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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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Chobe Safari Lodge
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Cintsa Dunes Beach Resort
Cintsa Dunes Beach Resort (formerly Arendsnes Holiday Resort) in Cintsa East offers caravan & camping sites, beach cabin accommodation and …
Crimson Bush Lodge
Cycad Rock Fishing Lodge
Overview KZN, Jozini Dam - Sitting right on the edge of Jozini Dam with spectacular views and a private jetty.
De Haven Oost
De Kleine Serengeti Game Lodge
De Palm Hof Guest House
Deruxa Cottages
DE Zeekoe (OUDTSHOORN)
Net 7 km buite Oudtshoorn in die pragtige Klein Karoo lê De Zeekoe Guest Farm – ’n rustige plaasbestemming omring …
Diamalachite River Lodge
Overview Situated on the banks of the Vaal-river, close to Parys, in the Vredefort-Dome World Heritage Site.
Diamantè Ontspannings Oord
Diamond X Cowboy Ranch
DI Bus Stop Guest Farm
Overview A quirky stopover with lots of character. Campsite is set facing the mountains near Clarens and overlooking water.
Dikgomo Cottages
Overview Gauteng, Dinokeng Central Region - situated on a working cattle farm just outside of Pretoria
Dimalachite Nature Resort and River Lodge
Dinokeng Camp & Leisure Lodge
Dinokeng Resort
Overview Located in a malaria free area, inside the Big 5 Dinokeng Game Reserve main gates. The Boekenhoutspruit River flows …
Dino Tau Lodge
Overview Gauteng, Dinokeng - Only 45km north of Pretoria in the heart of the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve.
Dolphin Whisper Guest House & Spa
Doorndraai Lodge
Overview Doorndraai Lodge has purchased by new Owners and is currently under new Management and will soon be renamed Mzuri …
Dreghorn Kalahari Game Farm
Overview Situated on the banks of the Molopo river in the Green Kalahari . The Molopo river forms the border …
Dube Private Game Lodge
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Elephant Waterhole
Overview Situated in the Dinokeng Big 5 Nature Reserve.