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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.
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
Dube Private Game Reserve
Dube offers visitors a true dose of African bush mixed with modern amenities and impeccable service, a convenient wildlife sanctuary …
Eksderde
Elephant Waterhole
Overview Situated in the Dinokeng Big 5 Nature Reserve.
Epupa Falls Lodge & Campsite
Overview Namibia, Epupa Falls - situated on the Kunene River with sweeping views of the river. The campsites vary in …
Erasmus Bush Camp
Etosha Safari Camp
Overview The Lodge is part of the popular Gondwana Collection. The facility offers a down to earth, relaxed and charming …
Etotongwe Lodge
Overview Namibia, Outjo - Convenient as a base when exploring Etosha National Wildlife park, Koakoveld and Damaraland in the north …
Faraway Lodge & Camping
Overview A 10 minute walk will get you to the beach and a 20 minute drive will take you to …
Fleckvieh Guestfarm
Overview Western Cape, Heidelberg - Situated on a private working farm, in the foothills of the Langeberg mountains close to …
Foreva Wild
Forever Resorts Phalaborwa Safari Park
Overview Located on the doorstep of the Kruger National Park, a stone throw away from the Phalaborwa Kruger National Gate. …
Free State Caledonspoort, Fouriesburg: Camelroc Guest Farm
Funny Farm Resort
Fynbos Guest Farm
Gabbata Lodge
Gabus Game Lodge
Overview Namibia, Otavi - An ideal stopover between between Otavi and Otjiwarongo.
Galago Bush Lodge
Overview Set on 17 hectares of pure bushveld and located just 16 km from Bela Bela on the R516, Thabazimbi …
Gastehys Janharmsgat in Cullinan
Glamping With Africamps at Mackers
Our luxury boutique camping tents will not disappoint. With each tent being fully equipped and decorated with fresh white linen. …
Goederus Guest Farm
Overview Mpumalanga, Schoemanskloof - Situated on a small Macadamia farm in the Schoemanskloof Valley and an ideal halfway house between …
Goibib Mountain Lodge
Overview Namibia, Grünau - Situated on the west side of the B1 main road which runs from Windhoek to Cape …