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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 β 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 β 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.
Karoowater Caravan Park
Overview Nestled between Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp next to the scenic Gamkaberg Nature Reserve.
Kasteelkop Guest Farm
Kaya Inkalamo Game Lodge
Overview Nestled in the heart of North West, 28km from Zeerust on the R49 on the way to Mahikeng.
Kedu Lodge
Overview Situated on the banks of the Vaal River in the North West Province. This resort offers excitement for fishermen β¦
Kgalagadi Lodge
Overview Only 5km (3.1 miles) from the Twee Rivieren gate of the Kgalagadi National Transfrontier Park, the Kgalagadi Lodge offers β¦
Kheis Riverside Lodge
Overview Kheis Riverside Lodge is named after the indigenous Khoi-San that means βto stayβ and is situated on the banks β¦
Khotso Lodge
Overview KZN, Underberg, Southern Drakensberg - Khotso has been offering horse riding in the Southern Drakensberg for well over a β¦
Khwai Game Lodge
Overview Botswana, Khwai Region - Nestled in a prime location between Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park, this brand-new β¦
Kierieklapper Lodge - Dinokeng Game Reserve
Kievits Kroon
Kirimo Guest Lodge
Klein Paradys Guest Farm
Klein Paradys Guest Farm Claimed Verified by Its owner.
Klipdraai Holiday Resort
Campsite Facilities ο· Every campsite has access to electricity and water points . ο· Guests are advised to bring their β¦
Klipspringer Guest Farm Claimed Verified by Its owner.
Kohande Luxury Tented Bushcamp
Konka Familie Vakansieoord - Magaliesburg
GeleΓ« tussen die pragtige Magaliesberg-berge naby Rustenburg, is Konka βn unieke vakansiebestemming waar natuur, avontuur en ontspanning saamkom. Die oord β¦
KORO-KORO Safari Lodge
Overview Located less than 20 km from Bela Bela where you can enjoy the peace of relaxing in the real β¦
Kosi Bay Valley Lodge
Kubu Lodge
Overview Botswana, Kazungula - Kubu Lodge sits in the 'Four Countries' region of Botswana with Zambia, Namibia, and Zimbabwe as β¦