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Private villas & houses in South Africa

South African private villas and houses

South Africa's nicest private villas and camps

South Africa's Cape lends itself well to family and relaxed group trips. There are several lovely private houses and villas in South Africa for travellers. Most include a private chef and a private guide and vehicle for activities - so you can set your own schedule each day.

Ask us about the various options - but often families and small groups will drive themselves between just a few locations, staying in each for an extended stay. They're like having a home away from home, so beware: once you've spent time on one of these 'exclusive use' properties, you may find it difficult to go back to a normal lodge or hotel again.

Call us to discuss this type of trip and we can talk to you about these options in detail, as well as any obvious alternatives.

Bushmans Kloof

Bushmans Kloof ‘s Koro Lodge is an exclusive private villa. Located 3km from the main lodge at Bushmanskloof, it can accommodate up to ten people and comes complete with private staff. It is a great base to explore the Cederberg area.

Best camps & lodges for Private villas & houses in South Africa


Hog Hollow Country Lodge

Hog Hollow

Hog Hollow's villas are a great for a family or group of up to six people travelling together. It offers stunning scenery from its private pool and fantastic walks through the indigenous forest. It’s a superb base if you want to explore this area of the Garden Route.


95% (30 reviews)
Kariega Homestead

The Homestead

Kariega Homestead in the Cape is a safari house for exclusive-use by up to 14 travellers. Compared with other private villas and houses in South Africa it’s a relatively affordable option – though fairly basic. Expect a private chef and guide.


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Kwandwe Uplands Homestead

Uplands Homestead

Uplands Homestead is a private villa in South Africa’s Cape, which sleeps up to six guests on an ‘exclusive-use’ basis. It is - fully fenced - situated in Kwandwe Game Reserve and comes with a private chef, guide and 4WD safari vehicle.


100% (1 review)
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve

Bushmans Kloof

Bushmans Kloof ‘s Koro Lodge is an exclusive private villa. Located 3km from the main lodge at Bushmanskloof, it can accommodate up to ten people and comes complete with private staff. It is a great base to explore the Cederberg area.


98% (17 reviews)

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Where to see wildlife species in South Africa

Maximise the chances of seeing your favourite animals based on traveller sightings reports from the field.


Buffalo

Buffalo

Syncerus caffer

One of the ‘Big Five’, buffalo earned a fearsome reputation in hunters’ tales. By contrast, big herds of these sociable bovids are placid, but mount formidable defences against predators.

83% SUCCESS

3,067 sightings from 3,691 observations

Where to see buffalo in South Africa

Cheetah

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Acinonyx jubatus

The cheetah is the fastest land animal and the only cat that hunts by pure speed. Found largely in open grasslands, its slim, elegant form is today an increasingly rare sight.

34% SUCCESS

1,272 sightings from 3,793 observations

Where to see cheetah in South Africa

Elephant

Elephant

Loxodonta africana

By far the biggest of the so-called Big Five – indeed, the largest land animal on the planet – the elephant shapes the very landscape it inhabits and is a defining presence on any safari.

91% SUCCESS

4,372 sightings from 4,800 observations

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