The unpretentious 5 star experience

where every moment is focused on the wonders of the wild

The unpretentious 5 star experience

where every moment is focused on the wonders of the wild

5-star luxury right in the bush

Spacious, stylish and uncluttered, the highlight of our rooms are the private decks with views stretching over the plains and waterholes.

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Take a walk in the wild

Nambiti Plains is found amongst the animals. Experience an exciting walking safari that allows you to embrace the thrill of a raw bush adventure.

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Your luxuriously natural Nambiti home

With limited beds available, you are ensured that your needs will receive personalised attention with an emphasis on allowing you to feel an affinity with nature.

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A passion for protecting wild spaces

At Nambiti Plains Lodge, you are offered the opportunity to live and breathe the conservation of this incredible environment and its creatures.

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Marvel at Nambiti’s
natural abundance

Nambiti Plains Lodge is located in the 26 000-acre Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve:

  • Malaria-free area
  • Boasts Africa’s beautiful Big 5 animals
  • 40 + mammal species and a plethora of birdlife
  • Incredible biodiversity – including grasslands, thornveld and savannah
  • Conveniently located between Durban and Johannesburg

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Marvel at the Nambiti’s
natural abundance

Nambiti Plains Lodge is located in the 26 000-acre Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve:

  • Malaria-free area
  • Boasts Africa’s beautiful Big 5 animals
  • 40 + mammal species and a plethora of birdlife
  • Incredible biodiversity – including grasslands, thornveld and savannah
  • Conveniently located between Durban and Johannesburg

Read more about the reserve

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Welcome to Nambiti Plains
Private Game Lodge

Nambiti Plains Lodge is an ambient environmentally-aware lodge with modern, minimalist interiors, reflecting the surrounding wilderness. Weaving a fine line between luxury and the reality of the African wild, our 5-star lodge is as unpretentious as it is pristine.

  • Fresh and uncommon dining that delights with local flavours
  • Romantic rooms with expansive private decks and outdoor showers
  • Sweeping views over the Nambiti plains and waterholes
  • Enthralling and exciting game drives included in your stay
  • Unique experiences like walking safaris
  • Inspired by nature at every turn

Learn more about our luxury lodge

Welcome to Nambiti Plains
Private Game Lodge

Nambiti Plains Lodge is an ambient environmentally-aware lodge with modern, minimalist interiors, reflecting the surrounding wilderness. Weaving a fine line between luxury and the reality of the African wild, our 5-star lodge is as unpretentious as it is pristine.

  • Fresh and uncommon dining that delights with local flavours
  • Romantic rooms with expansive private decks and outdoor showers
  • Sweeping views over the Nambiti plains and waterholes
  • Enthralling and exciting game drives included in your stay
  • Unique experiences like walking safaris
  • Inspired by nature at every turn

Learn more about our luxury lodge

The Ultimate Bush Escape

So, you have always had ‘visit Africa’ on your bucket list – but where do you begin if you want to plan a safari?

Sometimes the process can seem a little overwhelming, but with the right tips and information, it really is as easy as one, two, three. And that is exactly where we at Nambiti Plains and our special #TravelTomorrow Hub come in.

If you are looking for information on when the best time would be to travel, how to get here and what to pack, as well as important information on what to expect and want to meet the team that will be taking care of you – this is the place to find all the answers!

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What our guests say

Philjon1
Philjon1
21/01/2025
Great break We loved our stay! What great service and attention to detail. The food was incredible too. Thanks to all the Nambiti staff for making our New Year special!
Jim
Jim
16/01/2025
Everything it says on the tin and more Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, comfortable accomodation and superb food. Had a wonderful time although only for 2 days, would certainly return for longer. Game drives were very good and witnessed some lions hunting (not successfully)
RobbieKane
RobbieKane
02/01/2025
Honeymoon Trip Staff were amazing. Game drives were brilliant and the Food was incredible. Would 100% recommend. There is a homely vibe whilst staying in luxury. You will want for nothing with how attentive and caring the staff are.
V9082RJmichael
V9082RJmichael
24/12/2024
Unforgettable! Excellent! Staff was definitely our highlight. They went over and above in every aspect of our stay & requests. Shoutout to our game ranger Jono. Food was great, room was beautiful, had some great sightings - no complaints here.
Q9869MPjane
Q9869MPjane
02/12/2024
Our new best Game Lodge We had the best time! The game drives were next level in that we could stop and appreciate being with animals in their habitat, instead of ticking them off the list to rush off. We got a real feel for a herd of elephants and their interactions which was very special. The accommodation is generous and dreamy and the chef and hospitality team went out of their way to make this an occasion to remember.
tchatry
tchatry
11/11/2024
nice game, nice view and lovely evening marvellous and excellent qualité of service excellent offer of restaurant : very good food and wine the guide was very friendly and good adviser. the chalet was parfect and the view on the bush as nice as splendid
683antonia
683antonia
10/11/2024
Luxurious stay in the African Bush This was a repeat visit to Nambiti Plains. The location is so convenient and easy to get to. The service was impeccable and every small detail well thought out. The meals were fabulous with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. We enjoyed seeing animals come to the watering hole. Our guide did a great job of showing us the reserve and we had amazing sightings including lion and cheetah. We will definitely return!
yirrell
yirrell
06/11/2024
Wedding in the wild We celebrated our daughter's wedding at Nambiti Plains. It was the most wonderful memorable day in a fabulous location. All the staff worked extremely hard and made the day perfect, even the lions arrived on cue! There was so much attention to detail, delicious food, and excellent game drives. Thank you sincerely, for giving us amazing life long happy memories.
Erick R
Erick R
21/10/2024
Amazing! This hotel is truly exceptional. It might be the friendliest staff I’ve ever encountered in dozens of countries. No matter what your priorities are for chosing a safari hotel - the game, the rooms, the food… - this hotel checks all the boxes. The game drives were outstanding, with a great ranger (Graham) that helped us spot many animals up close. The hotel itself was fabulous, and the rooms are huge and quite impressive. All the meals were à la carte, with different options. You will eat a lot. To sum things up, this is a great choice for any traveller.
Mel_S_UK
Mel_S_UK
24/08/2024
Outstanding - I didn't want to leave Wow. This place blew me away. The 'rooms' are enormous lodges, with every luxury you can imagine. Everything was spotlessly clean and the housekeeping service was outstanding. What we loved most was the setting: every lodge is completely private and looks out onto the plains. Wildlife wander past your huge terrace and it feels like you are the only people for miles around. I found a peace here I thought had long deserted me Staff were truly wonderful and the food was outstanding. And so much choice! I think back to the breakfasts on the deck overlooking the water hole and dream of being back there. The thing that made our stay absolutely perfect was our guide, JP. What a wonderful guy! His knowledge of and respect for the wildlife was exceptional, and he managed to make each of the four game drives he took us on feel completely different. The amount of wildlife he managed to find us was astonishing: lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, hipps, rhinos, giraffes, wilderbeest, warthogs, secretary bird...the list goes on. He looked after us so well, with different places for drinks each time, that the 3 hours just flew by and I didn't want it to end. It's not often that a place moves me to tears, but Nambiti Plains Lodge was one of those exceptional experiences. I'm so pleased we chose to stay here.

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