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Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve, Ladysmith

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See the big five game animals at Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve. Spread over 8,900 hectares (22,000 acres) of diverse landscapes--grasslands, savannahs, riverine forests, and thornvelds--the reserve is home to more than 40 animal species, including zebras, giraffes, hyenas, hippos, and cheetahs. Accommodations range from tented camps to five-star lodges. The nearby attractions include the famous KwaZulu-Natal battlefields and Drakensberg Mountain Range (a World Heritage Site). Put Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve into our Ladysmith trip builder tool to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Ladysmith.
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  • By Get_In_My_Belly_SA
    Nambiti Plains Lodge, situated in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve just outside of Ladysmith, is a little piece of heaven right here in South Africa. It is a 5 star luxury lodge where you’ll be wined....  more »
  • By jesseo586
    We left Germany to South Africa to just have a break after working throughout the lockdown and I must say, it was worth it afterall. Although it felt a bit weird because the whole situation of...  more »
  • By NatalieC3703
    What a privilege to stay at such an amazing lodge. Umzolozolo is run with passion and love and outstanding personal service that certainly made us feel very special. Thank you Shane, Robert and...  more »
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  • By Jillian Bryant
    Wonderful place to visit. Nice to feel like I am far away from home. Yet so close at the same time.
  • By Simona Conti
    Nambiti is the best game reserve like Hukhuluwe. There are good tourist guides where you can see very well the big five.
  • By Brenda Oldacre
    ALWAYS A PLEASURE- RANGERS AND ALL THE STAFF JUST GREAT.
  • By Carolyn Bridgen
    Brilliant. If you want to see the big 5 close up with an excellent and experienced guide, then look no further.
  • By Peter G
    Awesome big 5 experience and can't wait to get back there
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