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1. Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

Phalaborwa

Tina

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

2. Bakubung Bush Lodge

Pilanesberg National Park

Vajira

AED 1,587 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sep - 19 Sep

3. Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

Pilanesberg National Park

Matthias

AED 1,513 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sep - 17 Sep

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

4. Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Touws River

MARK

AED 1,550 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

5. aha Skukuza Safari Lodge

Mbombela

Amanda

AED 986 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

6. Kapama River Lodge

Hoedspruit

Julien

AED 5,961 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

7. Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve

Paterson

"Bukela is a beautiful stay, facilities are great, friendly staff and our ranger (Sim) was very knowledgeable. Foodwise is really below average, just not good especially for a 5* resort. It felt like diner was prepared during the day and heated up in the evening, just not fresh. Breakfast was really poor. Only meal that was good was the lunch. No snacks during the day. Due to this matter i will not likely to visit Bukela again nor reconmend to anyone which is regretful as the staff and facilities...

Mingyuet

AED 2,702 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

8. Banhoek Lodge

Stellenbosch

Nicole

AED 1,360 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sep - 23 Sep

9. Neighbourgood Franschhoek

Franschhoek

Malcolm

AED 298 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sep - 23 Sep

Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

10. Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate

Stellenbosch

Paul

AED 649 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sep - 20 Sep

Dwyka Tented Lodge 1 | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

11. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Barrydale

Tate

AED 4,465 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

12. Pumba Private Game Reserve

Makhanda

Manuel

AED 3,512 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Luxury Studio | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

13. La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa

Broederstroom

Princess

AED 559 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

14. Garden Route Game Lodge

Albertinia

David

AED 1,593 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

15. Lush Private Game Lodge

Pilanesberg National Park

Bianca

AED 3,333 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

16. Nkambeni Safari Camp

Mbombela

Werner

AED 714 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sep - 25 Sep

17. Nyati Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

AED 3,459 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

18. AM Lodge

Hoedspruit

Alfredo

AED 3,631 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sep - 17 Sep

19. Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa

Stellenbosch

AED 6,921 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sep - 17 Sep

20. Dunkeld Country Estate

Dullstroom

Kriloshni

AED 217 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

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Top South Africa Hotel Reviews

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable beds. Convenient shuttle. Great restaurant"

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The staff at Hotel Verde are all extremely friendly and efficient. The shuttle service from the airport was a blessing after a long overnight flight. Restaurant food was very reasonably priced (for someone from the UK). The food was also very well cooked and in healthy portions. The bed was super comfortable and the gardens are beautiful and a joy to walk around. There was nothing I disliked about the hotel and would highly recommends as an overnight transit hotel."

ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn on the Square

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing staff, especially Ndiphiwe Emihle Siyazi! She was incredibly sweet, warm, and welcoming. She made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived and was so helpful throughout our visit. Her kindness and excellent service truly stood out and made our experience even more enjoyable. Thank you, Ndiphiwe, for making us feel so welcome!"

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"I've stayed at The Taj many times, this time was a different purpose as I had a medical procedure to undergo. I wanted to know I could recuperate afterwards in a hotel where I would have a spotless clean and quiet room, plenty of space, great amenities, full blackout curtains, comfortable bed, choice of pillows, and having great staff on hand to take care of whatever I would need in my stay. Knowing I would not really leave my room for a few days I need a great room. All of this I got, and great in-room dining. I was able to enjoy the J-Wellness spa before I had my procedure which was great for being relaxed and ready for that. As ever The Taj and the wonderful staff who work there really excelled at making it a great experience. I will be back soon."

Kruger Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is unique one of a kind as you walk in it starts to resemble a treehouse as you unknowingly become suspended above the ground. The staff were helpful, helping you organize safaris, any other activities or trips you were thinking of. All the staff were always free for a chat and you could ask any questions, they were all very knowledgeable. The room was clean and well appointed they were serviced daily and in my experience the standard would be rated 5star. Booking a Safari is easy, advisable to contact the hotel via e mail well before you leave as places fill up fast. The Safari is a once in a lifetime experience you will never forget. The guides are excellent in a way that you have to experience to understand just how good they are, they see things you just would never have seen, they speak with each other all day so are updated on the latest happenings and they get you there before it’s gone. The hotel lap pool sits with a view across the river into the game reserve. Whilst I was there I saw Elephants, Hippos, Crocodile, Buffaloes and more right below the pool. There is opportunity to dine on the deck or in one of the viewing rooms. The main restaurant is a delight, they cater for everyone and if you can’t find anything you fancy I’d be shocked, shout out to the pastry chefs the deserts are fantastic. Would I go again, yes in a heartbeat, both my wife and I consider the best lifetime experience we have had and we’re not young."

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How much do lodges in South Africa cost?

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Lodges in South Africa

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Top Cities in South Africa

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Our top choices for South Africa lodges

1. Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

2. Bakubung Bush Lodge

3. Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

4. Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

5. aha Skukuza Safari Lodge

6. Kapama River Lodge

7. Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve

8. Banhoek Lodge

9. Neighbourgood Franschhoek

10. Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate

11. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

12. Pumba Private Game Reserve

13. La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa

14. Garden Route Game Lodge

15. Lush Private Game Lodge

16. Nkambeni Safari Camp

17. Nyati Safari Lodge

18. AM Lodge

19. Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa

20. Dunkeld Country Estate

Top South Africa Hotel Reviews

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

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