There is an early morning game drive and a late afternoon / evening game drive over an area of approximately 24700 acres (10 000 hectares). Guests can expect to see some, if not all of the Big 5, as well as many other species of game and some of the over 300 species of birds. Animals are usually seen from very close quarters, the sighting is professionally handled and controlled. Drives are normally 3 to 4 hours long, with a stop along the way for tea, coffee or sundowners and snacks. Idube is particularly well known for the frequent and excellent sightings of leopards - a photographer's dream come true.

After breakfast, a morning walk with a professional field guide is offered. As well as viewing some of our usual game, this is a great opportunity to view smaller creatures close-up as well as many beautiful African birds. Guests can also learn about the local and traditional uses of plants. Otherwise, if this isn’t for you, guests can relax around the pools, lounges, patios or on their decks.

Idube is a birder’s paradise, both at the lodge itself and on safaris and bush walks. There are over 400 species of birds for guests to discover and photograph throughout the reserve. During your stay, you might be lucky enough to see ostriches or the endangered ground hornbill. Our visitors are also fascinated by our many species of raptors including vultures and eagles. Around the lodge we have resident Guinea Fowl, Hornbills, Starlings, Grey Go-Away Birds and many more.

Idube Game Reserve is home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, with thrilling leopard sightings often being the highlight of our visitor’s stays. An extensive array of wildlife can seen throughout Idube’s traversable area and these include giraffe, impalas, zebras, wildebeest, hyaenas and jackals, to name but a few. Both crocodiles and hippos move long distances to find new dams or to move to a river, so it’s always a nice surprise when they are spotted. Within the lodge itself we have had a herd of resident Nyala that have been around as long as we can remember, you’ll also see vervet monkeys, squirrels, and possibly waterbuck and warthog.

We have an extensive array of experiences for our guests to enjoy, including romantic dinners for couples, unique group events, fine dining which is highly reviewed on TripAdvisor, a swing bridge leading to a hide where you can view animals, pools for you to cool off in, a gym, the Baobab spa, a lovely bar with an extensive South African and International wine list, lounges and gazebo to relax in, a cellar, bar patio, a firepit to gather around, and curio shop. Our website at idube.com will give you even more information.