Nambiti Private Game Reserve is a private “Big Five” bush retreat and game conservancy set on 20,000 acres of malaria-free bushveld in KwaZulu Natal. It is a reserve that is steadily becoming one of the best private game reserves in Africa; a vision driven by passionate, committed people with a deep love and respect for our heritage. With the establishment of successful development programmes, the reserve will continue to benefit and enrich the local people, offer guests the finest game viewing in Africa and actively make meaningful contributions to conservation. Nambiti Private Game Reserve has an incredible amount of biodiversity, including savannah, grasslands, thornveld and tall acacia trees. The Sundays River flows through the reserve and has two 40-metre waterfalls with magnificent ravine bush, home to several rare bird species The Nambiti Private Game Reserve has three times the carrying capacity of regions like Botswana and is the only reserve in the region with the big five. Nambiti currently has over thirty other species of game including giraffe, hippo, hyena, impala, springbok, and zebra. Encounter some of these magnificent animals at the Nambiti conservancy located only 3½ hours from Johannesburg and 2½ hours from Durban.
Where to Stay
Elephant Rock Lodge
Springbok Tented Lodge
Nambiti Hills Lodge
The five-star Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge offers intimate and luxurious accommodation in the midst of the spectacular African beauty of the Nambiti Game Reserve. It is a haven of sophistication surrounded by wild terrain. Perfect for anyone seeking both privacy and romance. Or simply time to reflect whilst searching for the Big Five or taking in the exquisite vistas from the quiet comfort of the lodge deck. Ideal for private getaways for the discerning, Nambiti Hills has a unique combination of wide open spaces and discreet intimate places. Its lofty glass-enclosed dining and lounge areas provide panoramic views of rolling hills and savannah by day, and thousands of stars in the clear night sky. A wide verandah with its neighbouring bar spills out onto a waterfall that splashes into a rock pool where guests can float on cushions whilst sipping cocktails. Four indoor wood fires and two outdoor boma fires offer warmth and intimacy.
Lion Valley Lodge
Umzolozolo Lodge