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1. Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

Phalaborwa

Tina

AED 541 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

2. Kapama River Lodge

Hoedspruit

Julien

AED 7,130 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

3. Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

Touws River

MARK

AED 1,534 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

4. Bakubung Bush Lodge

Pilanesberg National Park

Terry

AED 1,526 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

5. Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

Pilanesberg National Park

Matthias

AED 1,471 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sep - 11 Sep

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

6. Garden Route Game Lodge

Albertinia

David

AED 1,595 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

7. aha Skukuza Safari Lodge

Mbombela

Lynn

AED 964 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sep - 5 Sep

8. 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 2,261 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

9. Nyati Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

AED 3,563 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

10. Shumba Valley Lodge Lanseria Airport

Lanseria

Kallie

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

11. AM Lodge

Hoedspruit

Alfredo

AED 3,658 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

12. Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate

Stellenbosch

Paul

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

13. Pestana Kruger Lodge

Nkomazi

Lilantha

AED 617 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

14. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Barrydale

Jose

AED 4,338 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

15. Pumba Private Game Reserve

Makhanda

Manuel

AED 2,119 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

16. Chrislin African Lodge

Addo

Gideon

AED 335 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

17. Kapama Southern Camp

Hoedspruit

AED 6,674 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

18. Mdluli Safari Lodge

Mbombela

Babatunji

AED 1,896 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sep - 3 Sep

19. Muluwa Lodge

Mbombela

Jean Francois

AED 629 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sep - 10 Sep

20. Dunkeld Country Estate

Dullstroom

Kriloshni

AED 217 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

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Top South Africa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very service oriented staff, from meeting the airport shuttle to checking in and the breakfast and checking out was great. Standard king room was everything we needed for an overnight rest before continuing on our travels."

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

8/10 Good

"Sayed at City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo Int Airport for 3 days. Booked as part of tour and cancelled flight. Location is great to airport walk through tunnel to airport restaurants and shops. Breakfast varied choice and plentiful. There are water stations on the floors, bed comfortable shower hot water, amenities include kettle, shampoo, hand soap, plenty of towels, hairdryer, refrigerator Air con was a bit touchy and really needed to be replaced. I could hear the planes but honestly not a problem Departures displayed in foyer I would stay again if I travelled to Johannesburg in the future"

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

10/10 Excellent

"An incredible experience from beginning to end. After the post-booking questionnaire on my favourite tipple, my expectations were high for the upcoming trip to Shalati. Those expectations were exceeded in the superior level of service, quality of food/drink, the room and the overall Shalati experience. The included game drives were great, knowing in advance that luck plays a significant part in what you see or don't see. My thanks and appreciation to Angel, Mzwandile and Tenashe for making the stay so memorable."

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

8/10 Good

"We stayed in one of the two‑bedroom villas. The lodging and amenities were good but not exceptional. The property certainly delivers an authentic African atmosphere, but given its 4‑star rating we expected a more luxurious experience. The food presentation and service were excellent, though the variety was limited and many dishes were unfamiliar to us, which made it harder to enjoy fully.Some amenities were missing or below expectations — no phone to reception, no TV in the room, weak Wi‑Fi, and occasional bugs indoors (perhaps understandable in the wild). On the positive side, the staff were warm and very helpful, and our safari guide, Prem, was outstanding. We especially appreciated the heated blankets after evening game drives. The wildlife viewing was memorable, though animal density is lower than in some reserves, so visitors should not expect large herds.We didn’t rent a car from the airport, but on a future visit I would — it offers more flexibility for exploring the Panorama Route or Kruger National Park, as the roads are paved, well marked, and renting saves on transfer fees. Overall, we had a good time, with highlights in the hospitality and safari experience."

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

10/10 Excellent

"Check in staff amazing.. breakfast delicious a good range .. check out excellent. My only complaint is that we were 3 in the room ..a request for extra complimentary water was not given . Also we had been allocated a room near the lift . The noise level if rooms around the lift needs to sleep in … Maybe a sign at the lift stating… silence consider other Guest"

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How much do lodges in South Africa cost?

Expect to pay between AED 217 and AED 7,130 per night for lodges in South Africa. Whatever your budget and wherever your next adventure, a terrific stay is a click away on Expedia. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Lodges in South Africa

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Cape Town

Our top choices for South Africa lodges

1. Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

2. Kapama River Lodge

3. Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

4. Bakubung Bush Lodge

5. Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

6. Garden Route Game Lodge

7. aha Skukuza Safari Lodge

8. Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve

9. Nyati Safari Lodge

10. Shumba Valley Lodge Lanseria Airport

11. AM Lodge

12. Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate

13. Pestana Kruger Lodge

14. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

15. Pumba Private Game Reserve

16. Chrislin African Lodge

17. Kapama Southern Camp

18. Mdluli Safari Lodge

19. Muluwa Lodge

20. Dunkeld Country Estate

Top South Africa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

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