Specialists' shortlist
Photographic Safaris
About this experience
What to expect.
Lodges with a structured photographic programme. Curated by our specialists from properties built for serious wildlife photography.
How we built this list
The properties below are the ones our specialists return to when a guest's brief calls for serious wildlife photography. Each has built a programme around the discipline: dedicated photographic vehicles with camera mounts and bean-bag rests, sunken or underground hides for eye-level work, photographer-in-residence programmes, or guides whose own portfolios speak for themselves. Specific kit, cost and availability sit on each lodge's page.
Every safari camp in Africa says it offers great photography. Our specialists' judgement is what separates a lodge built for the work from one that simply has wildlife to point a camera at.
Specialists' shortlist
Specialists' shortlist for photographic.
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
- 7 days
- South Africa
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
7 Day Sumptuous Timbavati And Sabi Sand Safari
- Family
- Children by arrangement
- Photo
- Big 5
- 3 nights at Kings Camp in Timbavati, then 3 at Leopard Hills in Sabi Sand
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives with ranger and tracker
- Big Five viewing with chance of Timbavati's famous white lions
- Optional walking safaris with an armed ranger in both reserves
- Photography tips from Leopard Hills' competition-entered rangers
- Round-trip flights from OR Tambo and all inter-reserve transfers
Per person, complete package, from
R 148 220
Most requested
Special
- 10 days
- South Africa
- 3 lodges
- All-inclusive
10-Day Kruger to Cape Luxury Safari
- Family
- Children by arrangement
- Photo
- Big 5
- Bush & Beach
- 3 nights at Kings Camp in Timbavati, then 2 at Leopard Hills in Sabi Sand
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives with optional walking safaris
- Big Five viewing including Sabi Sand's renowned leopard sightings
- Ultimate Elephant Experience at Elephant Whispers with bush picnic
- 4 nights at Camissa House at the foot of Table Mountain
- All internal flights from Johannesburg to the bush to Cape Town
Per person, complete package, from
R 143 430 R 151 830
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
- 9 days
- South Africa
- 3 lodges
- All-inclusive
9-Day Victoria Falls, Cape Town, MalaMala Camp Ultra-Luxury Safari
- Family
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Photo
- Big 5
- 2 nights at Victoria Falls Safari Club, 3 at Victoria & Alfred Hotel, 3 at MalaMala Camp
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls and sunset cruise on the Zambezi
- Private Cape Peninsula tour to Cape Point and Boulders Beach penguins
- Full-day Winelands excursion through Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
- Big Five game drives and bush walks at MalaMala Game Reserve
- All inter-city flights and private airport transfers included
Per person, complete package, from
$8,925
- 11 days
- Botswana
- 5 lodges
- All-inclusive
11 Day Botswana Luxury Safari
- Family
- Child friendly
- Honeymoon
- Photo
- 2 nights each at Chobe Game Lodge, Savute Safari Lodge, Camp Moremi, Camp Okavango and Leroo La Tau
- Sundowner cruise on the Chobe River amongst its famous elephant herds
- Game drives in Savute's predator territory and across Moremi Game Reserve
- Boat and mokoro excursions through the Okavango Delta from Camp Okavango
- Day and night drives at Leroo La Tau tracking zebra, wildebeest and predators
- Charter flight over the Delta and all internal road, boat and air transfers included
Per person, complete package, from
$9,985
- 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
Special
- 9 days
- 2 lodges
- All-inclusive
9 Day Kruger & KwaZulu Fly-Drive Explorer
- Family
- Child friendly
- Honeymoon
- Photo
- Big 5
- 3 nights at Rhino Post Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
- Day and night open-vehicle game drives across a 170km traversing area
- 2 nights at Zimbali Lodge on the Indian Ocean coast at Ballito
- 3 nights at Phinda Zuka Lodge tracking the Big 5, cheetah and wild dog
- Rhino tracking on foot and boat cruises on the Mzinene River
- Self-drive with flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit to Durban
Per person, complete package, from
R 89 010 R 97 360
Special
- 8 days
- Kenya
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
8-Day All-Inclusive Fly-In Samburu to Masai Mara Safari
- Family
- Child friendly
- Honeymoon
- Photo
- Walking
- 4 nights at Soroi Larsens Camp in Samburu, then 3 at Soroi Luxury Migration Camp in the Mara
- Twice-daily shared game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles
- Track the Samburu Special 5: Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe
- Sundowner on a raised viewing platform above the Koitogo Hills
- Big Five game viewing on the Mara plains, with Great Migration potential July-October
- Round-trip light-aircraft flights from Wilson Airport, all transfers included
Per person, complete package, from
$6,765 $7,405
Special
- 11 days
- South Africa
- 3 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
11 Day Premier Cape Town & Kruger Safari
- Family
- Child friendly
- Honeymoon
- Photo
- Big 5
- 4 nights at One&Only Cape Town on the V&A Waterfront
- Optional add-ons: Table Mountain, Boulders Beach penguins, Cape Winelands
- 3 nights at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp in the Big Five Sabi Sand
- 3 nights at andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp in Timbavati, home of the white lions
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives and guided bush walks with armed trackers
- All internal flights and transfers between Cape Town, Skukuza and Hoedspruit
Per person, complete package, from
R 195 820 R 207 190
- 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 145 260
Special
- 8 days
- South Africa
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
8-Day Cape Town to KwaZulu Natal Fly-In Safari
- Family
- Child friendly
- Big 5
- Honeymoon
- Photo
- 3 nights at Clarendon Bantry Bay with Atlantic Ocean views
- Free days in Cape Town for Table Mountain, the Winelands or Robben Island
- 4 nights at &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal
- Guided game drives with Swarovski binoculars and armed walking safaris
- All meals, house drinks and refreshments included at Phinda
- Round-trip flights from Cape Town via Mpumalanga to Johannesburg
Per person, complete package, from
R 108 090 R 122 910
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 photographic lodges.
Hand-picked by our safari specialists, with properties that genuinely deliver on this. Up to twenty shown. Filter by destination to narrow further.
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Chobe Safari Lodge
Established in 1959 as Botswana's first safari lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge sits on the Chobe riverfront in Kasane, a 10-minute drive from the Chobe National Park entrance and Kasane International Airport. The property combines river and bush rooms, suites and a campsite with daily boat safaris, game drives and easy day trips to Victoria Falls.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$600
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Secret Season Special: stay 4 nights and pay for 3 in a Luxury Room, valid 1 December 2026 to 30 April 2027, excluding 23 December 2026 to 5 January 2027 and 26 to 30 March 2027.
Honeymoon
50% discount on accommodation for one adult; complimentary wedding gift at first camp; private dinner at any camp during stay
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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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Kings Camp
Kings Camp is nestled within the private 53,392-hectare Timbavati Game Reserve, situated to the north and west of the renowned Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands. The Timbavati Game Reserve is famous for its stunning white lions, as well as the other members of the Big Five.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 18 500
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MalaMala Sable Camp
The luxurious MalaMala-Sable Camp epitomizes the design and sensual opulence of this area's colonial history - a well-appointed and comfortable luxury camp in the Mala Mala Game Reserve.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 30 150
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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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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Tuningi Safari Lodge
Situated only four and half hours drive from Johannesburg and in the heart of one of South Africa’s most pristine reserves, Tuningi Safari Lodge offers exclusive accommodation surrounded by the 75,000 hectares of tranquil wilderness which makes up the Madikwe Game Reserve.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 10 270 R 13 700
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 Pay 3 - Valid May & June 2026/7
Last minute
Book 21 days prior to arrival and receive a 50% discount. Valid 1 January to 31 December 2026.
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07 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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Lemala Ndutu Tented Camp
Lemala Ndutu is a nine-tent mobile camp perched on the edge of a permanent marsh in the Ndutu region of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, near the southern Serengeti border. From December to March it sits ringside to the wildebeest calving season, with tens of thousands of zebra and gazelle on the short grass plains and a high concentration of big cats in pursuit.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$330
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Leroo La Tau
Leroo La Tau is a luxurious lodge nestled on the western bank of the Boteti River which derives flow from the world-renowned Okavango Delta. The eastern bank of the Boteti River forms the boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park - one of the largest salt flats in the world. The lodge's river setting affords guests an incredible safari experience with an abundance of wildlife frequently visiting the river for a drink.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$1,290
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay for 4 nights or more and receive a discounted rate with the Best of Desert & Delta Safari packages
Honeymoon
Recommended Selling Rate (per person sharing): Green USD 8,256 | Shoulder USD 11,056 | Peak USD 14,016. Green USD 6,451 | Shoulder USD 8,511 | Peak USD 10,711. Package covers 10 nights across four lodges.
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Maramba River Lodge
Maramba River Lodge sits on the Maramba River within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, just 4km from Victoria Falls. Set along an active elephant corridor, the lodge mixes chalets and luxury tents with a riverside restaurant, an extensive children's play area and a Suntracker motorboat for river safaris.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$125
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Londolozi Tree Camp
Londolozi Tree Camp nestles in a private concession of the famous Sabi Sands Game Reserve which shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 48 450
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AndBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Dramatically set into a cliff-face overlooking spectacular Leopard Rock, the unique Rock Lodge at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is an architectural fascination.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 17 850 R 22 400
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Fly me to Phinda: Stay 3 nights at Phinda Rock and get a discount to fly there & back OR return scheduled road transfers between King Shaka International Airport/Richards Bay and Phinda | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
Honeymoon
Save 50% on one partner's accommodation — one partner pays full rate, the other pays 50% of the accommodation rate for the whole stay.
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 seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary. | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
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Baobab Ridge Private Lodge
Baobab Ridge is a small, family-run lodge in the unfenced Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, sharing open boundaries with Kruger National Park. Seven private suites sleep a maximum of 16 guests, with the option of exclusive-use bookings. Game drives in open vehicles deliver Big Five sightings across one of the Greater Kruger's most productive traversing areas.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 10 840
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Kambaku River Sands
Kambaku River Sands has received international acclaim for being one of the most frequented safari lodges in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 13 120 R 17 500
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 Pay 3 - Valid: 1 -30 June 2026 and 1 - 30 November 2026
Honeymoon
50% off bride's rate (25% total discount); complimentary bottle of bubbly and private dinner included
Combo
Book 2 nights at Safari Lodge and 2 nights at River Sands and receive 10% off the River Sands rate
Bush & beach
Book a 6 night stay with 3 nights at Kambaku River Sands & 3 nights at Kambaku at Sea and receive 10% discount off the Kambaku River Sands 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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16 BotswanaMashatu Lodge
At the meeting point of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, lies one of Botswana's shining gems in the tourism landscape: Mashatu Game Reserve. Ideal for families, the accommodations feature a queen bed, an extra-large single bed, a single day bed, an en-suite bathroom with both shower and bath, a spacious seating area, and a private patio that offers intimate views of the surrounding bush.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$665 $890
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Pay 3, Stay 4 — Stay at Mashatu Lodge for three nights and get the fourth night free. Valid for all seasons excluding peak season from 1 July - 31 October 2026.
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17 BotswanaMashatu Tented Camp
Mashatu Tent Camp offers a personalized bush experience, perfect for those who want an up-close connection with nature in a more secluded setting. At night, you can hear the sounds of hyenas, leopards, and lions echoing nearby.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$510 $685
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Pay 3, Stay 4 — Stay at Mashatu Tented Camp for three nights and get the fourth night free. Valid for all seasons excluding peak season from 1 July - 31 October 2026.
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18 Masai MaraSoroi Luxury Migration Camp
Soroi Luxury Migration Camp offers a genuine safari experience, discreetly nestled in a riverine forest along the seasonal Olare Orok River, near Ol Kiombo airstrip in the heart of Maasai Mara game reserve.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$970
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 nights, only Pay for 3. Valid from 05 January to 30 June 2026 & 01 October to 19 December 2026
Honeymoon
10% discount on room booking
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Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp
The small, intimate Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp is situated within the world-renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 11 040 R 11 620
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Tomo Safari Lodge
Tomo Safari Lodge sits inside the Balule Private Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger, part of the unfenced open system that flows into Kruger National Park. The lodge offers all-inclusive stays with twice-daily game drives, Big Five sightings and views across the Umhlametsi riverbed to the distant Drakensberg Mountains.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 8 980
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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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22 KenyaSoroi Larsens Camp
Soroi Larsens Camp represents the height of luxury safari experiences in Samburu. Blending the essence of adventure with modern elegance, the boutique camp provides an unparalleled intimate encounter with the African wilderness. Whether you are in search of a peaceful retreat in nature, an exhilarating wildlife adventure, or a sustainable travel experience that benefits local communities, Soroi Larsens Camp is the ideal destination.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$860
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 nights, only Pay for 3. Valid from 05 January to 30 June 2026 & 01 October to 19 December 2026
Honeymoon
10% discount on room booking
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AndBeyond Chobe Under Canvas
&Beyond Chobe Under Canvas offers an athentic African bush adventure, in a tented camp
Per person sharing, per night, from
$685 $855
Current offers
Honeymoon
50% discount on one partner's accommodation rate for the whole stay (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 seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary.
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AndBeyond Ngala Tented Safari Camp
Ngala Game Reserve occupies a scenic spot on the border of the Kruger National Park, a 15 000 hectare range of some of the most amazing wildlife spotting opportunities anywhere in Africa. With first-class luxury facilities, a minimum impact construction, and a genuine sense of the adventure native to the Kruger, Ngala is a stunning safari getaway that is second to none.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 19 500 R 26 000
Current offers
Honeymoon
Save 50% on one partner's accommodation — one partner pays full rate, the other pays 50% of the accommodation rate for the whole stay.
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 seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary.
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AndBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve is a rich and diverse park that encompasses 28 555 hectares of protected wildlife land in KwaZulu-Natal. The reserve is positioned between the Mkuze Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (a World Heritage Site), as well as being within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 18 100
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Fly me to Phinda: Stay 3 nights at Phinda Forest and get a discount to fly there & back OR return scheduled road transfers between King Shaka International Airport/Richards Bay and Phinda | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
Honeymoon
Save 50% on one partner's accommodation (one partner pays full rate, the other pays 50% of accommodation rate for the whole stay)
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 seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary. | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
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AndBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
Phinda Zuka Safari Lodge is an exclusive-use establishment, positioned in a private wooded area of the Phinda Reserve.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 11 850 R 15 800
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 Pay 3 - Valid 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27. Stay 4 nights at andBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge and only pay for 3 nights | Fly me to Phinda: Stay 3 nights at Phinda Zuka and get a discount to fly there & back OR return scheduled road transfers between King Shaka International Airport/Richards Bay and Phinda | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27 | Terms and Conditions Apply
Honeymoon
Save 50% on one partner's accommodation (one partner pays full rate, the other pays 50% of accommodation rate for the whole stay)
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 seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary. | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
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Londolozi Founders Camp
Londolozi Founder's Camp is an elegant riverside camp that prides itself on offering luxury accommodation, exceptional service, and sumptuous cuisine.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 39 400
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Makumu Private Game Lodge
Welcome to the Home of Endless Views (Makumu means ‘endless view’ in the Xitsonga language). Makumu Private Game Lodge, located in the ‘Big Five’ Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is an intimate oasis surrounded by the harshness, unpredictability and unspoiled appeal of the African bushveld
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 15 730
Current offers
Honeymoon
Private dinner on one of the nights; romantic turndown service
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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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30 ZimbabweSomalisa Camp
Somalisa Camp is set in a private concession in the heart of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe on an ancient seasonal flood plain. In the middle of the bushveld and far from the crowds – where the golden plains stretch its expansive arms into the horizon – there is an abundance of bird species and wildlife right on the doorstep of the safari tents radiating timeless elegance.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$1,390
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Pay for 5 Nights and Receive an Additional Night for Free Pay for 10 Nights and Receive an Additional 2 Nights for Free | Travel Period: Until 19 December 2026
Honeymoon
Partner Pays 50% of the Accommodation Rate Additionally, enjoy a complimentary 30-minute couples’ massage*, private dinner setup, romantic room turndown, and sparkling wine experience. | Travel Period: Until 19 December 2026
Family
Traveling with kids? Children aged 12–15 receive 50% OFF the full adult rate. Please note that all children under 16 must share accommodation with at least one adult at all times. T's & C's Apply
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31 BotswanaTuli Safari Lodge
Tuli Safari Lodge is a 4-star retreat that features a pool nestled against massive rocks, a stargazing deck, a wildlife hide, a walking trail within the lodge grounds, and a vegetable garden that provides fresh produce for the kitchen.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$560 $750
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Pay 3, Stay 4 — Stay at Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu for three nights and get the fourth night free. Valid for all seasons excluding peak season from 1 July - 31 October 2026.
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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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33 Masai MaraJW Marriott Masai Mara
Per person sharing, per night, from
$2,600
Current offers
Honeymoon
Honeymoon room supplement of $1,200 per room per night (additional charge, not a discount)
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AndBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge
Nestled on the crest of a mountain, the contemporary Phinda Mountain Lodge offers the most spectacular views of the surrounding Zululand bushveld. Each suite opens onto a breathtaking panorama.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 14 420 R 17 750
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Fly me to Phinda: Stay 3 nights at Phinda Mountain and get a discount to fly there & back OR return scheduled road transfers between King Shaka International Airport/Richards Bay and Phinda | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27 | Terms and Conditions Apply
Honeymoon
Save 50% on one partner's accommodation — one partner pays full rate, the other pays 50% of the accommodation rate for the whole stay.
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 seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary. | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27 | Terms and Conditions Apply
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AndBeyond Phinda Homestead
Phinda Private Game Reserve is a diverse 28 555 hectare park located in KwaZulu-Natal. The reserve is positioned between the Mkuze Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline. The landscape is lush with grassy woodlands and sweeping mountain ranges. It is the home of Africa's famous Big Five.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 26 250
Current offers
Honeymoon
50% discount on one partner's accommodation for the full stay
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 seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary.
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Londolozi Varty Camp
The campfire has burned here for over 86 years making Varty Camp the symbolic heart and soul of Londolozi.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 27 950
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Makanyi Private Game Lodge
Makanyi Private Game Lodge offers a truly unique and intimate experience, set in a secluded part of the Timbavati where there are no other lodges, just a handful of private homes, and allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the bush, creating the feeling of having the entire wilderness all to yourself.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 23 250 R 31 000
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 5 Jan-31 Aug | 1 Nov–19 Dec 2026, and 10 Jan–31 Mar 2027. Standard terms apply. Excludes 1 Sept–31 Oct 2026 and 20 Dec 2026–09 Jan 2027. Not combinable with other offers.
Honeymoon
Save 50% on one of the couple's accommodation costs; bottle of South African MCC & welcome platter; private dinner; romantic turndown; complimentary 30-minute massage each
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38 NamibiaOnguma Tented Camp
Onguma Tented Camp is a luxurious and intimate safari retreat located on the Onguma Game Reserve, bordering the renowned Etosha National Park in Namibia. This elegantly designed camp is celebrated for offering an exclusive and serene wildlife experience. The camp features 7 tented suites, each beautifully styled to blend sophisticated comfort with an authentic safari atmosphere.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 14 810
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Azura Benguerra
Imagine an unspoilt island within a National Park, deserted beaches of pure white sand, sparkling turquoise seas crisscrossed by local dhows plying their trade, swaying palms, sunny days and starry nights
Per person sharing, per night, from
$955
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Luxury For Less: 2 Guests stay for the price of 1 guest - Only on stays of 7 nights or more - Valid: 25 March - 15 December 2026 | Stay 6 nights and only pay for 5 nights. Valid 6 January - 15 December 2026
Honeymoon
50% discount for one partner off rates, activities, spa treatments and champagne (excluding horse riding and fishing; diving only if both pax dive)
Family
Family Fun – children (0-16 years) sharing with parents stay free (11 Jan-15 Mar and 25 Nov-15 Dec 2026)
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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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41 EthiopiaLale’s Camp
Lale's Camp is an ultra-remote encampment of seven Meru tents under tamarind trees on the banks of the Omo River in southern Ethiopia. Co-founded by Kara guide Lale Biwa, the camp offers low-impact access to the tribal cultures of the Lower Omo Valley, including the Kara, Hamer and Mursi peoples, in a region almost untouched by tourism.
Per person sharing, per night, from
$1,290
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Last Word Kitara
The Last Word Kitara, is a 5-star luxury lodge with an exclusive location on the banks of the beautiful Klaserie River in the Greater Kruger.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 14 620 R 19 500
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3 | Valid from 1 June - 31 July 2026 OR Stay 4 nights and Last Word Kitara and receive either 2 nights at Constantia or return airport transfers from Hoedspruit Airport
Honeymoon
All meals at Kitara; two game drives daily; all soft beverages and local and premium wines, beers and spirits (excluding reserve list); in-room gin station and minibar with local wines and treats; bubbly in the room with a romantic turndown; breakfast in bed; dinner on private patio or in-room; private return transfer between Hoedspruit airport and Last Word Kitara.
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Londolozi Granite Suites
The Granite Suites are nestled in a private concession of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and is named after the impressive use of granite materials in the lodge's decor and general construction. A relaxing surrounding of subtle colors and aged, sturdy accommodation, with modern and comfortable interiors, Granite Suites is the ideal destination for a family or small group looking for an intimate African safari getaway.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 54 000
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Londolozi Pioneer Camp
Londolozi Pioneer Camp is a luxury camp with superb views of the local rivers, guests experience new levels of beauty and service at Pioneer camp.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 48 450
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Marataba Mountain Lodge
Marataba Mountain Lodge is an intimate five-room retreat perched above Waterfall Valley in the malaria-free Waterberg, within Marakele National Park. Scandinavian design meets African wilderness in a solar-powered hideaway where vast views, deep silence and a quiet, attentive team make space to genuinely disconnect.
- Luxury
- Big 5
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 14 080 R 21 120
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Book three nights and only pay for two. Valid for travel between 1 June – 31 August 2026
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Rockfig Lodge Madikwe
Perched high on a hilltop near to the Botswana border in the Madikwe Game Reserve, the small and intimate Rockfig Madikwe offers luxury accommodation with magnificent views of the African wilderness.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 12 700
Current offers
Honeymoon
Stay 5 nights, pay for 4 nights (1 night free)
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Singita Castleton
Singita Castleton is a private villa set within 45,000 acres of wilderness in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park. The villa offers exclusive game-viewing opportunities in “Big Cat Country,” with luxury amenities designed for families and groups
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 62 980
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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Thanda Safari Lodge
Thanda Safari Lodge sits on a Big Five reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal, blending Zulu cultural heritage with nine thatched bush suites. Each suite has a private plunge pool, indoor and outdoor showers, and dedicated game drives in open vehicles led by guides who share both wildlife knowledge and Zulu stories of the land.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 9 960
Current offers
Stay & Pay
Stay for 4 nights and only pay for 3 when travelling between May and August 2026. Stay for 7 nights and only pay for 5 when travelling between January and 18 December 2026.
Honeymoon
Honeymoon couples are invited to celebrate the beginning of their journey together with a romantic three-night escape, enjoying 50% off the partner rate. Valid 12 January to 18 December 2026
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andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge
Reopening in July 2026, andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge is an intimate six-suite retreat set between rare sand forest and open wetland in the 73,800-acre Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal. Guests track the Big Five across seven distinct ecosystems, follow black rhino on foot and pair safari mornings with afternoons on the Indian Ocean coast.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 22 400
Current offers
Honeymoon
50% discount on one partner's accommodation for the full stay
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