Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge

The Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge is an exclusive Big Five bush retreat, in the Malaria Free Nambiti Game Reserve KwaZulu Natal.

Boasting incredible biodiversity including Savannah, thornveld, extensive grasslands that mirror the plains of central Africa and the abundance of natural water and the beautiful cascades of the Sundays River makes Nambiti a unique sanctuary for all forms of wildlife.

Guests are offered a truly unique experience. Apart from the traditional, open-vehicle safari game drives where the Big Five and over thirty other species of game including cheetah and hippo can be seen, Nambiti Plains can also pre-arrange Battlefield tours should you wish to incorporate it with your safari experience.

Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge overlooks the waterhole and plains area making it the perfect vantage point from which to view wildlife in their natural environment. Contemporary, simplistic decor, subtle earthy colours and cosy relaxation areas allow you to experience the African bush at its best.

Glassed sliding doors, overhead fans and screeded floors ensure you stay cool in summer while large, beautifully constructed packed stone fireplaces in the lounge and dining room beckon you to absorb its inviting warmth in winter. Relax either in the lounge, separate bar, outdoor lounge or at the swimming pool which is also a popular drinking spot for the elephants - a fine line between luxury and the reality of the African wild.

All seven of the Suites are a short walk to the main area, completely secluded and luxuriously appointed, designed and decorated with the utmost care and detail. Enjoy panoramic views from your private deck, while having an indulgent soak in your freestanding tub or even from your indoor or outdoor showers.

Each suite is equipped with canopy mosquito nets, overhead fans, tea/coffee stations, safes and minibars. For families, Nambiti Plains offers two inter-leading Suites, separated by a solid, packed stone wall and leads to two separate and private rooms.

About Nambiti Private Game Reserve

Nambiti is a Big 5 Game reserve which is situated near Ladysmith, in the heart of the battlefields area which is roughly 3.5 hours from Johannesburg and 2.5 hours from Durban. The location of the reserve allows for diversity and therefore lots of different wildlife. There are currently over 20 species of game in the reserve.

The game reserve started as a place of sanctuary for orphaned elephants. Soon after, as the elephant population began to grow, the internal fences were remover as well as the alien vegetation in order to create what would be the Nambiti Game Reserve. A Game fence was then erected to house the 22 000 acres of the reserve. Following the set up the reserve, the area was then stocked with naturally occurring game which had been driven out by the farming.

In 2005, there was a proposal to build lodges within the reserve. This proposal was taken on and 3 more of the surrounding farms were added to the reserve. There are now a handful of luxury lodges in the reserve, some made from the old farm houses on the land. In 2007 there was a claim for the land by the locals. The matter was settled and now the community is actively involved in the upkeep of the area.

The reserve offers the finest game viewing along with some of the top lodges in Southern Africa.

The area around the game reserve was where the Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer wars took place. Majority of the battle fields have been preserved and there are many monuments and graves to see. This makes for a good day trip as they are just around the corner.