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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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KORO-KORO Safari Lodge
Overview Located less than 20 km from Bela Bela where you can enjoy the peace of relaxing in the real …
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 …
Kudu Plains Bush Lodge
Kwalata Game Lodge
Kyleu Bush Camp
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Kzn Zululand, Zinkwazi Beach: Zinkwazi Lagoon Lodge
Lakeview Caravan Park and Lodge
Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm
Lekoa Lodge
Overview Free State, Villeirs region - Set in the Lekoa Conservancy covering over 9000ha of rolling grasslands and grainfields in …
Leopardsong Game Lodge
Lethabo Lodge
Lethabong Lodge
Overview Close to Thabazimbi and the majestic Waterberg Mountains, this Lodge offers a water park to keep the famly entertained …
Letsatsi Lodge
Letsatsi Lodge
Overview Northern Cape, Vanrhysdorp - Letsatsi Lodge is a convenient stopover on the N7 between Cape Town, Springbok, Upington & …
Limerick Lodge
Overview A country venue situated next to the Vaal River just 25km outside of Potchefstroom on the R501. The location …
Limpopo, Hoedspruit: Phalaborwa Safari Lodge, A Forever Resort
Limpopo River Lodge
Overview Botswana, Tuli Block - situated on the banks of the Limpopo River in the Tuli Block, 12 kilometers from …
Little Eden Resort
Loch Maree Guest Farm
Lorato Lodge & Camping
Overview Botswana, Muchenje - Nestled on a family-owned plot in Muchenje, this campsite, designed for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers …
Mababe River Lodge
Overview Botswana, Mababe - 7Km from Mababe Gate and 37Km from Khwai and between Maun and Kasane.