Mabula Game Reserve

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Where to stay

Lodges in Mabula Game Reserve.

2 lodges across this destination, ordered by what guests pick most. Rates per person sharing, per night.

  1. Mabula Game Lodge
    01 Affordable

    Mabula Game Lodge

    Set against a backdrop of lush, green, mountainous vegetation, Mabula Game Lodge is situated in one of South Africaโ€™s premier malaria-free private game reserves. Located just two hours north of Johannesburg, this 12,000-hectare reserve is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five, as well as an abundance of bird species.

    Per person sharing, per night, from

    Rย 5ย 570

  2. Safari Plains
    Live availability
    02 Premium

    Safari Plains

    Safari Plains redefines luxury in the bush, with a magnificent highโ€“ceiling dining room, elegant lounge, impressive bar, and relaxing spa.

    Per person sharing, per night, from

    Rย 7ย 480

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The basics

Why, when, and where.

Why

Mabula Game Reserve provides an unrivalled safari experience that caters to everyone with more than 12000 hectares of pristine, malaria-free "Big Five" wilderness.

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A veritable hive of activities offering such bush experiences as horseback safaris, quad bike safaris, and guided bush walks. Keen birders will enjoy the regular birding safaris or walks, spotting such species as the Amur Falcon, Lilac-breasted Roller, and Red-crested Korhaan, while guided bush walks provide the perfect setting in which to follow animal tracks, identify plants and insects and spot some of the areaโ€™s most beautiful birdlife. For a more unique offering, experience the Hot Air Balloon activity.

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Picnic breakfasts or afternoon bush barbecues including safari drives can be arranged, as well as dam picnics and the Madjuma Experience that takes visitors into the lion section of Mabula Game Reserve at night to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, and perhaps even witness a hunt. This is a 1.5-hour drive. Learn all about the common constellations in our night sky and the myths and legends surrounding them through your Ranger.

When

Mabula Game Reserve can be visited all year around.

Where

Located just two hours' drive from Johannesburg in the Malaria free Waterberg region of the Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Photos from our guests

A traveller's view.

Every photo below was taken by a guest of ours on a recent trip to Mabula Game Reserve. No stock imagery, no marketing shots. What they saw, on their cameras.

Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!
Our guests from GB, on their very first Mabula safari, enjoyed a memorable stayโ€”complete with cheeky monkeys, a lovely lodge, and exciting wildlife encounters from lions to sleepy giraffes!

Imagery

Mabula Game Reserve, in pictures.

Recent travellers

Word from people who have just been to Mabula Game Reserve.

Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Mabula Game Reserve, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.

"Our travel agent Monica could not have been more helpful, we are very grateful for the effort she made to secure us a Safari at short notice. We are looking forward to travelling to Africa in September. Karen & Clive"
June 2026 ยท Verified on Trustpilot โ†—
"i will have to say i had a pleasant time on my trip, full of fun experiences, that is something that i can say that i can knock out of my bucket list"
June 2026 ยท France ยท Verified on Trustpilot โ†—
"Very easy to book with Safari.com. It looks as though it will be a fantastic trip."
June 2026 ยท United Kingdom ยท Verified on Trustpilot โ†—
"I had an amazing experience working with Monica H. from Safari.com while planning a very special family safari in South Africa. From the very beginning, she was incredibly patient, responsive, and knowledgeable. I initially felt overwhelmed trying to coordinate different lodges, dates, and availability during high season, but she helped me find the perfectโ€ฆ"
June 2026 ยท USA ยท with Monica Havemann ยท Verified on Trustpilot โ†—

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