What is a Safari Lodge?
A safari lodge is a tourist accommodation in southern and eastern Africa.
Tourists on wildlife safaris mainly use lodges typically located in or near national parks or game reserves.
Top Luxury Safari Lodges In South Africa
Saseka Tented Camp
The palatial suites at Saseka Tented Camp have circus-top canvas awnings. However, that’s where any reference to a tented camp ends.
The rest is a dramatic amalgamation of glass, aluminum, wood, stone, cork, reed, fabric, and light. Everywhere you look, you see Arica’s glorious sunshine, whether dappled or streaming into your suite at dawn.
Silvan Safari
In the world of luxury safaris, Sabi Sand is rated as one of the best private game reserves in the Greater Kruger National Park.
So, how about experiencing the (officially) best safari lodge in Africa’s best game reserve? Well, Silvan Safari has consistently been voted the World’s Leading Luxury Lodge since 2018 and is certainly worthy of all the praise.
Londolozi
Approaching its centenary year and with a reputation as weighty and revered as the Kruger National Park
itself, Londolozi is the godfather of luxury safaris in South Africa. This 13,000-hectare private game reserve is famous for leopards and features a diversity of habitats for incredible Big 5 and general game viewing.
andBeyond
andBeyond stands for understated elegance, class-leading luxury, and life-changing sustainable safari experiences.
With five-star lodges in Phinda, Kruger, and Sabi Sand, andBeyond does indeed go above and beyond to create life-changing, sustainable wilderness experiences.
Dulini Collection
Dulini is a trio of intimate, exciting safari lodges in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. And any one of them is an easy entrant into our top 10 luxury safari lodges in South Africa countdown.
How many nights do you need to stay on safari in South Africa?
Of course, a week or more is recommended for a more diverse experience across different parks and regions, including game drives, bush walks, and even a hot-air balloon “safari.”
Two weeks would let you combine several distinct parks and reserves in South Africa as well as its neighbors, including Greater Kruger.
How safe are South African safaris?
Philip is the author of the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa. South Africa is generally a safe country to visit, in our opinion.
All the more so if your visit is primarily an organized safari or tour. More than 10 million tourists visit South Africa every year, and most visits are trouble-free.
What is the best month to go on safaris in South Africa?
The best time to visit South Africa on safari is widely considered to be May to September. This is when the east of the country
– where the main safari parks such as Kruger National Park are located – experiencing its dry season. With less vegetation, wildlife-watching opportunities are greatly improved.