This malaria-free area provides an unrivalled safari experience with the opportunity to view the Big Five as well as cheetah.
A small privately owned lodge, so you’ll be able to enjoy the splendour of the reserve in near solitude. Experienced trackers and rangers accompany you on game drives in open game vehicles, tracking the Big Five and sharing their vast knowledge of the surrounding wildlife with you.
The emphasis is on personal service. The luxury lodge caters for small groups to ensure that your safari experience is beyond expectation. The superb facilities combine the thrill of the African bush with all the comforts of a five star hotel.
Game Drives:
The morning and evening game drives offers guests unparalleled game viewing opportunities in open topped Land Rovers. Guides have an intimate knowledge of the area and the habits of the animals which ensures a rewarding experience.
As trained conservationists, your guide will provide a fascinating insight into animal behaviour and habitat. On your drive, you will witness the incredible biodiversity of the area which includes savannah grasslands and Thornveld as well as to magnificent waterfalls which flow into the meandering Sundays River.
Game Walks with the Cheetahs:
Nothing beats the thrill of viewing cheetahs while on foot with an experienced guide. Game walks really immerse you into the sights, smells and sounds of the African bushveld. Your guide will also point out interesting flora, birds, insects and smaller animals.
Birdwatching:
With almost 200 species of birds, the Nambiti Game Reserve is a bird lover’s paradise.
Fishing:
Compete with the Fish Eagles and Kingfishers for a catch in the Sundays river or any of the well stocked dams. Fishing at Nambiti is an idyllic way to spend an afternoon.
Battlefields:
The Nambiti Game Reserve is situated in the heart of the Battlefields country where the Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer wars were fought centuries ago. A tour with a battlefield historian recreates those turbulent times with such skill that one can almost hear the troops and sense the fear and trepidation. Even non historians become enthralled by the drama of the scenes unfolding before them in the very hills where these decisive battles took place.
Cuisine:
The chef conjures up culinary masterpieces to delight the palate. Guests are often given the chance to sample different kinds of game as well as the more traditional dishes.
Four meals per day are served. The first is a pre-morning drive snack with consists of coffee, tea and juice served with home baked rusks and biscuits.
On your return you will find an assortment of cold meats, cheese, fruit, cereal and freshly baked rolls laid out on the deck with a full English breakfast cooked to order.
Lunch is served buffet style and guests can choose to eat in the dining room or on the viewing deck where the sparkling pool beckons for an afternoon swim.
The main event is dinner, served after the evening game drive. The beat of the African drum beckons guests to join your hosts in the lounge for an aperitif before sitting down to a sumptuous meal complete with fine South African wines. If you are so inclined, cognac and cigars or your favourite liqueur will be offered following the dessert course.
Accommodation:
Five luxurious suites with panoramic views are available. Each suite is a freestanding unit, constructed with local materials and thatch to seamlessly blend into the environment. The air conditioned rooms are spacious and secluded with private viewing decks where guests can relax and observe the herds of zebra, wildebeest and impala as they graze below. The suites have been designed to allow maximum game viewing from every room with large picture windows looking out onto the valley.
In addition to a private bathroom, each suite has an outdoor shower so that even while showering, guests can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of Nambiti. Showering in view of a heard of antelope or elephant is an unforgettably African experience!
Each suite has a TV with satellite channels where you can catch up with a world that seems very farm away.
Presidential Suite:
This majestic 7 Star suite is fit for royalty. The extravagant stone bath with breathtaking views through large open windows is the perfect setting for relaxing, and soaking up the beauty of the African bush. A double sided fireplace between the bedroom and bathroom adds to the romantic atmosphere. Whilst the private deck is complimented by a Jacuzzi for unwinding in lavish style.
Honeymoon Suite:
Tucked away for complete privacy, the honeymoon suite features a Jacuzzi on the deck which overlooks the valley. In total seclusion, guests can sip champagne as dusk falls over the landscape, lulled by birdsong and the majestic roar of the lions as they emerge to hunt. Every effort is made to create a magical atmosphere for the honeymoon couples and private dinners served on your deck will gladly be arranged.
Family Suite:
The family suite has two separate bedrooms and can sleep a family of four or two couples in spacious comfort. Each bedroom has its own entrance onto the viewing deck.
Luxury Chalets:
The single suites have one large bedroom in addition to a lounge area and are perfect for couples. Families of four can be accommodated as each suite has two pull out single beds in the main bedroom.