Experience the wild side of the Cape with our curated selection of game lodges. While Cape Town is famous for its beaches and mountains, world-class wildlife encounters are closer than most visitors realise – and a game lodge stay is the ultimate way to access them.
From the malaria-free reserves of the Eastern Cape and Garden Route to private conservancies within a few hours’ drive of the city, these lodges place you in the heart of the African bush without sacrificing comfort. Expect open-vehicle game drives, expert rangers, sundowner stops overlooking vast plains, and the thrill of tracking the Big Five on foot.
Accommodation ranges from ultra-luxurious suites with private plunge pools to more affordable tented camps that keep you connected to the sounds of the wild. Many lodges include all meals, drinks, and activities – so once you arrive, the only thing left to do is soak it in.
Whether you’re extending a Cape Town city break with a few nights in the bush or planning a dedicated safari experience, our listings cover every option. Each includes details on location, wildlife offerings, pricing, and what’s included.
Browse our game lodge collection and add an unforgettable chapter to your Cape Town story – one that comes with leopards, sunsets, and campfire stories.
Gondwana Game Reserve Gondwana Game Reserve provides the perfect safari break for Cape Town visitors. Located on South Africa’s popular Garden Route four hours’ drive from Cape Town or 45 mins from George Airport, the 11 000-hectare (26 000 acre),...
Mjejane River lodge Mjejane River Lodge is perched on the banks of one of the Kruger National Park’s greatest rivers – the Crocodile River – and is surrounded by tens of thousands of hectares of raw African wilderness. It is...
Shindzela Tented Safari Camp Shindzela (named after the Honey badger in the African Shangaan language) is an authentic tented Safari camp set on wooden decks under thatch (grass) roofs each with their own en-suite shower, toilet and hand basin. Shindzela...
Kurhula Wildlife Lodge Situated on the banks of the Olifants River in Balule, Parsons Nature Reserve. Balule Private Nature Reserve borders the Kruger Nation Park. Most of the fences between the Kruger Park and bordering private nature reserves have been...
Royal Madikwe he Royal Madikwe is an intimate luxury safari lodge run by a close-knit, experienced team with a dynamic workplace culture based on participation and democratic decision-making. Through an uncompromising dedication to service excellence, The Royal Madikwe offers nothing...
Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve Welcome to Cheetah Plains – we promise you an authentic safari experience with breathtaking bushveld, plentiful wildlife, comfortable safari-style accommodation, service with a smile and delicious South African home style dining. At Cheetah Plains, you’ll...
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve With the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains as a backdrop and sweeping views out over the glistening Indian Ocean below, lies Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Just 4.5 hours’ drive from Cape Town, it’s midway between Mossel Bay and...
Jock Safari Lodge Main Jock Carefully screened by lush trees and reed walls, the 12 individual thatched rooms at Jock Safari Lodge, impart a sense of aloneness and oneness with the landscape. Room Configuration All 12 rooms can sleep a...
Amakhala Bukela Game Lodge Bukela Game Lodge is a romantic and secluded safari destination tucked away into indigenous trees and bushes at the top of a hidden valley. Our tranquil Lodge and suites are the perfect setting for the intimate...
Thornybush Game Lodge Adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park, within the famous Thornybush Nature Reserve is the Collection’s largest operation, Thornybush Game Lodge. Registered by the Tourism authorities as a five star offering, this Lodge is renowned for small...
Kichaka Lodge Situated in a private game reserve in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, Kichaka is the perfect place to enjoy a Big Five safari experience in quiet luxury. Feel instantly at home – the lounge and dining areas are positioned...
Akasha Mountain Retreat Akasha Mountain Retreat offers picturesque Cape-Maroc style accommodation in a serene, private setting with spectacular panoramic views over the Langeberg & secluded Duiwenhoks Dam. Day trips within a 70km radius are tailored to clients’ fields of interest and interweave local...
Silvermist Mountain Lodge & Wine Estate is situated on the forested Southern slopes of Constantia Nek, within the Table Mountain National Park (World Heritage Site & one of the new natural wonders of the world). This 52 acre estate is...
Situated on the world renowned Route 62 between Montagu and Barrydale, Western Cape, South Africa, and near to iconic Cape Town, the 2014 nominated Design Capital of the World Welcome to the malaria-free Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, a three-hour scenic drive...
Inverdoorn Game Reserve and Iziba Safari Lodge is situated in the Ceres Karoo, just two and a half hours from Cape Town. The reserve spans across 10 000 hectares, which spreads a surprising pallet of colours in the spring. Inverdoorn was...
Aquila Private Game Reserve Aquila Private Game Reserve nestles itself in the scenic Southern Karoo Highlands. The reserve offers a luxurious alternative to conventional holiday destinations. With exquisite views of majestic mountains, bubbling rivers, valleys and kloofs, Aquila is a...
