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The 8 Best Lodges in Nambiti Private Game Reserve, South Africa

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Lions Valley Lodge is situated within the Nambiti Private Game Reserve, home to the Big Five as well as antelope and an abundant birdlife. The lodge features an infinity pool and free WiFi.

Offering a furnished deck, each of the free-standing suites at Lions Valley Lodge has a bedroom with a walk-in cupboard and a spacious lounge area. The open-plan bathrooms feature 2 baths, an indoor and an outdoor shower.

gorgeous location, beautiful cottages and set up, clean and comfortable and the staff were phenomenal. We felt like honored family. In addition, the food was all fantastic, especially the home made chocolate rusk!

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9.3
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
£266
per night

Perched on top of a hill, Umzolozolo Private Safari Lodge is situated in the malaria-free Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve. It boasts a rim flow pool overlooking a valley.

Guests can go on guided game drives in open game viewing vehicles. For relaxation, Umzolozolo Private Safari Lodge also has a spa centre and offers massage treatments.

Probably one of the best lodges I have stayed in - they really stand out in terms of hospitality and facilities. Staff is just so good, they always call you by name, personalise your whole experience. Spa experience was also very good, game drives were informative and we saw plenty of game including 4 out of big fives. It felt we were living in a movie. Just book it, it's worth it!

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9.4
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
£399
per night

Nambiti Plains offers accommodation within the malaria-free Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve. It boasts accommodation with panoramic views of the open plains. The swimming pool is often visited by elephants, and guests can enjoy game drives and walking safaris.

Nambiti Plains is outstanding. It's luxurious but relaxed and comfortable at the same time. The rooms are exquisite and attention to detail is superb from the moment you arrive. Excellent food and service. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Our game guide, JP, was great. He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable and made our drives fun and interesting. We loved every minute of our stay and would definitely stay again. Thank you everyone at Nambiti Plains! We were celebrating an engagement and the staff went out of their way to make it a special occasion. Nambiti Game reserve itself has excellent game and an interesting and varied terrain. This was the right lodge for us!

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9.6
Exceptional
309 reviews
Price from
£330
per night

Located 27 km from Ladysmith, Cheetah Ridge Lodge is situated within the Big 5 Nambiti Private Game Reserve, which boasts the Big 5 with a variety of other species and amazing birdlife. This property features a garden and a pool.

We were met by two very enthusiastic guides, Lesley and Ryan, who escorted us during our whole stay. They were extremely knowledgable, helpful and had a wonderful sense of humour. The room was fantastic; we could see wildlife from our veranda. During the drive, we always stopped for hot chocolate or other drinks. When we arrived back to our chalet, the staff had already made the fire, which was welcome in the wintery days. The food was top quality in terms of quantity and variation, and the staff were excellent. We saw almost all the animals during our stay and the only one we missed, some friends saw the following day. It is certainly well value for money. If you are driving from the south then it is well worth considering rather than driving up to Kruger if you don't have the time.

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9.4
Superb
298 reviews
Price from
£276
per night

Situated in the Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve, Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge features suites with views of the natural surroundings. It has a swimming pool, spa facilities and offers game drives and walking safaris.

Our entire stay was magical! Huge shout out to our game drive guide, Joe, who went above and beyond for us! He made this trip the best! The facilitate are fantastic and the food is incredible. Everyone is so welcoming and they make you feel so special. Don't forget to get a massage here. They are heavenly!

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9.4
Superb
461 reviews

Nestled on top of a cliff inside the private Nambiti Reserve, Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge boasts views of the Sundays River and a sun deck with infinity pool.

Ladysmith is a 35-minute drive from Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge.

Staying here was the highlight of our Africa trip. The views were outstanding, the staff were super friendly and everyone went out of their way to make every day special. it was everything we expected and more.

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9.6
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
£860
per night

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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  • Avg. price/night: £283.23
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 254 reviews
    Good,location not as good as other lodges in the park in terms of outlook,although ease of access to the gate was a bonus
    Robert
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 299 reviews
    The food was soo Devine ,from breakfast to dinner(Including snacks in the game drive ) .Ooh how can I not mention the friendly staff from reception ,lodge manager ,waiters and waitresses and safari guide (game ranger) .beautiful rooms with everything you need and beautiful view .I will highly recommend Cheetah Ridge Lodge …
    Nomthandazo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £283.23
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 254 reviews
    This is my third stay at Nambiti and my second visit to Springbok Lodge. I rate Nambiti as one of the best safari's South Africa has to offer. It's a much shorter drive than Kruger and the setting and game are wonderful. I loved everything about Sprinkbok Lodge, from the food to the luxury tent. I'll definitely be back!
    Liesl
    Group
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 309 reviews
    This is a stunning lodge, absolutely amazing food, friendly, informative staff and spectacular safaris. I loved loved loved this place.
    stephen
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews
    In a perfect location, the amazing view overlooking the vast valley from the deck is all to yourself, where they set up the dinner for us. Each one of the meals were all very satisfying , just the right taste And not to mention, the superb Safari experience guided by experienced team, who knows it all. We saw a big herd elephants, cheetah hunting, brother lions eating their prey! This indeed luxury lodge of exquisite taste is yet cozy with very hearty hospitality.
    kanako
    Family with young children
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 309 reviews
    My daughter and I had an excellent stay at Nambiti plains. Having stayed at a few lodges, this was my favourite, the lodge location and the small exclusive size of the lodge made the stay even more special. We loved every minted and only wish we could have stayed longer
    Guy
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 102 reviews
    Small lodge which allowed a lot of focus on individual guests. Stefan was a fantastic guide getting us some great sightings and was very accommodating to what the group wanted to focus on trying to find. The lodge itself was fantastic with beautiful views and the suite was also incredible with outside showers, we saw various animals just from our veranda. Like all safari price is not low but as an experience it is fantastic value for money 10/10 recommend!
    Mcintosh
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 309 reviews
    The staff are absolutely exceptional, the way everything is coordinated from the time you arrive at their parking lot is 5 star. The accommodation has a very earthy yet elegant feel to it that is literally situated in the heart of an open game reserve. Yes, the animals do come right up to the lodges as there aren't any fences. Game viewing is also 5 stars, which boggles my mind because the reserve is not that far off to the nearest town (its an incredible work of conservation).
    Grantham
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 309 reviews
    Fantastic location, superb lodges and excellent dining facilities. We were very well looked after by all the staff but with special mentions to both Cindy and Ventina who served all our meals and just as importantly provided excellent bar service - all done so professionally and with a welcoming smile. Their dancing skills were good too ! Special thanks also to our very professional ranger David who was very knowledgeable about all the animals and excellent at his job - all of which he delivered with utmost courtesy and a smiling charm.
    BRIAN
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 462 reviews
    From start to finish we were looked after by the staff at Nambiti Hills. Having personally been fortunate enough to stay at many Private Game Lodges in South Africa, this was a first time for my husband and the experience was first class and up there with the big names in Sabi Sands! Biggie (our game ranger) was knowledgeable and made sure we had a great game viewing experience. And the food, was out of this world!
    Sarah
    Young couple