roam freely between the Kruger park and the private parks. The most famous parks in this area are Sabie Sand, Sabi Sabi, Mala Mala, Londolozi and Inyati.
All private parks offer luxury accommodation and photo-safaris with "lion guarantee". The comfort comes at a price and a night can cost Rand 2,000 or more. However, staying at a game lodge has its advantages, because waiting for the big cats or the rhinos in the open expanses of the Kruger National Park can be quite time-consuming, especially when you are traveling at the wrong time of the year.
Private game reserves can also be found in KwaZulu Natal. Well known are Bonamanzi and Phinda, which is the largest privately owned game reserve in southern Africa. Here as well, exclusive safaris and first class accommodation are offered.
Private parks were also established in the Eastern Cape province, pioneered by the award winning 18.000 Ha Shamwari Game Reserve, which was created by businessman Adrian Gardiner in 1991 through buying and consolidating several overgrazed stock farms. When farmers moved into the area 150 years ago, big patches of thicket were cleared to create pastures for sheep and cattle. Goat farming was equally destructive because goats are able to penetrate into the heart of the thicket and eat everything within reach. Shamwari’s primary effort was to conserve the indigenous vegetation of the Eastern Cape, and particularly its valley bushveld, acacia woodlands and grasslands. Today, one can enjoy spotting white and black rhino, elephant, lion, cheetah, buffalo, black wildebeest, giraffe, hippo, 18 species of antelope and a rich birdlife Directory of Private Game Reserves in South Africa Directory of private game reserves in South Africa Mpumalanga Game and Nature Reserves and Game Lodges:Limpopo Game and Nature Reserves and Game Lodges: KwaZulu Natal Game and Nature Reserves and Game Lodges: Eastern Cape Game and Nature Reserves and Game Lodges:North West Province and Nature Reserves and Game Lodges:Gauteng Game and Nature Reserves and Game Lodges:Free State Game and Nature Reserves and Game Lodges:Northern Cape Game and Nature Reserves and Game Lodges:Garden Route Game and Nature Reserves and Game Lodges:Western Cape Game and Nature Reserves and Game Lodges: Accommodation in and around South Africa La Boheme B&B accommodation in South Africa
You will never forget your first sight of this beautiful bay. With a backdrop of majestic mountains stretching from horizon to horizon, the town lies to one side under a sunny sky, and amongst a collage of green forests and fynbos that are separated ... More
 Sunshowers Plett accommodation in South Africa
Sunshowers Plett consist of six spacious bedrooms, modern and stylish decorated.Room 5 and 6 has sea views to die for!!All rooms are equipped with DSTV, Aircon, wireless internet, safes, fridges, kettles, complimentary coffee, tea and homemade biscui... More
 Fynbos Ridge Country House & Cottages accommodation in South Africa
Fynbos Ridge is set amongst fragrant Fynbos. There are spectacular mountain views and the property abounds with abundant birdlife. The secluded pool is ideal to relax and unwind, or one can enjoy the many activities in the vicinity – forest or ... More
 Periwinkle Guest Lodge accommodation in South Africa
Periwinkle Guest Lodge is a beach front lodge with all 7 en-suite bedrooms enjoying a sea view. All rooms have private balconies and rooms are large and airy. Personalised service is our trade mark and is the discerning travellers home away form home... More
 Little Sanctuary B&B accommodation in South Africa
The Little Sanctuary is situated in one of the Plettenberg Bays premier positions just a two minute stroll down to the golden sands of the famous lookout beach. Your immaculate en-suite double bedroom has been architect designed to provide you privac... More
 House Bavaria accommodation in South Africa
Self Catering unit available in Plettenberg Bay Sleeps 2 Bathroom with shower, basin, toilet Kitchen with fridge, microwave, 2 plate stove Outdoor braai area and large garden TV All linen, cutlery and crockery included Off street park... More
 Slowdown Gardens accommodation in South Africa
Situated 8km from Plettenberg Bay, this 50 year-old Fynbos Retreat offers deluxe housing or rustic cottages. Full kitchens, washing machines, etc. Large lawns, braai and birds galore. Breathtaking views of the mountains and ocean from the pool. Easy ... More
 Halcyon House accommodation in South Africa
SERENE. GRACIOUS. RELAXED ? That?s Halcyon. 4 Star (AA Superior) guesthouse accommodation situated within 3 minutes walking distance of magnificent Robberg beach ? a 4km stretch of white sand and surf. Halcyon offers en-suite bedrooms with sea-views,... More
 The Fernery Lodge accommodation in South Africa
Situated only 160 Km from Port Elizabeth, at the Eastern gateway to the Garden Route of South Africa, this piece of paradise awaits your discovery. Enjoy languishing alongside the pool and jacuzzi, take a picnic on a forest amble, or drive out and vi... More
 Gulls View accommodation in South Africa
On the famous Garden Route in the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay you will find this luxury self-catering accommodation to be the perfect home for a holiday of a lifetime. Gulls View has inspiring views and is the ideal base from where you can explor... More
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