5 Reasons You’ll Love South Africa

There's nothing quite like witnessing the sunrise over the mountains at Marataba Mountain Lodge, where walking through the reserve offers constant scenic delight. Originally built exclusively for trails, the lodge is now an adults-only retreat.

Guests can enjoy guided one-hour walks or, for a more challenging adventure, arrange the Bushmans Gorge walk in advance. This 3-4 hour trek takes you deep into the stunning mountain landscape.

Phinda Rock Lodge, dramatically set into a cliff face, offers 6 intimate suites seemingly suspended over a deep valley, providing breathtaking views of Phinda Private Game Reserve.

Guests can choose from various adventures, including walking safaris, sleepouts under the stars, and conservation experiences like rhino notching and pangolin tagging. Additional activities include Zulu village tours, beach trips, seasonal turtle drives, scuba safaris, and ocean safaris.

Embark on an extraordinary walking safari at Lion Sands River Lodge, part of the historic Sabi Sand Nature Reserve.

Together with the Lion Sands Kruger National Park, one of only seven private concessions, there is 12,400 hectares of pristine wilderness and sites of cultural significance, ensuring a personalised safari experience.

Walk on the wild side with expert field guides, spending one to two hours exploring the natural world. Feel the grass underfoot, touch weathered bark, and learn to spot animal tracks.

Embark on an unforgettable walking safari at Rhino Ridge Lodge. Guided by highly experienced walking guides, you’ll not only encounter the Big Five but also embark on a journey of self-discovery.

Share this adventure with your partner, family, and friends in a setting known for spectacular sunsets and expansive blue skies. This dramatic backdrop combines authentic luxury with a sophisticated touch, where light, colours, and textures blend seamlessly between indoors and outdoors. Enjoy leisure areas, rejuvenate at the spa, warm yourself by the campfire, or relax by the pool under the hot Zululand sun. Your journey into the wild has begun.

Madikwe Safari Lodge offers a unique walking safari experience, where you can encounter rare species such as Aardwolf, Brown Hyena, and Spotted Hyena together in one reserve.

In addition to the Big-5, Madikwe Game Reserve hosts healthy populations of Cheetah and Wild Dog, as well as Africa’s Secret-7, including Aardvark, African Wild Cat, Civet, Large Spotted Genet, Pangolin, Porcupine, and Serval.

Led by personal, professional guides, small groups traverse the wide-open, pristine savannahs, ensuring intimate and exclusive wildlife sightings.

Walking safaris in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve offer a unique opportunity to connect with nature in one of South Africa's oldest and most diverse protected areas.

As the ancestral home of the Zulu people and the birthplace of rhino conservation, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi boasts a rich cultural and ecological heritage. Led by expert guides, walking safaris allow visitors to explore the wilderness on foot, immersing themselves in the sights, sounds, and scents of the African bush.

From tracking white and black rhinos to encountering herds of elephants and witnessing the vibrant birdlife, every step unveils a new adventure.

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in South Africa is a premier destination for walking safaris, offering an intimate wildlife experience.

Renowned for its rich biodiversity, Timbavati is home to the iconic Big Five, including the rare white lions, as well as a host of other species.

The reserve’s vast, untamed landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for guided walking safaris, where expert guides lead you through diverse ecosystems, from open savannahs to dense woodlands.

A guided nature walk is a magical alternative to a Big Five game drive on Phinda Private Game Reserve.

Nature walks, big game viewing walks, specialist walking safaris or rhino tracking on foot are all available options. If you’ve had enough of walking then you can even E-bike through the Phinda Forest.

Nothing quite encapsulates the feeling of viewing wildlife on foot. Encounter a variety of plains game or have a well experienced guide walk you to some of the larger game such as she rhino’s.

Nestled in the North West Province, Madikwe is a malaria-free reserve with diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, wild dogs, and cheetahs.

Led by experienced guides, walking safaris provide an intimate exploration of the bushveld, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and scents of the African wilderness.

With the chance to encounter wildlife up close and appreciate the smaller details of the natural world, walking safaris in Madikwe offer a truly authentic and enriching safari experience for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike.

Located adjacent to the Kruger National Park in South Africa, the Sabi Sands Game Reserve is renowned for its high density of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros).

Led by experienced and knowledgeable guides, walking safaris provide an intimate encounter with the African bush, allowing visitors to appreciate the intricate details of the ecosystem, from tracking animal footprints to identifying bird calls.

With the chance to observe wildlife from a closer perspective and to learn about the smaller creatures often missed on traditional game drives, walking safaris in the Sabi Sands offer a truly unforgettable adventure for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.