This was an unbelievable experience, Hippos play fighting! I adore South Africa, and thankfully I had local knowledge. If you want to do a safari in SA (and why wouldn't you!) please don't be scared to travel a little further afield. Our travel agent was going to book us at a reserve in the Cape, which looked lovely, but for a 3 star lodge the prices were SO much higher than this amazing spot. We flew from PE to Durban and stayed at 5 star Nambiti Hills for three nights, all for less money than it would have cost to drive to the one that was near us in the Cape, and only stay for 2 nights.

I would also say be careful and research your animal experiences in SA carefully. I can't say enough about the Nambiti Reserve, it's stunning and properly wild. Some of the reserves in the Cape split some of the animals into separate areas of the parks. To me that's not the true safari experience.

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Balcony

"We had a super time in the lodge and enjoyed the game drives with Vuzi!"

$592 nightly

Aug 6 - Aug 7

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"This was an outstanding experience. The lodge has a stunning location perched on a cliff overlooking the river below. Our room was utterly delightful, Angelo’s cooking amazing and Pemba’s game drives literally stunning. Great , great game viewing."

$1,096 nightly

Aug 7 - Aug 8

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Outdoor pool

$63 nightly

Aug 8 - Aug 9

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers

"We loved it, and will definitely visit again."

$52 nightly

Aug 6 - Aug 7

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Outdoor pool

"A unique and interesting property with wonderful staff "

$46 nightly

Aug 6 - Aug 7

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Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge

Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is 5 star treatment at its best"

Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge

Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed the newly revamped lodge. Staff and ranger and chefs were superb. Quality remained amongst highest standards all round. Regards Rashin Maharaj"

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