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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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Tranquillity Spa Lodge
Tshahitsi Lodge
Tshikwalo Lodge
Tussen I Bome
Overview A quaint ox-wagon resort and venue located 30 minutes or 26km from Montana, Pretoria on the KwaMahlango/Moloto road. Nestled …
Tussen-I-Bome Guest Farm
Tuuthebe Lodge
Overview Botswana, Letlhakane - Situated between Letlhakane and Orapa - a stopover on your way to the Okavango Delta, Moremi …
Udolpho River Farm
Overview Free State, Parys Region - located on the banks of the Vaal River, just 10 km outside Parys. This …
Udolpho Rivierplaas
Bespreek vandág jou droom-plaasvakansie in die hartjie van die Vrystaat! Udolpho Rivierplaas beskik oor verskeie onthaalgeriewe waar individue, gesinne en …
Uitvlugt Resort
Uitvlugt Resort
Get lost in natures spectacular finery at Uitvlugt Resort nestled on the banks of the Elands River, this unique hideaway, …
Umfula
Overview Set on the banks of the Vaal River, only 5km from the picturesque town of Parys.
Veldjie Huis
Vensterklip Guest Farm
Overview On the wild West Coast of South Africa, 220km north of Cape Town and 5km from the renowned surf …
Villa Rosa Guest Farm
Overview Limpopo, Bela Bela - situated 12kms north of Bela Bela.
Wacky Adventures Campsite & Water Park
Wacky Adventures offers you a child-friendly, safe and relaxing family-oriented camping experience.Enjoy water park thrills by day and cosy campfires …
Wagondrift Lodge
Wagondrift Lodge
Wagondrift Lodge & Game Farm
Overview Situated in indigenous Bushveld in a peaceful and relaxing space far enough away from the City but still within …
Waterside Lodge
Overview Situated on the eastern edge of Piet Retief on the main road. Just an overnight stop to and from …
WC Cape Winelands, Bonnievale: Bonnievale River Lodge
WC Cape Winelands, Tulbagh: Fynbos Guest Farm
Weaver's Roost Resort
Overview Situated in the Cradle of Humankind about an hour's drive from Rustenburg, Pretoria and Johannesburg.