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South Africa Private Reserves safaris, lodges and wildlife tours

As opposed to the National Parks, these reserves are all privately owned.
Zebras grazing in the Sabi Sand reserve
Mala Mala Main Camp
Game drive among the elephantsShamwari Game Reserve

Shamwari Game Reserve (20 000 hectares) is a malaria free, private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It has received international awards for tourism and conservation.
Southern Right WhaleGrootbos Nature Reserve

Discover fynbos, ancient milkwood forests, whales, birds, archeaological caves and beaches in this private nature reserve near Hermanus in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Galloping across the KalahariTswalu Game Reserve

Tswalu is the largest private game reserve in South Africa - it lies in the Kalahari Desert in the Northern Cape. Tswalu offers a true desert experience, with staggering vistas and plenty of wildlife.
Zebras grazing in the Sabi Sand reserveSabi Sand

The Sabi Sand Game Reserve lies to the south-west of the Kruger National Park. It is home to some of the continent's most elegant lodges. The game rangers ensure close encounters with the game.
Phinda Game ReservePhinda Private Game Reserve

Located between the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and the lush waterways of the World Heritage Greater Saint Lucia Wetland Park, Phinda's 17 000 hectares span seven unique ecosystems.
Herd of zebraSanbona Game Reserve

At the foot of the Warmwaterberg in the Little Karoo lies Sanbona - a private wilderness reserve of 54 000 hectares of undulating mountains and plains, home to indigenous fauna, flora and rock art.
timbavatiTimbavati

Timbavati Private Game Reserve lies on the western boundary of the Kruger Park, forming part of the Kruger's lowveld ecosystem. Wildlife viewing is great, and the lodges here provide an alternative those in the Sabi Sand.
Giraffes watching the game drive vehicleLalibela Game Reserve

This big 5 private game reserve's location in the Eastern Cape means it is not only malaria free, but spans 5 ecosystems, resulting in a breath-taking diversity of flora and fauna.
Elephant herd in Eastern CapeAmakhala Game Reserve

Amakhala Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape offers a host of activities, a variety of accommodation and a true wilderness experience in a beautiful Big 5 setting.
Dawn in AfricaKwandwe Game Reserve

The 20 000 hectare Kwandwe Private Game Reserve lies in the heart of South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape, and is a natural conclusion to a journey along the world-famous Garden Route.
Game drive at EntabeniEntabeni

The award winning 11 000 ha Entabeni Game Reserve in the Waterberg, South Africa, is home to all the big game and dramatic scenery of unspoilt ravines and wooded hillsides.
Exhilirating horse safaris on the Equus ReserveEquus Reserve

Equus Reserve offers 900 hectares of unspoilt mountain wilderness with panoramic views across miles and miles of Africa - emphasis is on exhilarating riding on fine horses in a spectacular mountain landscape and wildlife seen is a bonus to the experience
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