Cabins and Lodges in Northern South Africa

Witput Country Lodge

• Peaceful farm site on the edge of the scenic Karoo
• A 15-minute drive from Hopetown, and an hour from Kimberley
• Gazella Game Reserve and Mokala National Park within 40 minutes’ drive

Pafuri Rivercamp

• Secluded bush camp on the banks of the Mutale River
• A 15-minute drive from Kruger National Park
• Fishing, tubing and birding walks from site; bar, restaurant and pool

Amanzimlotzi Riverside Bush Camp

• Small family-run bushveld site on the banks of the Klaserie river
• Kruger National Park tours available on site
• Plunge pool, kitchen and covered eating lapa

Modimolle Holiday Resort

• Family holiday park in shady bushveld near Modimolle in Limpopo
• Half an hour’s drive to Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm and game reserves
• Shared barbecue, swimming pools, sports courts and kids’ entertainment

Bateleur Nature Reserve

• Peaceful resort in a large nature reserve half an hour from Modimolle
• Spot giraffes, zebra, wildebeest and other wildlife in the park
• Hiking trails and swimming pool on site

Thabaphaswa Mountain Sanctuary

• Small site with pool and mountain views in Witvinger Nature Reserve
• Adventure camping within 50 minutes' drive of Polokwane Game Reserve
• Half an hour from hikes and biking trails in Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve

Shangrila Innibos Country Lodge

• Peaceful family place in Hartbeespoort, 15 minutes’ drive from the dam
• Elephant, monkey and lion animal parks all within half an hour’s walk
• Heated outdoor pool, restaurant, spa and playground all on site

Khululeka Bushveld Guest Farm

• Stay on a small game farm, meet the animals of the Bushveld
• An hour’s drive from Pilansberg Nature Reserve for game and safaris
• Top spot for stargazing and spectacular sunsets

Loch Maree Guest Farm and Field Camp

• Unfenced farm site with swimming pool and views of the Kalahari Desert
• Just over an hour's drive from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
• Private reserve with lookout point, 4x4 trail and sunset game drives

Red Sands Country Lodge

• Peaceful Kalahari site just off Highway 14, 10 minutes from Kuruman
• Game drives, mountain bike routes and hikes in a large private reserve
• Restaurant, bar, swimming pool and private braai facilities

Ngata Safari Lodge

• Smart, easily accessed resort 25 minutes' drive from Hammanskraal
• Next to the Dinokeng Game Reserve for game drives and balloon flights
• Smart restaurant on site with breakfasts and home-smoked meats

River Cottages Caravan and Camping

• Peaceful spot on the banks of the Vaal River with fishing and canoeing
• Parys half an hour’s walk; Johannesburg one hour and 20 minutes’ drive
• Three swimming pools; barbecues and lapas; cafés and shops in Parys

Drostdy Overnight Rooms and Caravan Park

• Family-friendly site less than 10 minutes' drive from Potchefstroom
• A 30-minute drive from a wildlife reserve and 90 minutes from Jo'berg
• Haven for cyclists, trekkers and explorers

Country Park Caravan and Camping

• Countryside setting on the outskirts of Johannesburg
• Half an hour from Cradle of Humankind and several game reserves
• Outdoor pool, play area, indigenous garden and small-game viewing

Thaba Monate Game Lodge

Buyskop Lodge

• Stays on a private game reserve in the foothills of the Waterberg
• A five-minute drive from Bela-Bela, and 70 minutes from Pretoria
• Restaurant, braai facilities, game watching, biking trails and a spa

Mbizi Game Lodge and Spa

• Smart bush resort 20 minutes' drive from Bela-Bela
• A 15-minute drive from activities and spa days at Warmbaths resort
• Indoor and outdoor pools, miniature golf, spa, bars and restaurant

Mutale Drift Pafuri Gate

• Quiet off-grid rural cabin just outside the village of Bende Mutale
• A 10-minute drive from the Pafuri Gate into Kruger National Park
• Covered deck area with braai overlooking the Mutale river

Mmabolela

• Camping pitches by the Limpopo River on a private Swartwater reserve
• Mountain biking, horse riding and four-wheel drive safaris from site
• Communal camping kitchen and firepit, plunge pool and star gazing

Rivier-Oord Vaalwater

• On the banks of the Magol River: fish for carp, perch and barbel
• Vaalwater setting for stays and overnights on the way to Botswana
• Playground, braai facilities, bar, large lawns and a tractor museum