Nambiti Game Reserve

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Sunset view over the Savannah in Nambiti private game reserve in South Africa
Sunset view over the Savannah in Nambiti private game reserve in South Africa
This was an unbelievable experience, Hippos play fighting!  I adore South Africa, and thankfully I had local knowledge.  If you want to do a safari in SA (and why wouldn't you!) please don't be scared to travel a little further afield.  Our travel agent was going to book us at a reserve in the Cape, which looked lovely, but for a 3 star lodge the prices were SO much higher than this amazing spot.  We flew from PE to Durban and stayed at 5 star Nambiti Hills for three nights, all for less money than it would have cost to drive to the one that was near us in the Cape, and only stay for 2 nights.

I would also say be careful and research your animal experiences in SA carefully.  I can't say enough about the Nambiti Reserve, it's stunning and properly wild.  Some of the reserves in the Cape split some of the animals into separate areas of the parks.  To me that's not the true safari experience.

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Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge

Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge

5 out of 5
Nambiti Plains Lodge Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal
Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Ladysmith. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Fabulous stay! Best lodge in Nambiti for sure!

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge

Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Memorial Gate, Nambiti Game Reserve Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this lodge in Ladysmith. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
This was an outstanding experience. The lodge has a stunning location perched on a cliff overlooking the river below. Our room was utterly delightful, Angelo’s cooking amazing and Pemba’s game drives literally stunning. Great , great game viewing.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2022

Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge
The Springbok Lodge

The Springbok Lodge

3 out of 5
Nambiti Private Game Reserve Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal
Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in Ladysmith. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools.
The Springbok Lodge
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La Lucia Sands

La Lucia Sands

3 out of 5
58 Marine Drive Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, a sauna, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lighthouse ...
La Lucia Sands
Breakers Resort 414

Breakers Resort 414

3 out of 5
88 Lagoon Drive Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lagoon ...
Breakers Resort 414
Durban Spa

Durban Spa

3 out of 5
57 Oliver Tambo Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Book a stay at this spa apartment in Durban. Enjoy 2 indoor pools, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban ...
7.2/10 Good! (17 reviews)
This was one of the worse places I have stayed in. I strongly recommend against it. Stay there at your own risk.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

Durban Spa
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