As you travel into the cool of the forest country, deeper and higher, far into the mountains you will find Cybele Forest Lodge and Health Spa.

Three hundred acres of african paradise, living forest, mountains and meadows. In the centre, the lodge is a charming old farmhouse with a wide verandah where you can sip sundowners whilst looking out over the magnificent gardens. Let the world slip away as you watch the monkeys cavorting in the giant turpentine trees. Take in the cool violet of the jacaranda, the shocking pink of the tibouchina and the scarlet umbrella of the african flame tree. Wander down to the large secluded heated swimming pool with its comfortable sun beds. Here you can relax and listen to the creaking of the bluegum trees in the forest breeze and breathe in the heady aromas of frangipani, gardenia and buddleia.

In striking contrast to the vivid colours and lush greenery of the garden, the interior of the lodge is warm and inviting. Furnished throughout with antiques, original art and exquisite fabrics, the main house is a most relaxing place to read a book or to browse through one of the many current magazines from all over the world. Daydream on the verandah, or visit the bar to enjoy a drink or a special cocktail before sampling the lodge's legendary cuisine.

Blue Mountain Lodge is an experience of Luxury, Nature and Fantasy carefully blended into one.

Set on 200 hectares of indigenous bush, forestry and farmland, the ochre-washed Lodge with its deep-set pillared verandas and whirring white fans, is an "Out of Africa" story come true.

Walkersons, with its stone and thatch buildings and 1500-acre Highland Estate offers a Royal experience if you are seeking something truly special. The main lodge exudes atmosphere and warmth. All bedrooms are very private with lake views and afford the guest every comfort – fireside armchairs, a well stocked private mini bar and television. Excellent cuisine and handpicked wines are a speciality of the house and friendly and attentive staff compliments fine dining. Indulge in gentle country pursuits, the estate offers beautiful forest and river walks, as well as walking trails into the nature reserve where indigenous game abides in a mountain wilderness renowned for its birdlife and prolific flowers. Visit the Raptor Rehabilitation Centre.

For the fly fisherman, the lodge offers fly-fishing for rainbow trout in several kilometres of private river or one of the many lakes. A full selection of fly-fishing tackle and accessories is available to guests at a nominal charge. Enjoy breathtaking walks from the Lodge to the mountain top extending 2 180 meters and climbing 250 meters in elevation, rich with fauna and flora you'll love every step.

Walkersons boasts excellent conference facilities and a charming 30-seat wedding chapel. Only 2 ½ hours from Johannesburg International Airport, en route to the Kruger National Park, on the outskirts of the trout-fishing village of Dullstroom. Wine Magazine Top 100 Restaurants. Dinner’s Club International 2001 Platinum Wine Award. Newly tarred 1000m airstrip.

Londolozi Private Game Reserve is a 14 000-hectare (34 580 acres) exclusive safari destination situated in the heart of the famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve on the western border of the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Meaning “protector of all living things” in Zulu, Londolozi is renowned for its progressive ecotourism practices, and is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in Africa.

Managed and operated by CC Africa, Londolozi was established as a family bush camp in 1926 by the Varty and Taylor families whose friendship and collaboration continues today. Londolozi has earned an international reputation for its unmatched African wildlife experience, personalised service, superb safari accommodation and excellent relationships with its neighbouring communities – commended as such by Nelson Mandela, who visited the Reserve shortly after his release from prison.

Taste the spoils of Africa - in the peace and tranquility of the unspoilt South African bushveld.

Set in the heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve that borders the sprawling Kruger National Park in South Africa's Mpumalanga province, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve awaits as your ultimate destination for a Big Five safari in South Africa.

Because Ulusaba is privately owned, you'll be able to enjoy over 10 000 acres of unspoilt, game-rich bush in near solitude. Experienced trackers and game rangers will accompany you on game drives in open land rovers, tracking the Big Five and sharing with you their vast knowledge of the surrounding wildlife.

As a private game reserve, our emphasis is on exceptional personal service. Both of our luxury safari lodges cater for small groups, so your safari in South Africa is guaranteed to be exclusive and private. What's more, our attentive staff and superb facilities will ensure that being in the middle of the African bush does not need to mean foregoing creature comforts. You'll have the unique sights, sounds and smells of Africa on your doorstep - while still enjoying the kind of style and luxury you'd expect from a five star boutique hotel.

Enjoy the privacy of your suite and salute the timelessness of Africa over a drink or snack from your fully stocked mini bar. Or savour the day, either in your hammock or pool lounger outside, whilst listening to the tranquil sound of the surrounding bushveld. Aspects of nature have been incorporated into your suite, to provide the ultimate in luxury while experiencing Africa at its best.

Once a private bush retreat, Castleton Camp has opened its doors for the exclusive use of families and small groups of up to twelve guests. Set in the Singita Private Game Reserve in the game rich Sabi Sand Reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park, the classic stone lodge with its expansive verandah and the surrounding cottages are luxuriously appointed in a comfortable colonial style.

Inside the heart of nature, within the Sabi Sand Reserve, something enchanting lies in wait - Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, home to three of the most acclaimed 5-Star lodges, setting world-class standards in luxury accommodation, service, cuisine, special facilities and exceptional wildlife encounters.

The Sabi Sabi philosophy of 'yesterday, today and tomorrow' stems from over 100 years of safari experience; a history richly woven into the atmosphere of each private game lodge. South Africa and its warm hospitality echo through the style of every one.

Selati Camp reflects yesterday's colonial era, a time when Late 19th Century construction began on the Selati Railway Line linking the western goldfields to the continent's East coast. Eight lantern-lit suites mirror this turn-of-the-century pioneer magic.

Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodges bask in the serene and distinctive unmasked beauty of the lowveld African bush. Closeted within the folds of the exclusive Sabi Sand Game Reserve and forming part of the Kruger National Park in the North East of the country, Chitwa Chitwa is a secluded portal to viewing some of the continent's richest and most diverse wildlife.

Luxury, privacy and innate warmth are all integral pleasures of the remarkable experience that is Chitwa Chitwa, creating affectionate memories that will linger with you long after you leave the Lodges' gracious company.

IDUBE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE is situated in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, in the heart of South Africa's premier wildlife conservation area. This exciting Reserve provides a haven where the best of African animals and birds are free to live as Nature intended. You are invited to share their world and ours.

Head for the captivating bush kaleidoscope of Idube, a world of adventure and discovery set deep in the wild heartland of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the world renowned Greater Kruger Park. An exclusive family owned lodge, Idube is dedicated to giving guests a genuine bush experience.

Lukimbi Safari Lodge is a stunning luxury lodge situated in the easily accessible southern portion of the Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Taking guided walks or game drives on our private roads, or just relaxing in the magnificent lodge, it all happens on over 37 000 acres (15 000 hectares) of exclusive use prime game and wilderness area.

Poised over one of Africa's most dramatic landscapes in the Kruger National Park's glorious south-east, Lebombo Lodge is set against a country that is abundant in water, antelope and big cats, with colours that shift with the changing seasons. Lebombo was created as a transient witness to the land, constructed of steel, glass and wood in reverence to the African expanse before it.

In the dappled shade low on the banks of the Sweni River, Sweni Lodge shares the quiet spaces and secrets of an African waterway. Like Lebombo Lodge, Sweni stands only in temporary appreciation of this magnificent place. With a style that is distinctly African, Sweni unites earthenware pots and ethnic artworks with contemporary pieces, against a dark palette lifted with flashes of lime, avocado and kiwi.

Named after Colonel Stephenson Hamilton, who was instrumental in establishing the world famous Kruger National Park, Hamilton's Tented Camp reflects a safari adventure of the early twentieth century, where grace and style were the epitome luxurious living.

An earthy, traditional Tsonga styled lodge, Hoyo Hoyo offers luxury in six beautifully furnished huts. The combination of the bush, traditional cuisine, the warmth of the accommodation together with the opportunity to witness the lifestyle and culture of the Shangaan people, ensure an unforgettable safari experience.

These two exceptional, privately owned lodges - run by Jan and Jaci, together with an outstanding team - will exceed all your safari expectations.

Situated in the MALARIA FREE Madikwe Game Reserve boasting 75,000 hectares of BIG FIVE 'territory.' You can also expect to see Wild Dog, both Black and White Rhino, extensive plains game, including Sable, Gemsbok, Springbok and Giraffe, as well as over 340 species of birds.

At the edge of the Marico River and under a grove of Tamboti and Marula trees alike, you will find yourself enchanted by a world of intrigue and majestic beauty. MADIKWE HILLS is where the plains still team with game and the acacia savannah symbolizes a paragon of beauty. BLACK RHINO roam freely amongst the BIG 5 – Giraffe gallop across the plains at sunset and zebra call out to one another in the early hours of the morning, after enduring a night of the “savage beast” upon the plains – LION.

Traversing over 75,000 hectares of true, untamed Africa and set in magnificent koppies amongst boulders, MADIKWE HILLS gently ebbs to the pulse of Africa’s drumbeat – The luxurious suites are ingeniously placed amongst the boulders. The unusual, yet subtle décor integrates natural elements with colours highlighting Africa’s ambiance.

A member of The Leading Independent Hotels of Southern Africa - situated in the world renowned 165, 000 acre malaria-free Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve.

The private and exclusive, Tuningi Safari Lodge offers both local and international guests a superior product enhanced by an impressive Big 5 safari experience.

Tuningi is one of the very few 5-star lodges in South Africa that welcomes children and in by doing so, avails them of the wonders of nature, wildlife and our delicate eco-system.

The design brief, for the exclusive bush villas, was to create space by blending interiors with the bush through utilising retractable doors and windows wherever possible.

The theme of the décor is ‘Colonial African chic’ and the main thatched lodge offers a sumptuous lounge, a spacious dining room and a well-stocked bar with an impressive rim flow pool that overlooks a watering hole, all interlinked by a sweeping wooden deck that leads to the boma area.

As night sets in, lanterns and candles are lit and the mood goes from bush to baroque. Guests return from their game drive to be presented with a bush extravaganza dinner, prepared by Tuningi’s Executive Chef, in the boma with a blazing log fire to keep them warm.

Tuningi’s game rangers are of course highly qualified but more than this they have a skill for making guests feel passionate about the environment and wildlife while offering a unique opportunity for those willing to be educated on many aspects of wildlife and bush etiquette either on foot, for those brave enough, or in 4x4 open air vehicles. Lion, elephant, buffalo, white and black rhino, leopard and the rare and endangered wild dog are only some of the unique sightings to experience during your stay.

Situated in the heart of the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve just four hours drive from Johannesburg, Madikwe River Lodge is the perfect venue for both groups and private guests. Surrounded by 75 000 hectares of African sand veld, this luxury lodge is ideally positioned on the Groot Marico River, and is home to the Big Five, wild dog, cheetah and vast open spaces.

Clifftop Lodge is an exquisite five-star bushveld hideaway, a unique resort, where service is understood and luxury is elegantly understated.

The setting is breathtaking and provides a beautiful, african backdrop for a world of easygoing elegance.

At Akeru, you will find a refuge - a place of exquisite beauty and peace set amidst several thousand hectares of pristine Timbavati Wilderness, which is part of the greater Kruger Park Ecosystem. You will return restored and rejuvenated - having absorbed the magical energy and spiritual presence inherent to the bush - a natural "tonic" that everyone should experience on a regular basis. Akeru is situated in the Timbavati Game Reserve in the Northern Province, South Africa. For millions of years, the Timbavati has remained untouched, retaining its wild rugged character and is home to all of Africa's big game. It is also the spiritual home of the White Lion, that has been called…...Akeru.

Kings Camp is situated in the northeastern corner of the Timbavati private nature reserve and has been in operation as a game lodge since 1995. Our commitment to our guests is to freely share in the experience in a manner that is both enlightening and relaxing.

We are further dedicated to a gracious style of hospitality from a bygone era, combined with a flexibility that puts the comfort and requests of our guests first. But above all, we will do this in a manner that will never compromise our environment, instead it will materially benefit our surrounding community culturally, environmentally and economically.

Motswari (meaning 'To conserve and protect') prides itself on offering guests a unique and genuine bush experience. We believe that the bush is a humble place where one should have a chance to unwind from modern stresses and rejuvenate the soul. As such, an informal atmosphere prevails where news headlines are replaced by sighting comparisons and rush hour by miles of open veld. Our staff are all passionate about their way of life and guests will be made to feel a part of this, be it around the camp-fire or sipping sun-downers at a sun-stained waterhole.

Meaning ‘lion’ in Shangaan, Ngala was the first private safari reserve to be incorporated in the world-famous Kruger National Park – the largest wildlife sanctuary in South Africa. With exclusive traversing rights over 14 700 hectares (36 323 acres) of Kruger's game-rich wilderness, Ngala offers an extraordinary African wildlife safari experience.

Guests may enjoy exhilarating four-day, three-night Walking Safaris tracking rhino, elephant bulls and buffalo herds on foot during exciting morning walks and viewing nocturnal predators on informative night game-drives. Led by specialist rangers, safety is the highest priority. Accommodation is in four spacious safari tents with en suite facilities.

Owned by CC Africa, Ngala is of one of Africa's most innovative conservation partnership agreements – jointly signed in April 1992 by the WWF-SA (World Wildlife Fund – South Africa), South African National Parks and CC Africa. Under this partnership, an annual lease, traversing fees and a percentage of Ngala’s profits are paid to the National Parks Trust. As a reliable ecotourism destination, Ngala makes a significant contribution to ongoing community empowerment operations and conservation development.