Nowhere else in South Africa comes near its vastness and variety of fauna and wildlife. Kruger Park. These safari parks are close enough to be within easy driving distance, making day trips possible. We do recommend trying to stay at least one night, though, to experience the African bush at night. The largest Big Five reserve within easy driving distance of Johannesburg 2 to 3 hours is the Pilanesberg National Park , a km 2 area.
At the Mankwe Dam, you can sit for hours watching as the animals — giraffe, a variety of buck, wildebeest, zebra, and more — come down to drink. Accommodation at Pilanesberg tends toward the pricey side, with many high-end, luxury lodges within the reserve. Tented Adventures Pilanesberg. If you're not keen to try and organize your trip to Pilanesberg on your own, let us do it.
We offer some great safaris to Pilanesberg. It would be remiss of us not to mention Sun City when talking about Pilanesberg. Just half an hour north of Pretoria about an hour from Johannesburg , Dinokeng Game Reserve is the closest game reserve to Johannesburg that is home to the Big Five, making it the perfect safari park if your time is extremely limited.
In September , the reserve was officially opened and, with the introduction of a herd of black rhino in , it earned itself the accolade of a Big Five reserve. Birds, Dinokeng. Dinokeng offers accommodation to suit every budget and taste: from camp and caravan sites to tented camps, self-catering chalets and all the way up to luxury lodges.
Adama Aartistic Chalets and Teepees. On our stay in Pumba, we had a seriously incredible experience — we saw a territorial male golden lion chase a male white lion over the savannah. We were within m of the action and at one point, we were racing alongside them in our jeep. A once in a lifetime moment! It also works well to add it on to the end of a Garden Route itinerary finishing in Port Elizabeth. Sabi Sands is one of the most famous private game reserves in South Africa due to its game viewing possibilities.
Neighbor to Kruger National Park, the wildlife roams freely between the two in their natural environment. Sabi Sands has a reliable source of water for the animals, so there are always animals to be spotted. Leopards, the most elusive of the Big Five are regularly spotted among the trees in Sabi Sands. The guides at the lodges are passionate and knowledgeable about the animals and how to track them. One thing that sets Sabi Sands apart is the communication that goes into trying to find the Big Five for each guest.
For example, if a ranger spots a leopard on one day, they will let the other rangers know where it was spotted, if it fed or looked hungry, and what direction it was going. There are over 20 lodges within the Sabi Sands Game Reserve making it easy to find one that fits your style and budget. Staying in the Lion Sands River Lodge provides a view of the Sabie River and the potential for hippopotamuses, water buffalo, and elephants to visit.
Leopard spotted on a Sabi Sands night safari. Samara is a Big 5 luxury private game reserve in the Eastern Cape. Only 2. All game drives include a sundowner and high tea at the Manor.
Travelling to South Africa for your honeymoon? If sleeping outside is too much for your comfort zone, Samara has two luxurious lodges on the property.
Please note that you can only take part in the Big 5 game drives and the cheetah experience if you are guests at the lodge. The rates per night include a full-board meal plan, two game drives daily and guided bush walks.
OK, not one of the big 5, but stunning none-the-less! Cheetah at Samara. There are different types of camps in Thanda Game Reserve, all owned and operated by the reserve itself. If you want something a little bit more luxurious, you can opt to book at Thanda Safari Lodge instead! Unlike in Kruger National Park, certified jeeps in Timbavati can go off-road and get as close as 6 meters away from the animals and since the low density of lodges and camps in Timbavati ensures that each section of the park is serviced by no more than camps and lodges, so there are never more than a few cars at each sighting.
While we were on our safari in Timbavati, not only did we get up close and personal with the Big Five but we also got to see lots of giraffes, zebras, impalas, and wildebeest.
As well as unique rare animals, like wild dogs, honey badgers, and a rare white lion. Formed in the s, the Timbavati Game Reserve is an unfenced privately owned wilderness area on the western boundary of Kruger National Park.
This means that animals can travel freely between the areas. We stayed at Umlani Bushcamp while visiting Timbavati, a comfortable bushcamp built from natural materials in a traditional African style. Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve is just under 2. The 10 hectare private game reserve offers luxurious Big 5 safaris for day visitors and overnight guests. All members of the Big 5 — the elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and the elusive leopard — are represented at Inverdoorn.
The wildlife is thriving and during your safari you may come across herds of eland, gemsbok and zebra, or hippos wallowing in the dam. The rhinos are a distinct highlight at Inverdoorn. The reserve is also home to a successful cheetah conservation project and has made a significant contribution to sustaining the biodiversity of the region. In Inverdoorn became a luxury Big five safari destination, after the introduction of elephants onto the reserve, accompanying the lion, rhino, African buffalo and the elusive leopard.
The cheetah rescue and rehabilitation centre was founded in and is home to a great number cheetah. Together with a profusion of wildlife which includes zebras, hippos, giraffes, wildebeest and springbok, our guests are sure to have an unforgettable safari experience. The cheetah is one of the great animals that Inverdoorn has rescued and returned to the region.
Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve is situated under 2. The Klein Karoo was once filled with the big five and other wildlife life.
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