At Africa Easy we try to visit all of the properties we work with as often as we can. While the options are truly endless, we do have a shortlist of our favorite spots based on exceptional game viewing, unique accommodations and attentive service. 

The following are great accommodation locations to explore the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park area and the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal.

ELEPHANT LAKE HOTEL, ST LUCIA – a mid range Hotel
www.elephantlakehotel.co.za



HLUHLUWE RIVER LODGE – a high end Lodge

 
PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE – a high end Lodge
www.andbeyond.com
 
Within the Greater Sabi Sand/Kruger National Park Area, home to arguably the world’s most dense game viewing and prime leopard viewing, a few of our favorites include: 
 
LION SANDS RIVER LODGE & PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SABI SAND (Luxury Lodge)
www.lionsands.co.za
 
LONDOLOZI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SABI SAND (Luxury Lodge)
http://www.londolozi.com

SINGITA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SABI SAND (Luxury Lodge)
http://www.singita.com

SABI SABI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SABI SAND (Luxury Lodge, Tented Camp)
http://www.sabisabi.com

MALA MALA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SABI SAND (Luxury Lodge)
http://www.malamala.com
INYATI GAME RESERVE,SABI SAND
www.inyati.co.za
 
The Timbavati is a great game reserve to pair with Sabi Sand. The cat viewings are not as high in this area, but other game is rich and the landscape and topography vary from Sabi Sand. 
 
MOTSWARI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE (High End)
http://www.motswari.co.za
TANDA TULA SAFARI CAMP (High End)
Http://www.tandatula.co.za
AKERU LODGE (Mid Range)
www.akeru.co.za
UMLANI BUSH CAMP (Mid Range)
www.umlani.co.za
The malaria-free area of Madikwe is great for families or for travelers looking for something unique. Madikwe has recently become well-known for their excellent wild dog sightings!
 
IMPODIMO LODGE
www.impodimo.co.za
JACI’S SAFARI LODGE & TREE LODGE (High End)
www.madikwe.co.za

Images courtesy of Hluhluwe River Lodge, Lion Sands Game Reserve and Jaci’s Safari Lodge.