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Nambiti Plains Game Lodge
As the only Big 5 game reserve in the KwaZulu Natal Battlefields region, Nambiti Game Reserve boasts a unique setting of wildlife, mountainscapes and ideal location between Durban and Johannesburg. Set in the private game reserves 9300 hectares of wild territory, Nambiti Plains Game Lodge provides a five-star eco-friendly approach to luxurious safari living. The lodges opulent, yet minimalistic design captures the essence of bushveld tranquillity with natural tones and pays tribute to natures own design style by incorporating beautiful organic materials of stone, timber, and thatch.
Nambiti Plains Game Lodge is home to a remarkable display of wildlife including hippo, cheetah, kudu, hyena, zebra, and giraffe Nambiti’s game rangers host 2 game drives daily showcasing up-close sightings of the animals and educating guests with a wealth of wildlife knowledge. The reserve is a bird lovers paradise with a variety of species living in the diverse ecological surrounds. Set only 40 minutes from the Drakensberg Mountain range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nambiti Plains Game Lodge can arrange exciting adventure activities for guests such as hiking, quad-biking, horse riding, and golf. Enjoy spectacular views over the resident watering hole from the lodge, relax at the pool with a cocktail and dine on 5-star cuisine while on an eco-chic getaway of authentic bushveld opulence at Nambiti Plains.
Wildlife:
- Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo).
- Nambiti is home to over 40 other mammal species of game including cheetah, giraffe, hippo, hyena, impala, zebra and kudu and an abundance of antelope species.
- Approximately 200 bird species have been recording in the reserve.
Game Drives:
- Game drives are taken in open 4×4 safari vehicles and are accompanied by a ranger, who will share a wealth of knowledge about the animals with you.
- The game drives are 3 to 4 hours long and take place twice a day in the morning and afternoon.
- Morning game drives are complimented by a coffee stop and a sundowner downer stop in the evening a remote location.
Activities & Facilities:
- Game drives
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Open-air African Boma
- Viewing terrace
- Bar & lounge
- Waterhole
Highlights:
- 5-stay luxury safari lodge perched on the edge of a waterhole overlooking the reserve.
- Wildlife viewing from the lodge and private suites.
- The lodge features expansive open spaces, multiple relaxation areas, a large viewing deck, and a swimming pool.
- Spacious luxury suites have private decks overlooking the expansive plains.
- Ethnic-inspired cuisine and fine dining experiences.
- Exciting Big-5 game drives in open 4×4’s.
Location:
KwaZulu Natal lies on South Africa’s warm east coast.
Getting there:
- The closest commercial airport is Durban (DUR).
- Flight time from Cape Town to Durban: 2 hours
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Durban: 70 minutes
- Nambiti Plains is a 3.5 hour drive from Durban.
Child Policy:
- Nambiti Plains welcomes children from 8 years.
- Children 8 – 12 years pay a child rate.
Special Offers:
- Enjoy one free night with our PAY 5 STAY 6 offer.
Inclusions & Exclusions:
- Included: 2 x Game drives per day, all meals, teas and coffees.
- Excluded: Beverages, conservation levies, airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.
Rates:
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- Single supplement of 50% applicable.
- Rates displayed are valid until 10 December 2025.
Accommodation Options
Stylish thatched suites each boast a timber veranda with beautiful views and outdoor seating. Magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows allow a 24/7 submersion into the natural surrounds in pure comfort. Suites feature a large free-standing stone bath, Read moredouble vanity and showers as well as air conditioning, mosquito netting, bathrobes, a coffee station, minibar, and free Wi-Fi. Less
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Price R 5,100 per person, per night
A league of it's own. Each spacious, standalone thatched suites each boast a timber veranda with beautiful views and outdoor seating. Magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows allow a 24/7 submersion into the natural surrounds in pure comfort. Read moreSuites feature a large free-standing stone bath, double vanity and showers as well as air conditioning, mosquito netting, bathrobes, a coffee station, minibar, and free Wi-Fi. Less
Refer to T&C's above
Price R 5,500 per person, per night
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