THIS TRAIN GOES NOWHERE. NOW IT’S A LUXURY ATTRACTION
South Africa is home to some of the most luxurious, nostalgic train journeyson offer anywhere in the world. But for certain enthusiasts, a train going nowhere is the country’s star attraction.
KAPAMA KARULA
Kapama Private Game Reserve
Beyond Luxury
With its light, airy, open spaces and views from every angle, Karula is truly the pride of Kapama Private Game Reserve as our flagship lodge. Effortlessly elegant and stylish, Karula will steal the breath of even the most seasoned traveller. This luxury safari accommodation lodge near the Kruger National Park is every discerning traveller’s perfect escape.
FITZPATRICKS LODGE AT JOCK
Kruger National Park
The lodge offers three perfectly appointed rooms that cater for children. Room 1 is completely private with its own deck and plunge pool while Room 2 & 3 have been enclosed to create a family unit with two luxury suites with bathrooms, sharing a private foyer, deck and plunge pool.
SINGITA EBONY VILLA
Sand River
Singita Ebony Villa pays subtle tribute to the romance and adventure of classic tented safaris, with motifs and materials - from the elegant draped four poster beds, to animal print and elegant brass, wood and stone detailing - that transport you to an era of adventure and exploration
CASTLETON
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Singita Castleton is set within 45,000 acres of untouched wilderness in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to the world-renowned Kruger National Park, and offers guests exclusive game-viewing opportunities to experience the abundance of an area fondly known as “Big Cat Country”.
SIMBAVATI HILLTOP LODGE
Timbavati Game Reserve
8 luxurious tented rooms offer a choice or King or twin beds. Each suite has glorious views over the bushveld, the dam and the Nhlaralumi River. French doors open out onto an expansive viewing deck, each with its own private sala pavilion with double day bed for an afternoon read or snooze.
KAMBAKU SAFARI LODGE, RIVER SANDS & OVERNIGHT HIDE
Timbavati Game Reserve
The establishment of Kambaku Safari, Rver Sands and Overnight Hide Lodges began, as most things do, with a simple idea: that our most memorable moments are those we share with others. We believe that safaris should be family adventures.
&BEYOND PHINDA VLEI LODGE
Phinda Private Game Reserve
The suites are built overlooking a vast grassy meadow, each of the six thatched suites ensure exclusivity and incredible wildlife sightings. The air-conditioned suites each feature a beautiful, plantation-style bedroom, with a luxuriously spacious ensuite bathroom and dressing room that effortlessly blends a sense of old-world luxury with quirky, contemporary features. The suite’s interiors showcase a mix of curated antiques and collectables combined with bold fabrics. Take advantage of a private lap pool and game viewing deck that overlooks lush plains and observe antelope and other curious wildlife grazing.
&BEYOND NGALA SAFARI TREEHOUSE SLEEPOUT LODGE
Kruger National National Park
Nostalgic safari elegance sets the tone in the 20 thatched-roof cottages. Bush views bleed into the interiors through floor-to-ceiling windows, and private verandahs offer popular spots to watch the passing parade of animals. Still can't tear yourself away from the wilderness views? Every room comes with an alfresco shower.
JACKALBERRY LODGE
Kruger National Park
Jackalberry is a place to slow down and unwind while also mixing in the thrill of world-class game viewing. Overlook a nearby waterhole often visited by elephants, and antelope, guests can enjoy wildlife sightings, without having to leave the comfort of the main area.
CHALKLEY TREEHOUSE + LION SANDS RIVER LODGE
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
The Treehouses, including Chalkley Treehouse and Kingston Treehouse (Sabi Sand), and Tinyeleti Treehouse (Kruger National Park) are booked in conjunction with your accommodation. Pack an overnight bag with your essentials, while leaving your other belongings back in your room at camp.
BAYETHE SAFARI LODGE
Shamwari Private Reserve
A once-in-a-lifetime safari holiday, Bayethe Safari Lodge offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in utter tranquillity, surrounded by the rich vegetation of the unique location. This canopy paradise provides privacy and a feeling of seclusion with spectacular views of the African bush.
RIVERDENE FAMILY LODGE
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, Riverdene Family Lodge overlooks the widespread bushveld of the Eastern Cape. The newly renovated lodge is the ideal place for families to bond for hours as gentle giants roam in the distance, while children can engage in the Kids on Safari programme.
SABI SANDS BUSH LODGE
Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
This luxury lodge, which includes twenty-five beautifully appointed suites, will definitely make your South African safari holiday a memorable one. All luxury suites are air-conditioned and include glass-fronted indoor showers which will give a feeling of freedom and relaxation.
THE ROYAL MADIKWE LUXURY SAFARI LODGE
Madikwe Game Reserve
Travellers choose to stay at The Royal Madikwe because of the unforgettable experience, the seamless luxury, our sincere and passionate team and of course the consistent abundance of wildlife encounters both on safari and right on our doorstep featuring our private waterhole around which the lodge is enveloped.
JAMALA MADIKWE, ROYAL SAFARI LODGE
Madikwe Game Reserve
The lodge successfully combines colonial style and African eccentricity
in a delightful marriage of opposites.
Set in the pristine 75 000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve,
Jamala Madikwe is the ideal place for that ultimate safari experience.
ARATHUSA SAFARI LODGE
Sabi Sand Reserve
Arathusa offers an exceptional safari experience – expect a high concentration of an assortment of game, including the Big Five, and frequent leopard sightings. A large waterhole is situated in front of the lodge ensuring interesting game and bird viewing from the comfort of the camp.
TINTSWALO SAFARI LODGE
Private Manyeleti Nature Reserve
A landmark of luxury accommodation and service, Tintswalo Safari Lodge offers six Explorer Suites, as well as the expansive Baines Presidential Suite, and the 2-bedroom Grant Family Suite. Travellers are accommodated in these luxuriously decorated suites which reflect the adventures of the 19th-century explorers they are named after.
KWENA LODGE
Western Cape Game Reserve
A modern and luxurious twist on the traditional Khoi-San circular dwelling – augmented with all the amenities of a modern Luxury Hotel. Each open plan Kwena Room is designed to connect visitors to their beautiful surroundings with 180-degree views and skylights for star gazing.
ROYAL MALEWANE
Timbavati Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Region
The experienced guides and master trackers at Royal Malewane are skilled at locating resident game bringing you up close to big cats, elephants and rhino. The tranquility of the Royal Malewane Spa offers a respite from the heat and thrill of safaris.
THE FARMSTEAD MALEWANE
Kruger
The Farmstead, is a luxurious retreat with the rustic elements of a country safari lifestyle in a comfortable wilderness home to be taken up for a longer stay. Offered as 4 individual villas and units (3 farm suites and 1 Farmhouse), the entire Farmstead can be taken up entirely for up to 14 guests.
NAMBITI PLAINS PRIVATE GAME LODGE
Ladysmith, South Africa
Nambiti Plains Lodge is located in the 26 000-acre Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve: With limited beds available, you are ensured that your needs will receive personalised attention with an emphasis on allowing you to feel an affinity with nature.
KAPAMA RIVER LODGE
Kapama Private Game Reserve
Besides the luxury five-star accommodation, River Lodge is more festive and social than our smaller, quieter camps, which is why young couples and groups of friends are often among our guests. Escape to a place away from time, and indulge in one of the finest safari lodges near the Kruger National Park, South Africa.
TSWALU TARKUNI
Korannaberg mountains
Located in a secluded valley below the Korannaberg mountains, Tarkuni is our exclusive-use, private homestead with luxury accommodation for a maximum of 10 guests in 5 suites. All the accommodation is under one roof, making the homestead ideal for families with children of all ages or a group of friends.
KAROO LODGE
Samara Private Game Reserve
Karoo Retreat Suite, Homestead Suite & Sibella Family Suite
Combining modern day comforts with a rustic and welcoming feel, Karoo Lodge is the perfect place to relax and allow the tranquillity of the Karoo to envelop you – on the wide verandah in summer or by the cosy fire in winter. With 9 suites of varying sizes, Karoo Lodge caters for individual travellers, couples, families and small groups.
JABULANI SUITS & ZINDOGA VILLA
Hoedspruit South Africa (near the Kruger National Park
Designed with pure relaxation and intimacy in mind, the Jabulani suites are as discrete in positioning as they are lavished in detail. Each suite opens up to a private oasis set in the African bush. A crystal blue plunge pool with views over the riverbed below is complemented by a generous wooden deck, purely for your leisurely pleasure.
CELLARS-HOHENORT HOTEL & SPA
15-minute drive from Cape Town’s city center
This proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Traveller Made boasts 51 elegant guest rooms and suites with breath-taking views of South Africa’s iconic Table Mountain range and the property’s extraordinary gardens. The on-site restaurant, The Conservatory, takes guests on an unforgettable culinary journey.
To ensure the most comfortable of stays, the hotel further features a ‘Fresh Wellness Spa’, two pools, gym and tennis court.
ESIWENI LUXURY SAFARI LODGE (ELANDSLAAGTE)
KwaZulu-Natal
This magnificent lodge built high upon a cliff overlooks the Sundays River. Its five independent, elegantly decorated suites each have terraces, whose sweeping views invite guests into a state of blissful reverie. The Nambiti reserve, with its bush and savanna, plains and waterfalls, is home to the region’s greatest concentration of animals. In addition to the Big Five, you can expect to cross cheetahs and black rhinos, as well as the many species of birds.
PIONEER CAMP SUITE
Londolozi Game Reserve
Situated on the banks of the Sand River, at the gateway to the Kruger National Park, Londolozi Game Reserve embodies the very soul of Africa. This same spirit is reflected in the atmosphere of Pioneer Camp Suite, a luxury lodge nestled in the shade of 500-year-old ebony trees. Perfectly secluded, with breathtaking views of the land.
