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Game Farms & Lodges in South Africa
Private game reserves and safari lodges, some with camping or overland options.
Quick answer
Game farms and bush lodges are closer to Gauteng's city centres than most people expect. The Magaliesberg valley, the Crocodile River corridor, and Bronkhorstspruit all put wild surroundings within an hour of Joburg or Pretoria. Options range from working game farms to styled lodge complexes.
Frequently asked questions
- The closest game farms in the Magaliesberg start about 80 km from central Johannesburg — roughly an hour's drive on the N14. The Bronkhorstspruit area to the east is similar. Both are practical for a Friday-night arrival.
- Most do not. The farms close to Joburg and Pretoria stock plains game — impala, zebra, wildebeest, kudu, and warthog. Lion and leopard are rare on day-visitor-friendly properties. For Big Five you generally need to go to Limpopo or Mpumalanga.
- Winter (May to August) is the most comfortable. The bush is dry and open, game is easier to spot near water, and the nights are cold enough for a fire. Summer gets very hot and afternoon thunderstorms are frequent, but the valley is green and birdlife is excellent.
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Siyaya Group of Lodges
Sondela Nature Reserve
Overview Set in a private game reserve in Limpopo Province with nature on your doorstep.
Southern Comfort Lodge (Camp Ground)
Stilte Game Farm & Bush Camping
Overview Situated 55kms north of Pretoria just outside of the Dinokeng Big 5 Nature Reserve.
Suikerbossie Guest Farm
Overview Western Cape, Koue Bokkeveld - situated at the most southern part of the Cedarberg on road 303 in the …
Sun Acres Farm
Sundowner Lodge
Overview A great overnight stop for those travelling between the Highveld and the coast. Situated on the near side of …
Sunset Bush Camp
Tamboti Bush Lodge
Tandala Trails
Tava Lingwe Game Lodge
Overview Situated on a 170 hectare game farm on the R59 between Viljoenskroon and Parys, 60km from Potchefstroom and 150km …
Thabaledi Game Lodge
Overview Thabaledi means "Mountain of the Stars" in Tswane. A private game reserve for those who love wildlife, night skies, …
Thaba Morula
Overview Situated on a game farm 44km from Brits, 66km from Sun City in the North West province.
Thaba Nkwe Bush Lodge
Overview Thabazimbi is situated in remote, semi arid country, not far from the Botswana border. A convenient one-night stop before …
Thakadu Game Lodge
Overview Situated in the Waterberg Region of Limpopo which consists of a 150km long mountain range, stretching northeast from Thabazimbi …
The Berry Guest Farm
Overview Western Cape, Swellendam - situated in the Hermitage Valley, just outside Swellendam at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains.
The Blades
The Conclave Lodge
The Kingfisher Lodge
Overview Situated 2½ hours from Joburg or Pretoria. The pool at the bottom of a 100m waterfall is an ideal …
The Lookout Safari Lodge
Thembe Eco Lodge
Overview Situated on a hillside overlooking the Kwa Mazambane Reserve in the northernmost region of the Maputuland Wetland of KZN.
The Skaap Kraal Guest House
Thobolo's Bush Lodge
Overview Botswana, Kachikau - Located 10 kilometres from the end of the tar road at Kachikau Village, on a bush …
Thorn Tree Bush Camp
Overview Situated within the Dinokeng Big Five Game Reserve, a well-developed tourist area that falls into Gauteng to the South …