Best places: Nature preserves in Bushbuckridge, South Africa

Sprawling reserve featuring a wide variety of flora & wildlife, including elephants & lions.

👍👍 We spent 4 days at Kapama, 2 at River Lodge and 2 at Buffalo Camp in December. We loved every second of it! Flying into Hoedspruit, we were picked up by our safari driver and we were in the game reserve within minutes. Here's my take on the different elements of our stay: 1. Safari - beyond amazing!...

Many species of native wildlife inhabit this vast conservation area with safari camps & lodges.

33,000-acre game reserve, open since 1927 and running safaris and camps to see Africa's big 5.

Riverside home of a hippopotamus rescued by humans as a baby, with feeding encounters.

👍👍 We had a great time in the Misava Lodge. The game drives were amazing. Our guide Kutsho made sure to bring us as close as possible to the big 5 and showed us many other animals and plants always having a fun way of sharing his wealth of knowledge. The morning coffee and the Sun downer drinks in the...

Private game reserve offering high-end lodging & safaris with views of leopards, lions & elephants.

Family-run safaris & lodges founded in 1926, known for leopard, elephant & buffalo sightings.

👍👍 I have been going to this special place for nearly 20 years. I love the bush and the experience that Ingwelala has to offer. The members longue along with the shop, reception and pool area have been recently redone. There is wifi for people to call , message , check up on social media and work. Wo...

👍👍 Another awesome adventure with the family. If you into nature and exploring the outdoors, this is a really nice drive to do, you can even hike or camp if you really serious 😀. Remember not to litter.

Warm suites with private pools in a rustic-chic game lodge with free safaris, dining & guided walks.

👍👍 Great for family. Everyone minds their own business... peaceful atmosphere.

Warmly furnished suites in a laid-back lodge within a nature reserve, plus 2 restaurants & a spa.

Chic suites in an upscale safari lodge with a spa, a hip bar, game drives & all-inclusive dining.

👍👍 This place is simply amazing, the history, the drive, the landscape….. everything. One of the most epic places I’ve ever been

👍👍 Kudu Private Nature Reserve is a development consisting of 125 stands most of which have been developed and are largely used as holiday homes although there are a few permanent residents. The reserve is 5,500 hectares in size with most of it set aside as wilderness. It encompasses a wetlands area a...

Private game reserve where it is possible to see lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards & buffalo.

👍 Special venue. Productive waters and beautiful scenery. Friendly staff and great accommodation. Short and long hikes. Plenty bird life. Pack for warm and cold. "If you can't celebrate your catch make sure you celebrate the moment"

👍 Have visited this place many times, and it gets better and better. We will definitely be back. Great spot for fishing too, with Bass, Carp and Car fish. The hikes are very good, saw alot of game, it was great to see the place being cleaned up and built up. Only complaints are that there is over cr...

Down-to-earth suites and cottages for up to 8, with river views from the deck and 2 pools.