Big 5 Nambiti Private Game Reserve Travel Guide

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This was an unbelievable experience, Hippos play fighting! I adore South Africa, and thankfully I had local knowledge. If you want to do a safari in SA (and why wouldn't you!) please don't be scared to travel a little further afield. Our travel agent was going to book us at a reserve in the Cape, which looked lovely, but for a 3 star lodge the prices were SO much higher than this amazing spot. We flew from PE to Durban and stayed at 5 star Nambiti Hills for three nights, all for less money than it would have cost to drive to the one that was near us in the Cape, and only stay for 2 nights.

I would also say be careful and research your animal experiences in SA carefully. I can't say enough about the Nambiti Reserve, it's stunning and properly wild. Some of the reserves in the Cape split some of the animals into separate areas of the parks. To me that's not the true safari experience.

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Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge

Nambiti Plains Lodge Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal

Stay at this luxury lodge in Ladysmith. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)

Fabulous stay! Best lodge in Nambiti for sure!

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge

Memorial Gate, Nambiti Game Reserve Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal

Stay at this lodge in Ladysmith. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service.

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

This was an outstanding experience. The lodge has a stunning location perched on a cliff overlooking the river below. Our room was utterly delightful, Angelo’s cooking amazing and Pemba’s game drives literally stunning. Great , great game viewing.

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2022

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The Springbok Lodge

Nambiti Private Game Reserve Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal

Stay at this family-friendly lodge in Ladysmith. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools.

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La Lucia Sands

58 Marine Drive Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal

Stay at this beach aparthotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, a sauna and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lighthouse ...

Breakers Resort 414

88 Lagoon Drive Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal

Stay at this beach aparthotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature ...

Durban Spa

57 Oliver Tambo Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal

Stay at this 3-star spa apartment in Durban. Enjoy 2 indoor pools, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban ...

7.2/10 Good! (17 reviews)

This was one of the worse places I have stayed in. I strongly recommend against it. Stay there at your own risk.

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

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