Top rated National reserves in South Africa

Experience the best that South Africa has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 20 places from National reserve category.

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Klaserie Drift Safari Camps
Lodge
👍👍 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...
5.00 (124 reviews)
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Robberg Nature Reserve
National reserve
Coastal & marine preserve with dunes, Stone Age relics & wildlife like dolphins & the blue duiker.
4.90 (2.8K reviews)
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Lion Sands Game Reserve
Lodge
👍👍 We stayed at Lion Sands in February 2023. 100% top notch! From our villa, our guide and tracker, our butler, the rest of the staff, the Safari vehicles…it was all outstanding! I can’t say enough good about everyone associated with our visit. Our concierge, Chanelle, took care of anything we needed p...
4.90 (235 reviews)
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Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Lodge
Low-key safari lodge on a nature reserve, offering game drives & an outdoor pool, plus a bar.
4.90 (147 reviews)
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The Outpost Lodge, in Kruger National Park
Chic rooms in a sophisticated, secluded hotel with an outdoor pool & dining, plus river views.
4.90 (120 reviews)
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Sunset Dam
National reserve
👍👍 A great viewing spot to spend some time. Close to Lower Sabie rest camp
4.80 (45 reviews)
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Mala Mala Game Reserve
Nature preserve
33,000-acre game reserve, open since 1927 and running safaris and camps to see Africa's big 5.
4.70 (486 reviews)
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Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
Private game reserve offering high-end lodging & safaris with views of leopards, lions & elephants.
4.70 (254 reviews)
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Wildehondekloof Game Reserve Oudtshoorn
Lodge
Elegant rooms & suites with river views in a lodge offering dining & a bar, plus daily game drives.
4.70 (63 reviews)
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Gourikwa Reserve
National reserve
👍👍 Very Friendly staff. Lovely place to visit. We as Garden Route Photographers had our monthly Photowalk held there.
$52/night
4.60 (319 reviews)
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Thula Thula Private Game Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Our family of 9 had an amazing experience at Thula Thula. We travelled with 3 generations from the United States. The food in the Tent camp was delicious and plentiful. Siya was our guide, and he did an outstanding job of teaching us about animals, plants, birds and the Zulu culture. We went in earl...
4.60 (177 reviews)
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Weenen Nature Reserve
National reserve
👍 What an awesome reserve! Great place to just sit back, relax and enjoy the sightings of wildlife. The are great and the the facilities well maintained.
4.60 (81 reviews)
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Pilanesberg National Park
National park
Big game reserve with more than 7000 animals & accommodation from bush camping to luxury lodges.
4.50 (9.1K reviews)
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Mabalingwe Nature Reserve
Self-catering accommodation
👍👍 I enjoyed my time here. Best place for group or family getaway. Mabalingwe offers the balance of relaxation and group activities on on reserve. Activities include tennis court, swimming pools. Archery and many other things Their chalets are clean and they offer room service daily. They have game in...
$71/night
4.50 (4.6K reviews)
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Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures.
4.50 (4.2K reviews)
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Intaka Island
National reserve
👍👍 A birders paradise! Take your camera, bring patience and walk around this beautiful man made dam in the middle of an urban area! The idea behind this is definitely education on birds and nature! It's an morning or afternoon trip. You can walk or take a boat trip! It's a really good couple of hour...
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
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Rietvlei Wetland Reserve
National reserve
👍👍 Fishing 🎣 is good , the swimming 🏊‍♀️ is cold.
4.40 (89 reviews)
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Abjaterskop Gate (quickest route via Zeerust)
National reserve
4.40 (31 reviews)
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Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary
National reserve
29-acre sanctuary offering wetlands with many bird species, plus guided tours & an exhibition hall.
4.20 (394 reviews)
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Wonderboom Gate
National reserve
👍👍 Attentive, calm, friendly & efficient. Correct protocols followed when granting people access into and out of the reserve. This gate is the entrance to a whole new type of bushland experience that South Africs has to offer. Worth the drive.
4.20 (59 reviews)
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