Family Safaris in the Eastern Cape

The lodge offers 11 thatched, glass enclosed chalets, each in it's own private bush setting - giving the ultimate feeling and experience of an African bush safari. Each chalet is air-conditioned, and has a spacious en-suite bathroom, with a separate bath and shower.

Children of any age are welcome.

Pumba Water Lodge is set on the shores of a lake in the heart of the 6,500 hectare, malaria-free, Pumba Private Game Reserve. The lodge offers 12 stone walled, thatched, air-conditioned suites set along the lake's edge, complete with private deck and plunge pool.

Children aged 6 years and older are welcome.

Woodbury Tented Camp is set in the heart of the reserve and the tranquil surroundings of the open bushveld allow you to truly experience a quiet getaway. All the tents are on raised bases with private decks, providing seclusion and intimacy with the bush.

Children aged 6 years and over are welcome.

Leeuwenbosch is a colonial country house set amidst beautiful indigenous gardens within the malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve.  This historic house offers a Big 5 safari experience combined with the traditional charms of a family homestead.

Children of any age are welcome.

The accommodation at Kariega Main Lodge consists of  one, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom chalets set in the malaria-free Kareiga Game Reserve. Available activities include game drives, bush walks, fishing, bird watching, canoeing, and cruises on the Kareiga River.

Children of any age are welcome.

Woodbury Lodge is located on a hillside in the heart of the Amakhala Game Reserve and boasts sweeping views across the reserve.  Enjoy morning and evening game drives in search of wildlife including lion, rhino, elephant, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, black wildebeest, zebra, and over 16 antelope species.

Children aged 6 years and over are welcome.

Sibuya River Camp is situated on the banks of the Kariega River in the malaria-free 3,000 hectare Sibuya Game Reserve. This small and intimate camp has 4 beautifully appointed spacious tented rooms, all with comfortable generous kingsize beds and en-suite bathrooms with both bath and shower.

Children aged 3 years and older are welcome.

Hlosi Game Lodge offers understated luxury and warm African hospitality in the 8,500 hectare Amakhala Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth. The lodge is also perfect for families with small children, with Family Suites that have 2 en-suite bedrooms which open onto a central lounge area with outside deck.

Children of any age are welcome.

Located in the malaria-free Kariega Game Reserve, Ukhozi Lodge truly captures the romance and intimacy of Africa. Superbly sculptured from stone, wood and glass, this stylish and uniquely designed lodge forms idyllic spaces and nestles subtly into the landscape.

Children aged 10 years and older are welcome.

River Lodge, in the malaria-free Kariega Game Reserve, has 10 luxuriously appointed air-conditioned suites. The Bushmans River flows beneath the deck of the main restaurant, and the outdoor dining is a magnificent experience under the African night sky.

Children aged 10 years and older are welcome.

HillsNek Safaris consists of just 4 individual luxury canvas safari tents set on expansive wrap around wooden decks with panoramic views. The tents are discreetly positioned, ensuring maximum privacy and tranquility.

Children aged 6 years and older are welcome in the High and Peak Season.

Amakhala Safari Lodge is hidden in a valley in the indigenous bushveld of the 8,500 hectare Big 5 Amakhala Game Reserve. The 11 stylish air-conditioned suites with tented fronts all open out onto a private deck with its own plunge pool.

Children aged 9 years and older are welcome.

Mark's Camp, in the 10,500 hectare malaria-free Lalibela Game Reserve, offers a welcoming family safari experience. The 7 stone and thatch chalets and main lodge are decorated in a relaxed Pan-African style, and each comfortably furnished chalet opens up onto a private deck with views over the waterhole.

Children of any age are welcome.

Amakhala Bush Lodge offers an intimate safari experience. The lodge has just 8 tented suites, each with a private viewing deck and plunge pool. There is also a spa and evenings are spent around the outdoor fireplace admiring the unspoilt African star-scape.

Children aged 12 years and older are welcome.

Each of the 10 exclusive suites at Kichaka lodge have been built to provide every amenity, attention to detail ensures unrivalled levels of sumptuous opulence. There are 7 bush-facing suites wich maximise the sense of truly 'being in the bush' and 3 water-facing suites which overlook the waterhole.

Children aged 14 years old and over are welcome.

Each tented luxury suite is built on a raised wooden porch and is furnished with a huge canopied double bed, modern en-suite bathroom, cosy sitting areas and private deck with panoramic views across the Addo plains. 

Children aged 10 years and older are welcome.

Only 2 hours from Port Elizabeth, Kwandwe Ecca Lodge is fun, flamboyant and fabulous, with a 'funk-meets-futuristic-farmhouse' ambience. The 6 suites each feature wrap around wooden decks and private plunge pools with views over the reserve.

Children of any age are welcome.

Located in a remote and untouched part of the Big 5 Kariega Game Reserve, Settlers Drift offers a unique tented safari combined with 5* luxury. The lodge consists of 9 spacious tented suites, each with stunning views and secluded viewing decks.

Children aged 11 years and older are welcome.

Riverdene Family Lodge is situated in the malaria-free Shamwari Game Reserve. Each of the 9 interleading luxury rooms are fully air-conditioned, and have private patios that lead onto the beautifully landscaped gardens.

Children of any age are welcome.

Overlooking the sweeping plains leading down to the Bushmans River, this splendidly restored Edwardian manor house offers guests refined comfort, congenial service and enticing cuisine in the African bush.

Children aged 8 years and older are welcome.

The Homestead is located on the malaria-free Kariega Game Reserve, and was orginally built as a farmhouse. It is now available as an exclusive use lodge for up to 14 people, and comes complete with private hostess and chef as well as its own 4x4 safari vehicle and experienced game ranger.

Children of any age are welcome.

Perfect for the sole use of a group or family of up to 6 guests, Kwandwe Uplands Homestead is a sensitively restored 1905 farmhouse set in a remote and tranquil valley in the malaria-free Kwandwe Private Game Reserve.

Children of any age are welcome.

Melton Manor is a sole-use safari villa set in the heart of the Kwandwe Game Reserve, and is the perfect escape for a family safari, as it accommodates up to 8 guests.  The lodge has its own dedicated ranger and chef.

Children of any age are welcome.

Kuzuko Lodge lies in a private concession to the north of the Addo Elephant National Park, with uninterrupted views of the Karoo Plains and the Zuurberg Mountains

Children of any age are welcome.

Sarili Lodge in the Shamwari Game Reserve sits on a hill overlooking the reserve and the Bushmans River, and has just 6 en-suite rooms in total.  This intimate lodge is ideal for families and small groups as it can only be booked on an exclusive use basis.

Children of any age are welcome.

Samara Karoo lodge is located on a spectacular 27,000 hectare malaria-free reserve, about a 2.5 hour drive from Port Elizabeth. This abundant wilderness preserves a complex and diverse ecosystem, providing habitat for over 60 wildlife species.

Children of any age are welcome.

Elegantly designed and set within a rugged landscape, Kwandwe Fort House is a sole use villa that can comfortably accommodate families of up to 8. The house offers free-flowing living and entertainment areas, a wine cellar, a spa treatment room, and refreshing swimming pool.

Children of any age are welcome.