MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge is the sister property of the renowned NYATI Safari Lodge. In September 2022, owners Jørgen and Lisbeth Nielsen expanded their portfolio by adding MILIMA, leveraging their 27 years of experience in managing South African lodges. MILIMA has undergone a complete renovation to become a fully inclusive luxury safari lodge.

Your stay promises world-class Big Five game drives, exceptional cuisine, and a selection of fine wines and drinks. Welcome to the ideal starting point for an authentic safari adventure, luxurious relaxation, and unforgettable experiences. The lodge's main building houses a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, and lounge area, all overlooking a waterhole where animals gather for a drink. Accommodation options include 4 Family Villas, 4 Luxury Tents, and the Manor House, accommodating up to 12 guests. The buildings are interconnected by charming pathways in the beautiful garden.

Nestled within our expansive 10,000-hectare private Big Five wildlife reserve, MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge seamlessly connects to South Africa’s renowned Kruger National Park. Your stay at MILIMA includes daily, top-tier Big Five game drives, exhilarating night safaris, and guided bush walks through the wilderness. Accompanied by our team of highly skilled professional guides, who are extensively trained and deeply passionate about the art of safari guiding, you will embark on unforgettable wildlife encounters. Our guides are expert nature guides with profound knowledge of South Africa’s wildlife and ecosystems. From the tiniest insects to the majestic elephants, they will enhance each adventure with captivating insights and enduring stories. With MILIMA, every safari experience transcends a mere game drive, it is a profound journey into the heart of the untamed wilderness.

About Maseke Game Reserve

Located within the renowned Balule Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger region of Limpopo, Maseke Game Reserve offers an exclusive safari experience where untamed wilderness, exceptional wildlife encounters and understated luxury come together in perfect harmony. Sharing unfenced borders with the world-famous Kruger National Park, the reserve forms part of a vast protected ecosystem that allows wildlife to roam freely across the landscape.

Conveniently situated approximately 40 minutes from Hoedspruit and accessible via both road and scheduled flights into Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, Maseke combines remote wilderness with ease of access.

Maseke is celebrated for its remarkable biodiversity, including the iconic Big Five, as well as cheetah, wild dog and an abundance of birdlife. Guests can enjoy thrilling game drives led by expert guides, immersive bush walks and unforgettable moments beneath Africa’s vast open skies.

With a strong focus on conservation and low-impact tourism, Maseke Game Reserve delivers an intimate and authentic safari experience away from the crowds. Whether you are seeking a romantic bush escape, a family safari adventure or a peaceful retreat immersed in nature, Maseke promises extraordinary wildlife sightings, warm hospitality and memories to last a lifetime.