A luxurious safari lodge situated on the 75,000-hectare Madikwe Game Reserve on the edge of the Kalahari. CHARACTER | Safari lodge ROOMS | 8 FEATURES | Swimming pool overlooking the river; two family-friendly suites; game drives; specialized kids’ safaris; gym; meals served under the stars. LOCATION | Madikwe Reserve TRANSFER TIME | Jo’burg 1hr by air

A pair of intimate, home-from-home safari lodges set in the beautiful Waterberg region. Ant’s Nest is normally booked on an exclusive basis and is ideal for families or groups of friends. CHARACTER | Safari lodges ROOMS | 6 + 6 FEATURES | Beautiful scenery of the Waterberg plateau; horseback safaris; bush walks; game drives; mountain biking, elephant riding; swimming pools; massages. LOCATION | Waterberg TRANSFER TIME | Jo’burg 3hrs drive

A coastal retreat set on a 1,700-hectare private reserve overlooking Walker Bay, near Hermanus. CHARACTER | Seaside nature lodge ROOMS | 27 FEATURES | Private reserve; sea views; swimming pool; beaches; guided nature trails; horse riding; whale-watching; tailor-made children’s activities; gourmet res LOCATION | Cape coast TRANSFER TIME | Cape Town 2hrs

A stylish country hotel set on a 700-hectare estate near Plettenberg Bay, on South Africa’s famous ‘Garden Route’. CHARACTER | Luxury country hotel ROOMS | 12 FEATURES | Spa; tennis; swimming pool; horse riding; quad biking; polo matches in season. Nearby: beaches, dolphin & whale watching, surfing, scuba diving, golf. LOCATION | Spa; tennis; swimming pool; horse riding; quad bik TRANSFER TIME | 1hr 30mins by car fr

A small, exclusive use safari camp next to the Garonga Safari Camp, ideal for families or groups of friends. CHARACTER | Private bush camp ROOMS | 4 FEATURES | Little Garonga comes with its own host, chef and guide; private vehicle for game drives; private swimming pool with barbeque area; massage service. LOCATION | Makalali Conservancy TRANSFER TIME | Jo’burg 1hr

Ulusaba comprises two luxurious camps – the Rock Lodge and the Safari Lodge – set on a private concession in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. CHARACTER | Safari lodges ROOMS | 8 + 10 FEATURES | Exclusive access to 10,000-acre game reserve; swimming pools; spa treatments; gym; tennis; game drives & walks; kids club at Rock Lodge. LOCATION | Exclusive access to 10,000-acre game reserve; swim TRANSFER TIME | Jo’burg 1hr 20mins b

A family-friendly safari lodge set in the Kalahari desert on South Africa’s largest private reserve. CHARACTER | Safari lodge ROOMS | 15 FEATURES | Beautiful scenery; good family accommodation; swimming pool; game drives; horse riding; hot-air ballooning; meerkat watching; baby-sitting. LOCATION | Northern Cape TRANSFER TIME | Jo’burg 2hrs by air