Bush lodge

Bordering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Maswa Game Reserve is a small private concession called Mwiba. And there, tucked among the giant boulders and ancient trees overlooking a rocky gorge on the Arugusinyai River, is Mwiba Lodge. This is top-end luxury in the wildest of settings. The acacia- and coral tree-studded landscape is fed by more than 30 freshwater springs, drawing wildlife from near and far, including the elusive Mwiba leopard. Each game drive is full of surprises. If…

Beautifully designed and romantic, Lion Sands is a collection of four distinct lodges located in an award-winning Private Game Reserve and managed with a passion instilled by a family history reaching as far back as 1933. #southafricalodges #southafricaluxurylodge #krugernationalparklodges #krugernationalparksouthafricalodges #krugersafarilodges #bestplacestostayinkrugernationalpark #krugernationalparklodgesluxuryhotels #krugernationalparklodgessafari #luxurysafarilodge #luxurytravelafrica

Editor-in-Chief Sumien Brink has rounded up some of her favourite winter features from the past issues of VISI. Here she shares why.

This is one of four lodges situated within the 22 000-hectare Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. Set on a bushy gorge overlooking the Great Fish River, the lodge has sweeping views of the river and the hills beyond it. It's a visually appealing retreat built in traditional safari style with thatched roofs, solid walls and foldaway glass doors that open on to expansive viewing decks. Explore the wilderness on a game drive or take a walking safari or a shorter bush walk to look for birds and other…

Set on a hillside with bushy views to the horizon, Rhino Ridge is the first safari lodge in KwaZulu-Natal's Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Africa's oldest proclaimed game reserve. A newish lodge, its architecture has clearly been influenced by the vistas, which now incorporate a waterhole that is visited by rhino, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and even the elusive African wild dog. Accommodation and dining are faultless, and the staff, many of whom are part of the community that owns the land and…

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is a luxurious safari escape set in the heart of the Sabi Sabi bushveld overlooking sweeping plains and a popular waterhole.

The owners of Fifty Seven Waterberg in the heart of the Waterberg biosphere had a specific vision in mind for the expansion of their private game lodge.

Tshukudu is renowned for its service, exclusive bush experience, quality of its game rangers and uniqueness of its food. ‘Big Five’ sightings are the norm.

Swish villas, private plunge pools and a prime river frontage set this above all other Sabi Sands lodges, with game viewing to match

The Boulders Safari Lodge is located in a 7000-hectare private game reserve just off the N4, 7.5 kilometres from Malelane, within easy access of the Malelane entrance to the Kruger National Park. Accommodation is provided in 28 air-conditioned chalets, with thatched roofs and en-suite bathrooms. Each chalet has twin beds able to accommodate 2 guests per room, except for the Luxury Rooms that can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. Bathroom facilities include a shower, toilet and basin…