A leopard draped in a marula tree, a rhino and her calf in the long grass, lions walking the road at first light. Tell us what you're hoping for and when you can travel, and we'll choose the reserve, the season and the lodge to give you the best chance.
The classic: private reserves like the Sabi Sands and Timbavati on the edge of the Kruger, where open vehicles can follow animals off-road and night drives turn up what the day keeps hidden.
Best in the dry winter months, when the bush thins out
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, where the white rhino was brought back from the brink, and private reserves close to St Lucia. Easy to pair with the beach, whale watching or a few days of fishing.
Year round
Malaria-free Big 5 reserves near Gqeberha, a natural way to end a Garden Route road trip. Ideal for families with young children.
Year round, malaria-free
Malaria-free Big 5 within easy reach of Johannesburg, from the old volcanic crater of Pilanesberg to the wide plains of Madikwe.
Year round, malaria-free
A hot shower, a cold drink, and the fire already lit. The bush is just as good after dark.
Tell us what you'd love to see and when you can travel, and we'll find the right reserve and lodge for it. Pricing on request.