Private Game Reserves

Although it’s hard to beat the game-viewing on offer at our national parks, you may prefer to visit one of the many private lodges where you will enjoy a far greater level of luxury (at a correspondingly higher price, of course).

Private game reserves pride themselves of their spectacular settings, personalized service and extreme attention to detail. The usual routine at a game lodge is to be woken up early. After a quick early morning snack of coffee or tea and rusks (similar to biscotti), or perhaps muffins you bundle up against the chill, and head out in an open safari vehicle for the morning game drive, where you may or may not stop for more coffee.

Upon returning, you have a few minutes to freshen up, and then sit down for a slap-up brunch. In the heat of the day, when the animals are hiding in the shade, you can indulge in plush surroundings, lounge around the pool, sleep, read, engage with fellow guests or spot birds from your balcony.

Tea is served in the late afternoon and usually involves a lot more than a cup of tea. You then head out on the evening game drive. At sunset, you will stop somewhere beautiful for sundowners and snacks. You return to camp in the dark, viewing nocturnal animals by spotlight. Once back at camp, you will be fed a huge, delicious dinner, probably around the campfire, and then it’s off to bed. (Unless you’d rather hang around the campfire and swap tall stories.)

Note! You can search our database for information on private game reserves countrywide.