Top 10s Private game reserves
1Shamwari Game Reserve, Eastern Cape
Rated the world’s top private game reserve for safari and conservation for over a decade, Shamwari Game Reserve is situated in 25 000, malaria-free hectares of pristine bushveld.
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2Singita, Sabi Sand Reserve, Mpumalanga
The Sabi Sands Reserve adjoining the Kruger National Park is globally renowned for its concentration of big game and excellent leopard viewing. Singita consistently rates among the best game reserves in the world.
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3Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
Covering 22 000 hectares of prime conservation land in the lush Maputaland region bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park, Phinda offers the best of beach and bush.
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4Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, Mpumalanga
This ultra-luxurious Virgin game lodge has exclusive accommodation with splended views. Best of all are the spa treatments. Don't miss the Aroma Boma...
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5Londolozi Private Game Reserve, Mpumalanga
Five exclusive camps on the banks of the Sand River, and the regions famous leopards. Only high-end travellers need apply.
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6Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Close to Hoedspruit, this is one of South Africa's classic bushveld lodges, with the added delight of a spa on tap.
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7Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Northern Cape
An exclusive private reserve in the offering untouched desert-wilderness, unusual wildlife, luxury and tranquillity.
8Samara Private Game Reserve
Here you'll find effortless style in 5-star accommodation in an unusual Karoo setting. In one sense this is a real 'Out of Africa' reserve. But you'll see animals you'd not normally see elsewhere - aardvark, bat-eared foxes, herds of eland. And of course, star-strewn African nights.
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9Thanda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
Based in world-famous Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, award-winning Thanda offers outstanding safari opportunities and Zulu heritage, and innovative environment and community conservation initiatives.
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10Lion Sands Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand
This exquisite stretch of bushveld in the Sabi Sand Reserve is home to the Big Five and two exclusive lodges.
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