Rates and Packages

RATES FROM JANUARY 2026 – DECEMBER 2027

Luxury Suites

LUXURY SUITES11 Jan 2026 to 10 Dec 202611 Dec 2026 to
10 Dec 2027
Per person sharing per night R 6 650R 6 950
Single per night R 9 975R10 425
Per child 10 – 12 years of age sharing with two full paying adults R 5 000R 5 500
LUXURY SUITES10 Jan 2026 to
15 Dec 2026
Per person sharing per night R 7 700
Single per night R11 550

Honeymoon Suites

HONEYMOON SUITES 11 Jan 2026 to
10 Dec 2026
11 Dec 2026 to
10 Dec 2027
Per person sharing per night R 7 450R 7 850
Single per night R11 175R11 775
Per child 10 – 12 years of age sharing with two full paying adults R 5 000R 5 500
HONEYMOON SUITES 10 Jan 2065 to
15 Dec 2026
Per person sharing per night R 8 500
Single per night R12 750

Exclusive Use

EXCLUSIVE USE11 Jan 2026 to
10 Dec 2026
11 Dec 2026 to
10 Dec 2027
Exclusive Use (1 – 16 guests) R 88 000R 92 000

Special Offers

Valid 01 January – 15 December 2026

 

AFRICAN ROMANCE – HONEYMOON SPECIAL

Honeymoon couples staying 4 nights at Nambiti Plains Lodge will enjoy a fresh fruit basket on arrival, a private moon-lit dinner, romantic turndowns, scented bath, champagne on ice, chocolates for two. R 62 000 per couple.
Valid from 1 January 2026 to 15 December 2026*
*rates apply when couples stay within 3 months of their wedding ceremony.
 

PLAINS LONG STAY PACKAGE – PAY 5 STAY 6 NIGHTS

Book and pay for a five-night stay and receive the next night complimentary!
Valid from 1 January 2026 to 15 December 2026*
*T&C apply. Not valid with other offers.

 

SA Resident Special Rate

Valid 01 January – 15 December 2026

 

SA Resident Special Luxury Suite
*T&C Apply
Honeymoon Suite
*T&C Apply
Per person sharing per night R 5 950R 6 750
Single per night R 8 900R10 100
Per child 10 – 12 years of age sharing with two full paying adults R 4 500R 4 500

*Please note that Nambiti Plains is not a fenced camp, therefore, we only accept children from 10 years of age, but we are happy to discuss exceptions.

*We regret that we are not a wheelchair friendly Lodge (quite a few steps and uneven surfaces). Please contact the Lodge before making a reservation when you experience walking difficulty.

INCLUDED

  • 5* Accommodation in our Honeymoon / Luxury Suites
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and/or High Tea as well as Dinner)
  • Two Safari Drives daily with a professional guide in open vehicles (shared vehicles max 8 guests)
  • Snacks and refreshments on both morning and afternoon Safari Drives (afternoon safari includes minerals, soft drinks, house wine, local spirits and beers)
  • Welcome drinks and hand towels on arrival
  • Welcome gift in the room
  • Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, breakfast juice and filtered still water available all day
  • Direct bookings only:
    Full board / All Special Rates: a choice of one of the following drinks during lunch and dinner: a glass of house wine, a local beer or a soft drink (excluding spirits, liquor, mixers and siders)
    Fully Inclusive: All drinks from the bar and mini bar (excluding French Champagne)
  • Bush Wi-Fi internet
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
  • 1% Tourism Levy and 15% South African Tax

 

EXCLUDED

  • Transfers to and from the Reserve – this can be arranged through the Lodge (via an outsourced company) at an additional cost
  • Alternative activities (i.e. Walking Safaris, Night drives, Fishing and Star Gazing) as well as outside activities (Battlefield tours, Helicopter flips, Drakensberg outings)
  • Private dinners / Room Service / Romantic Package
  • Direct bookings:
    Full board / Special rates: all minibar items, additional cellar wines, spirits and liquor as well as champagne
    Fully Inclusive: French champagne
  • Agent bookings:
    All Bar and mini bar items, cellar wines, champagne
  • Curio shop sales
  • Limited laundry services
  • Gratuities (to be settled on the bill via credit card on departure)
  • Any additional requests
  • Reserve Fee: Conservation Levy @ R 300.00 per person per day (subject to change)

ABOUT THE SUITES

Luxury Suites

(2 sets of two Suites with interleading foyers)

  • Luxury Accommodation with en-suite bathroom – double basin (45m³)
  • Super King / 2 x Three quarter beds (extra length)
  • Canopy mosquito net
  • Floor to ceiling windows with stunning bush views
  • Sliding doors opening onto a private deck
  • Private deck with sun loungers, outside table and chairs
  • Open plan bathroom with inside shower
  • Stone Bath looking out into the bush
  • Air Conditioner / heater and overhead fan
  • Hairdryer and amenities (international adaptors, shampoo, conditioner, hand & body wash and more)
  • Coffee station with a selection of teas, freshly home-baked cookies and French plunger coffee
  • Mini Bar stocked with a selection of drinks for your own account
  • Additional smaller pillows and extra blankets.

Honeymoon Suites

(3 separate free-standing Suites)

  • Luxury Accommodation with en-suite bathroom – double basin (90m³)
  • Super King / 2 x Three quarter beds (extra length)
  • Canopy mosquito net
  • Floor to ceiling windows with 180-degree bush views
  • Sliding doors opening onto a private deck
  • Private deck with sun loungers, outside table and chairs
  • Open plan bathroom with indoor as well as stunning outdoor showers
  • Stone Bath looking out into the bush
  • Air Conditioner / heater and overhead fan
  • Hairdryer and amenities (international adaptors, shampoo, conditioner, hand & body wash and more)
  • Coffee station with a selection of teas, freshly home-baked cookies, French plunger coffee and Nespresso
  • Coffee machine
  • Mini Bar stocked with a selection of drinks for your own account
  • Additional smaller pillows and extra blankets

Children and Wheelchair Policies

  • Children aged 10 years and older are welcome.
  • Unfortunately, we are not wheelchair friendly and people with a walking disability should contact us first.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

TRANSFER RATES TO/FROM NAMBITI PLAINS – FROM RATES (UP TO 3 GUESTS)

Other Nambiti Properties (+-40 minutes) – R 2 500

King Shaka International Airport (3 hours) – From R 6 800

OR Tambo International Airport (4 hours) – From R 7 800

* An outsourced, licensed company will be used for all transfers
* Rates for more than 3 guests are available on request
* All transfers are in luxury air conditioned vehicles and are charged per vehicle with a maximum of 3 guests
* Prices are subject to change without prior notice.


FLIGHT TRANSFERS *

Helicopter transfer from KSI / Virginia Airport to Nambiti Plains – Price on Request

Helicopter trip to the Drakensberg (helicopter transfer, picnic at Little Berg and scenic flight over the World Heritage Site)  – Price on Request

* subject to availability and non-commissionable, prices subject to change


PRIVATE SAFARI VEHICLES *

In House Private Safari Vehicle (per day – two drives) – R 8 000 per vehicle

Day visit Drive and drink stop (up to 4 guests) – R 950 per guest sharing a vehicle

Day visit Private Drive and drink stop (per drive) – R 7 000 per vehicle and guide

* subject to availability and non-commissionable

NAMBITI PLAINS LODGE – GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Nambiti Plains Lodge is situated in the Nambiti Game Reserve (Memorial Gate) and is roughly 3.5 hours from Durban and 4.5 hours from Johannesburg
  • Nambiti Plains is a malaria-free area
  • Recommended time of arrival is from 12h00 with check-in to the rooms from 14h00. Rooms are vacated between 10h00 and 10h30. Gates strictly open at 06h00 and close at 18h00
  • When traveling take into account that game drives usually start at 15h30 on your day of arrival and that late arrivals could possibly result in missing your first game drive. Please check with the Lodge as game drive times may vary with the seasons.
  • Lunch is usually served between 13h00 to 14h30 (times may change), however late arrivals can still enjoy a small High Tea.
  • Please contact the Lodge when passing Ladysmith as to avoid a waiting period as the Lodge is situated a distance from the gate.
  • Guests will be required to sign an indemnity form before arrival, sign in at the gate, then proceed with private vehicles to the undercover guest parking from where a guide will collect you in open safari vehicles and you will be driven to the lodge.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • We require 50% deposit 4 days from making the reservation in order to secure the booking.
  • Full payment is required 30 days prior to the confirmed arrival date. 

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations must be made in writing and conditions of cancellation are as follows: 

  • Less than 14 days prior to confirmed arrival date = 100% cancellation fee 
  • 15 to 45 days prior to confirmed arrival date = 50% cancellation fee 
  • 46 or more days prior to confirmed arrival date = loss of 20% deposit 

NAMBITI PLAINS LODGE – PAYMENT DETAILS

Booking & Deposits

  • Provisional bookings are held for 4 days.
  • A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking.
  • Please note that 20% of the total booking is non-refundable (see cancellation policy).

Final Payment

  • Full accommodation payment is due 30 days prior to arrival.

Conservation Levy

  • A mandatory conservation levy is charged per person per night by the Nambiti Reserve.
  • This will be added to your extras account and settled on departure.

Accepted Payments at the Lodge

  • Visa & Mastercard only.
  • We are a cashless property.
  • Diners, American Express and cheques are not accepted.

Bank Charges

  • Guests are responsible for all bank charges.
  • International transfers:
    – Under R25 000: ±R400 surcharge
    – Over R25 000: ±0.5% of accommodation value (Charges may vary by bank).

Banking Details

Account Name: Desert Star Trading
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch code: 045626
Account type: Cheque
Account number: 042936403
VAT Number: 464 024 8581

International Bank Transfers

Account Name: Desert Star Trading
Bank: Standard Bank, PO Box 85, KwaZulu-Natal, 3600
51 Old Main Road, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Account type: Cheque
Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
Account Number: 042936403

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