Described as 'Seven Worlds of Wonder', Phinda encompasses an impressive 28 555 hectares (70 560 acres) of prime Big Five wilderness in KwaZulu-Natal. This Reserve comprises seven distinct habitats – from dry sand forest to wetland systems and mountain ranges. Catch a glimpse of the shy suni antelope, track rhino in the bushveld, observe breeding herds of elephant in fever tree forests, hold your breath as a cheetah teaches her cubs to hunt, glide past hippo on the Mzinene River and marvel at the gracious nyala. Phinda is home to more than 3 000 of these rare antelope.
Sharing an unfenced border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand Nature Reserve is one of Africa’s most prestigious safari destinations and was the first private game reserve established in South Africa. Spanning 65,000 hectares of pristine wilderness, the reserve encompasses rolling savannah, Lowveld woodlands, seasonal riverbeds, watering holes and the perennial Sabi and Sand rivers. Renowned for its exceptional wildlife viewing, Sabi Sand offers some of the best opportunities in Africa to encounter the Big Five, particularly its famous leopard population, as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and numerous antelope species. Visitors can enjoy unforgettable game drives, guided bush walks and magical evenings beneath star-filled skies. Combined with some of South Africa’s most luxurious safari lodges, Sabi Sand delivers an unrivalled blend of wilderness, exclusivity and world-class hospitality.
Tswalu Kalahari is South Africa's largest private game reserve- a spectacular wilderness where luxury, natural beauty and authentic hospitality reign supreme. In this true conservationist’s paradise, meander across silent red dunes and discover rare and endangered game. See the elusive desert black rhino and the magnificent black- maned Kalahari lions. Take a horseback safari or explore unique archaeological sites. Then simply indulge in more modern pleasures as Tswalu offers luxurious spa treatments and exquisite cuisine. Accommodation at Tswalu epitomises the stylish yet rustic elegance of a luxury game reserve. Indeed, no creature comfort has been spared for guests at this quintessentially African dwelling. The emphasis at Tswalu is on exclusivity, which is why the entire reserve can accommodate no more than 30 people at a time in The Motse and Tarkuni Villa.
