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South Africa – 4-day Kwazulu Natal Safari with Nambiti Plains Lodge – Tailored Driven

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Nambiti Game Reserve

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Nambiti Game Reserve

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South Africa – 4-day Kwazulu Natal Safari with Nambiti Plains Lodge – Tailored Driven

From $1,290
Nambiti Game Reserve
Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
Nambiti Game Reserve
Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
Nambiti Game Reserve

Includes

Transfers from/ to Durban airport - can also be arranged from/to Johannesburg for a supplement
3 nights at Namibiti Plains Lodge in a luxury suite on a full-board basis
Purified water all day, house wines, local spirits and beers on evening game drives; a glass of house wine at dinner
2 daily, shared game drives
Park fees

Excludes

Flights
Drinks not mentioned
Activities not mentioned
Gratuities - we recommend ZAR 180 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Nambiti Game Reserve, South Africa

Located between the cities of Johannesburg and Durban in northeastern South Africa, the Nambiti Private Game Reserve is the ultimate escape, offering the Big 5 in a malaria-free region in the heart of KwaZulu Natal. The world-famous elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino and over 40 other animal species roam these reclaimed farms in the heart of the Battlefields area. The reserve boasts a biodiverse landscape featuring riverine scrub, vast savannah, grasslands and thornveld. Visitors can look forward to excellent wildlife viewing, bird watching, swimming, game drives and stargazing in the beautiful African night sky.
Nambiti Game Reserve
Nambiti Game Reserve
Nambiti Game Reserve
Nambiti Game Reserve
Nambiti Game Reserve
Nambiti Game Reserve
  • Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge

    Day 1 - 4

    Nambiti Plains is an exclusive, intimate 5* Lodge in the heart of the malaria free Nambiti Game Reserve. Offering a private bush experience where Africa meets unpretentious luxury in an earthy environment. The reserve consists of 22 000 acres of pristine nature – including an abundance of natural water and beautiful waterfalls making it a unique sanctuary. Game viewing include amongst others the Big 5 and Cheetah as well as several rare bird species such as the Crowned Cranes and Secretary Birds. Rooms imitate the wide-open space of the plains in front of the lodge and the décor tie into the natural environment. Each room is spacious, stylish and uncluttered, with the highlight the private decks with views stretching over the plains and waterholes! The Lodge boasts big stone fireplaces for winter and a tucked away swimming pool for summer months where you will frequently see the elephant herd coming to drink. Not being fenced in offer you the opportunity to walk side by side with wildlife such as nyalas or zebra – a true bush experience. ONLY 3 1/2 HOURS DRIVE FROM DURBAN AND 4 1/2 HOURS DRIVE FROM JOHANNESBURG
    Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
    Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
    Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
    Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
    Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
    Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
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Day 1

Day Notes:

After arrival at Durban Airport (can also be arranged from/to Johannesburg for a supplement), you will be met and transferred to Nambiti Game Reserve, where you will be staying for the next 3 nights at the Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge. In the afternoon, you will go on your first shared game drive (time permitting).

  • Meet & Greet

  • Transfer from King Shaka International Airport [DUR] to Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge

  • Check-in to Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

The morning game drive starts at sunrise. You will be woken up before sunrise for tea and coffee before the game drive starts. Then you are off for 3 hours to find as many animals as possible before they all find trees to hide under in the heat of the day.

When the game drive returns to the lodge, you will be served a big cooked breakfast and have time to relax. You can sit by the pool, read a book, take a nap and just absorb being out in the bush.

The afternoon game drive will start around 16:00, after high tea. It will last for +-3 hours, with a stop somewhere for sundowners. You will return to the lodge in the dark, with a spotlight to look for nocturnal animal.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drive

Day 4
  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge

  • Transfer from Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge to King Shaka International Airport [DUR]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Nambiti Game Reserve
South Africa
Day 1-2

Nambiti Game Reserve

Located between the cities of Johannesburg and Durban in northeastern South Africa, the Nambiti Private Game Reserve is the ultimate escape, offering the Big 5 in a malaria-free region in the heart of KwaZulu Natal.

Accommodations

Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge
Nambiti Game Reserve
Day 1-4

Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge

Nambiti Plains is an exclusive, intimate 5* Lodge in the heart of the malaria free Nambiti Game Reserve.

11 December 2025 - 10 December 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 25,340
  • Single traveller: ZAR 34,565
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 40,375
  • Per child sharing with 2 adults, 10-12 years: ZAR 14,580*

11 December 2026 - 10 December 2027

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 27,125
  • Single traveller: ZAR 36,950
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 43,340
  • Per child sharing with 2 adults, 10-12 years: ZAR 16,080*

*For families with more than 1 child there will be a small transfer supplement, because a bigger car has to be booked

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We saw rhinos, some lions, wild dogs, plenty of different antelope. Plus giraffes, which we got to walk amongst in the veld.
Overall, it was a very special experience for my companions and myself.

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Only Positives

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There are only positive things to say about our trip to Rhino lodge and St Lucia: the accommodation was top quality, great food, a very well organised trip and the staff were very helpful.
We saw rhinos, some lions, wild dogs, plenty of different antelope. Plus giraffes, which we got to walk amongst in the veld.
Overall, it was a very special experience for my companions and myself.

Mark Harmer
Amazing trip

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Paul
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