Across South Africa's wildest and most vibrant places, we create experiences where connection deepens, joy surfaces, and life feels fuller. From riverside safaris where the Big Five gather at dawn to Cape Town streets alive with creative energy, every detail is created with obsessive care by people who genuinely love what they do. Discover the passion behind the magic.

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River Lodge 1
Lion Sands Game Reserve, Sabi Sand

River Lodge

A welcoming riverside retreat where eighteen rooms create spaces for connection when you seek it and solitude when you need it.

Narina Lodge
Lion Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park

Narina Lodge

Find peaceful tranquillity amongst century-old trees, where nine elevated suites create gentle spaces for reconnecting above the flowing Sabie River.

Tinga Lodge
Lion Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park

Tinga Lodge

Family-friendly classic safari, where nine suites create welcoming spaces for multigenerational experiences and active young explorers.

Ivory Lodge
Lion Sands Game Reserve, Sabi Sand

Ivory Lodge

Intimate and elegant, with eight spacious suites that create grounded spaces for deeply personal safari experiences rooted in the Sabie River.

Marataba Safari Lodge – Outside dining with fire pit and set tables under the stars.
Marakele National Park

Safari Lodge

Canvas and stone luxury on the plains, with the Waterberg Mountains as your backdrop. Fifteen tents where families find their rhythm between game drives, pool time, and deck life under African skies.

Marataba Mountain Lodge Fire Deck
Marakele National Park

Mountain Lodge

Five rooms above Waterfall Valley. Scandinavian design meets African wilderness in a solar-powered retreat where luxury means space to breathe, views that humble, and silence that restores.

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Marataba Residence

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Experiences

Safaris

Safaris

Witness the Big Five where Sabi Sand meets Kruger National Park. Expert field guides and trackers position you for intimate wildlife encounters across 12,400 hectares of exclusive wilderness.

Lion Sands Game Reserve

Family Adventure

Family Adventure

Young explorers discover Africa through scavenger hunts, bush walks and game drives designed for curious minds. Spark wonder, creativity, and lifelong conservation values together.

Lion Sands Game Reserve

Stargazing

Stargazing

Sleep beneath African stars in elevated treehouses whilst wildlife gathers below. Lose yourself in vast night skies where darkness makes constellations shine impossibly bright.

Lion Sands Game Reserve

Artist Residency

Artist Residency

Meet talented artists transforming daily wildlife encounters into new works. Watch creativity unfold as golden hour light and elephant sightings shape art in real time.

Lion Sands Game Reserve

Creative Lab

Creative Lab

Learn wildlife photography from specialists. Master camera settings, composition, and animal behaviour - capturing Africa's magic whilst developing skills that last beyond safari.

Lion Sands Game Reserve

Community Experience

Community Experience

Travel with purpose through 'Get Your Hands Dirty' community experiences. Connect with local communities in authentic encounters that create lasting impact beyond your stay.

Lion Sands Game Reserve

Celebrations

Celebrations

Mark life's milestones where wilderness amplifies joy. Surprise proposals, anniversary dinners under stars, vow renewals by the river - celebrations become unforgettable against Africa's backdrop.

Lion Sands Game Reserve

Leopard resting on a tree branch at Monwana Lodge, bathed in sunlight.

Safaris

Experience the Big Five living wild and free across Thornybush's 14 000 hectares. Twice-daily game drives and guided bush walks with expert field guides and trackers reveal exceptional sightings

Monwana Game Lodge

Helicopter flying over the African bush at Monwana Lodge during sunset.

Helicopter Adventure

Soar from the Greater Kruger to the Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window on a guided flight revealing dramatic escarpment landscapes and pristine wilderness from above.

Monwana Game Lodge

Field guide showing guests the stars with a laser pointer at Monwana Lodge, sharing expert knowledge.

Stargazing

The Southern Cross, Milky Way and constellations unique to the southern hemisphere emerge in complete darkness. Field guides share celestial stories during drives and lantern-lit dinners.

Monwana Game Lodge

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Sustainability Tour

Discover how this off-grid lodge operates - solar systems, water filtration, and sustainable practices where comfort doesn't cost the earth.

Monwana Game Lodge

Wine tasting in the cellar at Monwana Lodge, with superb wines displayed in the background.

Wine Tasting

Savour South African wines from established estates and hidden boutique farms. The sommelier guides you through tastings, helping you discover what speaks to you.

Monwana Game Lodge

family-adventure

Family Adventure

Young explorers discover the bush through the Mosaba Rangers programme - archery, tracking, survival skills and twice-daily game drives that spark lifelong connection to nature.

Monwana Game Lodge

Marataba – Family walking into the distance with stunning natural views and mountains.

Family Adventure

Young explorers thrive in the Waterberg, where freedom and adventure create lifelong wildlife passion. At Marataba Safari Lodge, families discover the bush together - game drives, the Safari Club Eco Garden, and hands-on experiences proving that the best family memories happen when children have room to be genuinely curious.

Marataba Game Lodges

Field guide showing guests the stars with a laser pointer at Monwana Lodge, sharing expert knowledge.

Stargazing

The Waterberg night wraps around you, ancient mountains framing a sky untouched by city lights. At Marataba, field guides point out constellations and planets during evening drives and dinners, revealing a celestial display that has guided travellers for millennia. Surrounded by mountains and wilderness, the darkness here allows stars to reveal themselves completely. The same sky that led explorers now stretches infinitely above you.

Marataba Game Lodges

Safaris

Safaris

Twice-daily game drives and bush walks reveal Big Five encounters across the Waterberg with expert field guides. Witness wild animals behaving exactly as they should in their natural habitat.

Marataba Game Lodges

Marataba – Rhino Conservation Experience showing rhino dehorning

Rhino Conservation

Participate in vital rhino protection during April-September interventions. Fit tracking collars, collect samples, and contribute hands-on to safeguarding black and white rhino populations in Marakele.

Marataba Game Lodges

Just-married couple walking through the grass in the bush at Marataba with stunning surrounding views.

Celebrations

Important moments feel different against ancient mountains. Proposals at viewpoints, weddings with the Waterberg behind you, honeymoons at Thabametsi Treehouse – where the wilderness becomes part of your story.

Marataba Game Lodges

Creative Lab

Creative Lab

Professional equipment and expert guidance help you capture the Waterberg properly. Edit and print on-site, transforming safari moments into photographs and albums worth keeping.

Marataba Game Lodges

Community Experience

Community Experience

Visit Sentrum Community's learning centres where children travel vast distances for education. Meet the educators and families proving that determination overcomes geographic isolation and creates futures.

Marataba Game Lodges

Our Neighbourhood

Our Neighbourhood

Step outside into Kloof Street's creative energy - independent boutiques, award-winning restaurants, art galleries, and cafés where locals linger. Everything Cape Town's creative heart offers sits within a five-minute walk from your door.

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Celebrations

Celebrations

Propose on Signal Hill at sunset. Mark anniversaries with Franschhoek wine tastings. Toast birthdays at world-renowned restaurants minutes away. Honeymoon where Table Mountain frames champagne moments and the city's sophistication meets natural beauty perfectly.

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Cape Town With Us

Cape Town With Us

We arrange Cape Town's classics with insider timing - Table Mountain at clearest views, wine estates worth the drive, Peninsula routes stopping where it matters. Ocean, mountain, or vineyards - we handle logistics whilst you experience this city's natural drama.

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Community Experience

Community Experience

Visit Injongo Educare Centre in Mfuleni township, where shipping containers become vibrant classrooms. Meet founder Mavis Ngcongolo, participate in breakfast service, witness educational innovation driven by extraordinary resourcefulness. Authentic connection, dignified engagement, lasting impact.

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Plan my african journey

  • tailored to you
  • Expert advice
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Your journey, your way. Our Journey Specialists know every property intimately, handpicking experiences and tailoring itineraries that flow naturally from safari to city, mountain to coast. Expert advice, seamless support - you simply arrive and explore.

Destinations

Inspirations

Five countries. Infinite possibilities. From Victoria Falls' thundering power to intimate Zambian bush camps, Cape Town's energy to the Okavango's tranquil waters - Southern Africa delivers adventures that transform you. Find your perfect journey inspiration below.

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Isola outdoor restaurant at Cape Town with stone architecture, palm trees and poolside seating
10 Nights
Quintessential Cape Safari and Victoria Falls

Experience South Africa's iconic Mother City, track the Big Five in Madikwe, and discover the majesty of Victoria Falls. An epic journey combining urban sophistication, wilderness safari, and natural wonders.

Sunset over the ocean at Milnerton with a golden sky reflecting on gentle waves
9 Nights
Family Ocean And Wildlife Safari

Explore Cape Town's stunning coastline, encounter whales at Grootbos Garden Lodge, and experience thrilling wildlife safaris at Morukuru. Perfect family adventure combining ocean experiences and Big Five game viewing.

Victoria Falls River Lodge nestled on the edge of the Zambezi River with lush green trees and calm water reflecting the sky
11 Nights
Southern Africa Odyssey

Journey through South Africa's most romantic destinations: Cape Town's vibrant energy, Franschhoek's vineyard valleys, Kruger National Park's Big Five wilderness, and Victoria Falls majesty. Perfect for couples seeking adventure and luxury.

Travel Types

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Romantic Escapes

True intimacy needs space to breathe. Morning coffee on your private deck as elephants pass below. Sunset from a secluded beach. Candlelit dinners under African stars. We create moments where connection happens naturally - no grand gestures required, just beautiful places and unhurried time together.

families

Family Adventures

Generations discovering together. Safari encounters captivating children, adventures thrilling teens, relaxation for parents. Everyone finds joy. Malaria-free reserves, flexible schedules, memories binding families closer forever.

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Solo Traveller

Your pace, your passions, your path. Independent exploration balancing peaceful solitude with meaningful connections. Fellow travellers, expert guides, transformative experiences. Freedom to discover Africa - and yourself.

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Inclusive Experiences

LGBTQ+-friendly destinations offering genuine warmth. Travel authentically, celebrate your love openly, feel welcomed completely. Progressive spaces where being yourself isn't questioned - it's honoured. Love travels beautifully here.

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Occasions and Celebrations

Milestone moments deserve extraordinary settings. Weddings, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries – we create space where memories are made. Champagne toasts at sunset. Private dining under stars. Moments that become stories told for years.

Impact

Impact

Travel creates ripples. Every journey supports local communities, protects wildlife, and builds sustainable futures. Together with you, we're leaving Africa better than we found it.

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