Specialists' shortlist
Luxury Safaris
About this experience
What to expect.
Africa's top-tier safari lodges and itineraries. Curated by our specialists alongside the editors who set the international benchmark for the category: Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, AFAR, Forbes and Robb Report.
How we built this list
Every lodge and itinerary on this page sits at the genuine top of African safari accommodation. We cross-check our shortlist against the editors who set the international benchmark for the category: Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List and Gold List, Travel + Leisure's World's Best, AFAR, Forbes and Robb Report. The properties that earn their place on those lists year after year are the properties we surface here.
Self-description does not count. Every safari camp in Africa says it is luxurious. The shortlist below is the small set where the editorial coverage, the brand standing and the rate all line up at the top of the bracket. Real booking volume from the past twelve months breaks the tie when two properties are otherwise similarly placed.
Specialists' shortlist
Specialists' shortlist for luxury.
Hand-picked itineraries our specialists return to for this kind of trip. Up to twenty shown. Refine the filter below to see what fits where.
Most requested
- 5 days
- 2 lodges
- All-inclusive
5-Day MalaMala and Timbavati Luxury Safari
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Honeymoon
- Photo
- 2 nights at Simbavati River Lodge in the Timbavati Reserve
- 2 nights at MalaMala Camp in the renowned MalaMala Game Reserve
- Twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with expert rangers
- Big Five tracking across two of South Africa's top private reserves
- Guided nature walks and dining under the stars in the boma
- Flights from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit and back from Skukuza included
Per person, complete package, from
R 97 870
Most requested
Special
- 5 days
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
5 Day Promotion with Malamala Camp
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Big 5
- 4 nights at MalaMala Camp in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives with expert guides and trackers
- Big Five tracking across 37,065 acres of exclusive traversing land
- Guided bush walks to learn the fauna and flora on foot
- Candlelit dinners on the safari deck overlooking the Sand River
- Round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Skukuza and road transfers included
Per person, complete package, from
R 90 420 R 116 520
Most requested
- 3 days
- South Africa
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
3-Day Mala Mala - Best Big 5 Safari in the World
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- 2 nights at 5-star MalaMala Camp in MalaMala Game Reserve
- Twice-daily game drives in open 4WD vehicles with expert rangers
- Big Five tracking across a 19-kilometre boundary with Kruger National Park
- Guided nature walk and bush coffee stops in the wilderness
- Sundowners in the bush followed by gourmet dinners under the stars
- Round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Skukuza and all transfers included
Per person, complete package, from
R 66 200
- 10 days
- Kenya, Tanzania
- 5 lodges
10-Day Best of East Africa Migration Safari
- Family
- Children by arrangement
- Luxury
- Honeymoon
- Ballooning
- 2 nights at Karen Blixen Cottages with visits to David Sheldrick Trust and Giraffe Centre
- 2 nights at Kichwa Tembo in the Masai Mara for Big Five game drives
- 2 nights at Simbavati Grumeti Camp in the Serengeti with private guide
- Full-day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, staying at Melia Ngorongoro
- Tree-climbing lions and flamingos at Lake Manyara, overnight at andBeyond Tree Lodge
- Stop at Olduvai Gorge en route between the Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Per person, complete package, from
$9,630
- 10 days
- 2 lodges
- All-inclusive
10-Day Exploring Victoria Falls, Hwange & Chobe National Park Safari
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Honeymoon
- Walking
- 3 nights at Victoria Falls Hotel, 3 at Camelthorn Lodge, 3 at Chobe Game Lodge
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls and sundowner cruise on the Zambezi
- 12-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
- Game drives and nature walks in Hwange National Park
- Game drives and Chobe River boat safaris among Africa's largest elephant herds
- All inter-country flights and road transfers included
Per person, complete package, from
$14,385
- 4 days
- South Africa
- 1 lodge
- All-inclusive
4-Day Ultra-Lux Safari at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Big 5
- 3 nights at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in the Sabi Sand
- Stay in one of just eight riverside villas with private plunge pools
- Twice-daily game drives plus guided bush walks with expert trackers
- Evening drives for nocturnal wildlife and exceptional stargazing
- All meals, selected drinks and Skukuza Airport transfers included
Per person, complete package, from
R 162 050
- 9 days
- Botswana
- 4 lodges
- All-inclusive
9-Day Desert and Delta Ultra-Lux Safari
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Honeymoon
- Photo
- 2 nights each at Camp Xakanaxa, Camp Okavango, Leroo La Tau and Chobe Game Lodge
- Game drives and boat cruise in Moremi Game Reserve
- Mokoro and motorboat safaris through the Okavango Delta
- Track zebra and wildebeest migrations along the Boteti River
- Sunset cruise on the Chobe River past large elephant herds
- All inter-camp light-aircraft flights and meals with drinks included
Per person, complete package, from
$8,385
- 11 days
- South Africa
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
11 Day Cape Town, Tswalu and Kruger
- Family
- Children by arrangement
- Luxury
- Honeymoon
- Bush & Beach
- 4 nights at Ellerman House in Cape Town with time to explore the city
- 3 nights at Tswalu Kalahari Lodge in South Africa's largest private reserve
- Track desert black rhino and habituated meerkats in the Kalahari
- Game drives on horseback and walking safaris across semi-arid grasslands
- 3 nights at Dulini Moya Lodge in Sabi Sands for Big Five game drives
- All internal light-aircraft flights and transfers included
Per person, complete package, from
R 347 880
- 4 days
- South Africa
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
4-Day Fly-In Londolozi Tree Camp Safari
- Children by arrangement
- Luxury
- Big 5
- 3 nights in a private suite at Londolozi Tree Camp
- Twice-daily game drives across 16,000 hectares with rangers and trackers
- Guided bush walks and daily group yoga at Founders Camp
- Bush breakfasts with river views and champagne deck sundowners
- Round-trip flights from Johannesburg to the Londolozi airstrip
Per person, complete package, from
R 159 190
- 7 days
- South Africa
- 2 lodges
- All-inclusive
7-Day Ultra-Lux Cape Town and Londolozi Combo
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Photo
- Big 5
- 3 nights at One&Only Cape Town with Table Mountain views
- Optional Table Mountain hike, Cape Winelands visit, or sea adventures
- 3 nights at Londolozi Varty Camp in the Sabi Sand
- Twice-daily game drives in open Land Rovers with expert rangers
- Bush walks with armed rangers and daily yoga at Founders Camp
- All internal flights from Cape Town to Londolozi to Johannesburg included
Per person, complete package, from
R 140 600
- 3 days
- Tanzania
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
3-Day Singita Faru Faru Luxury Fly-In Safari
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Big 5
- Ballooning
- 2 nights at Singita Faru Faru Lodge in the Grumeti Game Reserve
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives across the Grumeti plains
- Tennis at neighbouring Sasakwa Lodge
- Dinners and sundowners on open-air decks under the stars
- Round-trip flights from Kilimanjaro Airport to Sasakwa airstrip
Per person, complete package, from
$5,700
- 9 days
- Namibia
- 4 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
9 Day Ultra-Lux Fly-in Namibia
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Honeymoon
- Walking
- 2 nights each at Fish River Lodge, &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Shipwreck Lodge and Ongava Lodge
- Aerial views of Fish River Canyon on the safari flight in
- Stargazing through suite skylights between the red dunes of Sossusvlei
- Sundowners on deck at Shipwreck Lodge on the Skeleton Coast
- Twice-daily game activities at Ongava Lodge in Etosha West
- Private charter flights between all lodges from Windhoek
Per person, complete package, from
R 229 520
Special
- 12 days
- Kenya
- 2 lodges
- All-inclusive
12-Day Bush to Beach Luxury Safari through Kenya
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Big 5
- Ballooning
- 2 nights at Sasaab in Samburu, tracking the Samburu Special Five
- 2 nights at Solio Lodge for black and white rhino viewing
- 3 nights at Sala's Camp in the Masai Mara with bush lunches
- 3 nights at Kinondo Kwetu on Diani Beach with kite surfing and diving
- Final night at Giraffe Manor feeding resident Rothschild's giraffes
- All internal flights and airstrip transfers included
Per person, complete package, from
$16,335 $20,370
- 5 days
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
5-Day Singita Kruger Park Promotion
- Children by arrangement
- Luxury
- Big 5
- 4 nights at Singita Lebombo Lodge on the N'wanetsi River
- Twice-daily game drives in a private Kruger concession
- Big Five sightings with expert Singita guides
- Walking safaris through the Lebombo wilderness
- All meals, premium wines and spirits included
- Round-trip flights from Cape Town or Johannesburg to Skukuza
Per person, complete package, from
R 180 640
- 3 days
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
3-Day Tswalu The Motse Fly-In Safari
- Children by arrangement
- Luxury
- 2 nights at Tswalu The Motse in the Kalahari
- Private game-viewing vehicle with dedicated guide and tracker
- Habituated meerkat encounter, nature walks, horse riding and birding
- Dinner at Klein JAN with Michelin-starred chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen
- Round-trip safari flight from Johannesburg to Tswalu
Per person, complete package, from
R 141 800
- 7 days
- Botswana
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
7-Day Ultra-lux fly-In safari Okavango Delta to Vic Falls
- Family
- Children by arrangement
- Luxury
- 3 nights at Karangoma Lodge in the Okavango Delta
- Helicopter transfer from Vumbura Airstrip to the lodge
- Mokoro safari through the Delta's waterways with a bush breakfast
- 3 nights at Camp Hwange with twice-daily game drives and walking safaris
- Tracking Hwange's elephant herds with expert guides
- Finish at Victoria Falls with an optional Zambezi sunset cruise
Per person, complete package, from
$6,425
- 8 days
- Botswana
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
8-Day Fly-In Ultra-Lux Botswana Safari
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Honeymoon
- Big 5
- 2 nights at Jack's Camp, 2 at King's Pool, 3 at Sanctuary Chief's Camp
- Quad biking or Bushman walk across the Makgadikgadi Pans
- Eye-level elephant viewing from King's Pool underground hide
- Mokoro safari through the lily-laden channels of the Okavango Delta
- Game drives for lion, leopard and wild dog in the Linyanti and Delta
- All inter-camp light-aircraft flights and transfers included
Per person, complete package, from
$28,390
Special
- 8 days
- South Africa, Botswana
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
8-Day Ultra-Lux Fly-In Madikwe to Chobe Safari
- Children by arrangement
- Luxury
- Honeymoon
- Big 5
- 3 nights at Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve
- Big Five game drives across Madikwe with optional guided walking safari
- 4 nights at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge in Chobe National Park
- Twice-daily drives through the Savute region's vast elephant herds
- Private dining under the stars and spa treatments between drives
- All transfers, internal flights and Botswana park fees included
Per person, complete package, from
$14,525 $15,080
Special
- 9 days
- 2 lodges
- All-inclusive
9-Day Opulent Cape Town & Sabi Sand Safari
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Photo
- Bush & Beach
- 4 nights at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel in Cape Town
- Full-day Cape Peninsula tour with Boulders Beach penguins and Cape Point
- 4 nights at Cheetah Plains in the Sabi Sand on a fully inclusive basis
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives in private zero-emission vehicles
- Guided bush walks with expert field guides and trackers
- All internal flights and transfers between Cape Town, Hoedspruit and Johannesburg
Per person, complete package, from
R 254 750 R 304 620
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Specialists' shortlist
Specialists' shortlist of luxury lodges.
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Live availability
MalaMala Camp
MalaMala Camp is a haven of understated luxury combining warm comfort and superb service with unrivalled views of the Sand River and surrounding bushveld. The camp is an unfenced oasis in the middle of the bush.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 27 600
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 Nights and only pay for 3: Valid: 1 November 2026 - 15 December 2026
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02 Masai MaraAngama Mara
Inspired by the Swahili word meaning "suspended in mid-air," Angama Mara is a remarkable safari lodge perched high above the floor of Africa’s Great Rift Valley. Overlooking the breathtaking Maasai Mara—often regarded as one of Africa’s most beautiful game reserves—this luxurious lodge blends contemporary design with classic safari elegance, offering unforgettable wildlife encounters and world-class hospitality.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$1,850
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 3 Nights, Pay for 2 | Valid from 1 March to 31 May & 1 November to 22 December 2026
Honeymoon
4 nights for the price of 2 (2 nights complimentary); plus private vehicle, 1-hour on-property photoshoot, and Maasai blessing
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MalaMala Rattray's Camp
MalaMala Rattrays Camp is the epitome of classic style and good taste. Each luxurious, freestanding and spacious suite offers an atmosphere of lush seclusion and boasts spectacular views of the Sand River
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 42 800
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 Nights and only pay for 3: Valid: 10 January 2026 - 31 March 2026 and 1 November 2026 - 15 December 2026
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Royal Malewane
Experience the wild heart of the African bush in comfort, style and privacy at Royal Malewane’s three luxury safari lodges and private bush villas, each one embodying an exquisite vision of design and ultimate hospitality. The most qualified guiding team in Africa delivers an unrivaled wildlife experience with conservation at the centre.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 52 080 R 62 500
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Indulge in The Royal Offer: stay 6 nights and pay for just 5, available from 6 Jan 2026 to 28 February 2027 (excluding 20 December 2026 – 5 January 2027) Terms and conditions apply.
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AndBeyond Mnemba Island
Exclusive yet unpretentious, andBeyond Mnemba Island is an award-winning private beach paradise just off the northeast coast of Zanzibar, and is an ideal location for relaxation after an exhilarating safari experience in the Masai Mara.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$2,400 $3,000
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 10 nights and only pay for 8 nights. Applicable to all room types. The free nights to be applied to the last two nights. This offer may not be combined with other &Beyond offers or long stay rates.
Honeymoon
50% discount on one partner's accommodation rate for the whole stay (rate based on 1–3-night rate)
Combo
Long stay discounted rates: Stay for 6+ nights and save up to 20%: May be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to dates and seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary.
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AndBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Situated on a private concession in the magnificent Okavango Delta, Sandibe boasts exclusive traversing rights over a vast stretch of land adjacent to the wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve. Inspired by nature and celebrating its stunning setting, the lodge features the best the Delta has to offer in terms of outstanding design, outstanding wildlife viewing, and warm local hospitality.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$3,280 $4,100
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Long stay discounted rates: Stay for 6+ nights and save up to 20%: May be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary. | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
Honeymoon
50% discount on one partner's accommodation for the full stay (one partner pays full rate, the other pays 50%); based on 1–3-night rate
Combo
Fly me around Botswana - valid from 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27: Stay 7 nights at any of AndBeyond's Botswana lodges and your flights will be included. | Fly me around the Delta- valid from 11 Jan '25 - 10 Jan '26: Stay 6 nights at any of AndBeyond's Botswana lodges within the Delta and your flights to/from Maun and between the Delta lodges will be included.
Family
Kids aged 0 - 2 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults, stay FREE of charge | Kids aged 3- 5 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults, stay FREE of charge. | Kids aged 6 - 16 years, sharing with 1 or 2 adults: 1st child stay on adult rate, 2nd & 3rd child: 50% of adult rate.
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Lemala Nanyukie Lodge
Lemala Nanyukie sits in the eastern Serengeti on grassy savanna dotted with rocky kopjes and shaded by ancient acacias. Fifteen canvas-walled suites with private plunge pools look out over the endless plains, in a region known for high-density predator viewing, cheetah research history and a front-row seat on the annual wildebeest migration.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$1,480
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Lemala Osonjoi Lodge
Lemala Osonjoi Lodge sits on a forested hillside just back from the Ngorongoro Crater rim, close to the quieter Lemala Gate on the eastern side of the caldera. Twenty spacious suites, an indoor heated pool and an early-start location mean guests reach the crater floor within fifteen minutes, ahead of the crowds arriving from the western lodges.
- Luxury
- Big 5
Per person sharing, per night, from
$1,885
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay a minimum of 5+ nights and enjoy 22% discount on each night on Full Board or Game Package Basis
Honeymoon
50% Discount off each night for the Bride. 1st Night Full Board or Game Package FOC for the Groom. T&C's Apply
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Singita Boulders Lodge
This luxurious Singita Lodge is located on the banks of the Sand River in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve, offering access to 45,000 acres of pristine wilderness. Guests can enjoy close encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife, including leopards, lions, elephants, and a wide variety of bird species.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 60 470
Current offers
Combo
Book a combination of 6 nights at any Singita Sabi Sand and Singita Kruger National Park lodges, and receive 1 complimentary night. | Valid from 6 January to 14 December 2026 | Minimum stay: 3 nights in each region | Complimentary night applies to the lowest-rated night | Offer excludes Singita Castleton
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AndBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge has an almost surreal quality against the backdrop of the spectacular Namib Desert. The tranquil atmosphere of this unique landscape is a refreshing change of pace from the hustle and bustle of a busy city. With the wilderness stretching out towards the horizon every way you look, the sense of isolation from the outside world is instant and intense.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 36 750
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Long stay discounted rates: Stay for 6+ nights and save up to 15%: May be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary.
Honeymoon
50% discount on one partner's accommodation for the full stay (one partner pays full rate, the other pays 50%)
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11 Cape TownSimbavati Cederberg Ridge
Simbavati Cederberg Ridge is a luxurious wilderness lodge with 11 rooms and suites set on a 7,400-acre farm bordering the Cederberg Wilderness Reserve, two and a half hours' drive from Cape Town. Panoramic mountain views, farm-to-table dining, walking and mountain-bike trails from the door, and a romantic sleep-out option on private terraces define the stay.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 2 950
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay two nights at any Simbavati lodge and receive a 30% discount at Simbavati Trails Camp (2025-2026).
Honeymoon
One partner pays only 60% of the accommodation rate (40% discount); complimentary bottle of wine on arrival/in room
Combo
Combo offer: stay at a combination of Simbavati lodges and save on your stay (2025-2026).
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Singita Ebony Lodge
Singita Ebony Lodge is located in the oldest private game reserve in South Africa – the Sabi Sands. The Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve extends over 45 000 acres, and is part of the largest conservation area in South Africa. The reserve borders the Kruger National Park and, with no fences between them, the game moves freely between the two reserves.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 60 470
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Book a combination of 6 nights at any Singita Sabi Sand and Singita Kruger National Park lodges, and receive 1 complimentary night. | Valid from 6 January to 14 December 2026 | Minimum stay: 3 nights in each region | Complimentary night applies to the lowest-rated night | Offer excludes Singita Castleton
Combo
Book a minimum of 12 nights at any combination of Singita lodges across two regions and enjoy 2 complimentary nights. | Valid from 6 January to 14 December 2026 | Minimum 3 nights per lodge at any of the following: Singita Sabi Sand, Singita Kruger National Park, Singita Malilangwe, or Singita Serengeti| Minimum 4 nights required at Singita Volcanoes National Park | Complimentary nights apply to the lowest-rated night per region | Offer includes the Singita Private Villa Collection
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Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Singita Sasakwa Lodge is a premium 5-star lodge situated within the magnificent 350 000 acre Singita Grumeti Reserve, in Northern Tanzania.The Grumeti concession, which is managed by Singita, was created to preserve the Serengeti Mara ecosystem and protect the path of the annual wildebeest migration.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$3,525
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Book a 4-night stay at Singita Serengeti Lodge/Camp and receive 1 complimentary night as well as a private vehicle at 50% less. | Valid from 6 January to 15 May 2026 & 1 October to 14 December 2026 | Minimum stay: 4 nights | Complimentary night applies to lowest-rates night. Private vehicle subject to availability
Combo
Extend your Serengeti safari by booking 6 nights at any combination of Singita Serengeti lodges/camps and receive 1 night on us, as well as a complimentary private vehicle. | Valid: 6 January to 15 May & 1 October to 14 December 2026 | Minimum 6 nights required | The complimentary night applies to the lowest-rated night | Private vehicle subject to availability
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Wilderness Vumbura Plains
Vumbura Plains comprises of two satellite safari camps in the world-renowned Okavango Delta, Botswana. Surrounded by land and water all year round, Vumbura Plains offers guests the opportunity of experiencing the best of both worlds with a selection of land and water-based activities on offer.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$3,945
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Singita Pamushana Lodge
The spectacular Singita Pamushana Lodge is located in the private Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve. Elevated on a cliff-side, this luxury lodge offers magnificent views over the Malilangwe Dam and surrounding Zimbabwean wilderness. Built to blend into the landscape of mopane forests and ancient baobab trees, the exclusive lodge combines luxurious contemporary design and local Shangaan culture, creating a vibrant and elegant space.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$3,130
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Book 7 nights at Singita Pamushana or Malilangwe House and receive 1 night on us. • Valid: 6 January to 14 December 2026 • Minimum 7 nights required • The complimentary night applies to the lowest-rated night
Combo
Book a combination of a minimum of 12 nights at any lodge in any 2 regions and receive 2 nights on us. • Valid: 6 January to 14 December 2026 • Minimum 3 nights required per lodge in any of the following properties: Singita Sabi Sand, Singita Kruger National Park, Singita Malilangwe or Singita Serengeti • Minimum 4 nights required at Singita Volcanoes National Park • The complimentary nights will apply to the lowest-rated night per region • Includes Singita Villa Collection
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Belmond Eagle Island Lodge
Set on a private island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Belmond Eagle Island Lodge offers a sophisticated sanctuary where modern luxury meets the untamed wild, framed by shimmering, lily-covered lagoons.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$2,115 $2,540
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 Pay 3: Valid between 15 November - 15 December 2026 | Stay 5 Pay 4: Valid between 1 April–31 May & 1 October–14 November 2026 | Stay 6 Pay 5: Valid between 1 June–30 September 2026 | Subject to availability, these non-combinable offers exclude exclusive use bookings and peak festive dates from 15 December to 2 January.
Honeymoon
One spouse enjoys 50% off their stay; Private Dinner under the stars; Champagne breakfast or Champagne and Canapés sunset cruise on luxury barge (water dependent); Helicopter safaris followed by a surprise bush picnic or bush lunch (helicopter safari at additional charge); Private sundowners in the Fish Eagle Bar
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Cheetah Plains
Cheetah Plains is newly renovated lodge located within the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve which borders with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The Sabi Sands is well-known for its fantastic big cat sightings and up-close encounters with Africa's famous Big Five.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 89 370
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 nights and pay for 3, or stay 7 nights and pay for 5 at Karula and Mvula Villas. Valid for stays from 11 Jan – 28 Feb 2026, 1 Mar – 31 May 2026, 1 Sept – 19 Dec 2026, and 5 Jan – 28 Feb 2027
Family
Luxury Family Safari Kids Stay Free in Karula or Mvula Villas Book between 1 Sep 2025 – 28 Feb 2026 and children under 12 stay complimentary when sharing with parents. Valid stays: 1 Sep – 19 Dec 2025 11 Jan – 28 Feb 2026 | Validity: For new bookings in the Karula and Mvula villas.
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Jao Camp
The luxurious Jao Camp is positioned within the private Jao Concession that encompasses riverine forests and glistening floodplains. Jao Camp is a water wonderland, offering guests a classic Delta experience.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$2,870 $3,830
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 nights and only pay for 2. Valid from 1 April 2026 to 5 January 2027
Honeymoon
One spouse receives 50% off the nightly accommodation rate
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Mombo Camp
Mombo Camp sits on the northern point of Chief’s Island in the wild and watery heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Winner of numerous awards and accolades, this small and exclusive tented camp is famous not only for its apartment-sized suites but also for its superb game viewing which is said to be amongst the best in Africa.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$5,040
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Simbavati River Sands
Simbavati River Sands is a private two-suite villa on the banks of the Sohebele River in the Timbavati, part of the Greater Kruger. Taken on an exclusive-use basis for up to four guests, it pairs a waterfall pool overlooking an active waterhole with a dedicated game vehicle for twice-daily drives in big-cat country.
- Luxury
- Big 5
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 26 700
Current offers
Honeymoon
2025–2026 Honeymoon Offer available, please enquire for current terms.
Combo
Combo offers available for stays across multiple Simbavati lodges in 2025–2026.
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Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Singita Kwitonda Lodge is a serene and luxurious retreat set on the edge of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, known for its mountain gorilla sanctuary. Nestled amidst the base of the Virunga Mountains, the lodge offers an intimate experience with nature, combined with the elegance and impeccable service characteristic of the Singita brand.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$3,630
Current offers
Combo
Book a combination of a minimum of 12 nights at any lodge in any 2 regions and receive 2 nights on us. • Valid: 6 January to 14 December 2026 • Minimum 3 nights required per lodge in any of the following properties: Singita Sabi Sand, Singita Kruger National Park, Singita Malilangwe or Singita Serengeti • Minimum 4 nights required at Singita Volcanoes National Park • The complimentary nights will apply to the lowest-rated night per region • Includes Singita Villa Collection
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Singita Sweni Lodge
Singita Sweni Lodge nestled on the banks of the meandering Sweni River, in the secluded eastern reaches of the Kruger National Park. The majestic Lebombo Mountains run across this remote wilderness area which is renowned for its lion prides.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 60 470
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Book 4 nights at Singita Lebombo or Sweni Lodge and receive 1 complimentary night. | Valid from 6 January to 14 December 2026 | Minimum stay: 4 nights
Combo
Book 6 nights at any Singita Sabi Sand and Singita Kruger National Park Lodges and receive 1 complimentary night. | Valid from 6 January to 14 December 2026 | Minimum stay: 3 nights in each region | Excludes Singita Castleton
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Tswalu Kalahari
Tswalu offers a true wilderness experience on the southernmost edge of the Kalahari
- Luxury
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 46 400
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Offer 1: Stay 4 nights with 50% discount on first night| Offer 2: Stay 5 nights and pay 4 nights - first night complimentary (Applicable to the Motse, Loapi, and Tarkuni) - Validity: 1 January - 31 December 2026 | Offer 3: Stay 4 nights and pay 3 nights - first night complimentary (Applicable to the Motse, Loapi, and Tarkuni) - Validity: 1 March - 30 April 2026/ 1 October - 30 November 2026
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Wilderness Bisate Lodge
Wilderness Bisate is a sustainably luxurious rainforest-based lodge offering Africa's most thrilling wild primate experience.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$3,795
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