Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps

Excellent game, walking safaris and delicious food in a pair of elegantly simple tented camps

Manyaleti Game Reserve is a 23,000-hectare concession bordering the Kruger National Park. It's prime 'Big 5' country, and because it's private, there are only a handful of jeeps on the prowl at any time. Sightings of lions, buffalo and elephants are near certain, birdlife is rich and colourful, and the guides are extremely knowledgeable. Sightings of other humans, however, are extremely rare.

That's because there are only 2 tented camps in the reserve, both run by Honeyguide. They offer simple but elegant accommodation, one more colonial in style, the other more contemporary. The cuisine is outstanding, and there's a plunge pool to cool off in between your 2 daily game drives. Or you can take a walking safari - there’s nothing like an encounter with an elephant or lion on foot to get the adrenaline pumping! This is a place to really experience life in the bush, while enjoying top cuisine and comfortable accommodation.

Highs

• Some of the best game drives and animal sightings in South Africa, without costing the earth
• Experienced and friendly rangers
• The Mantobeni Camp feels really close to nature - it speaks of wild animals and dark nights
• The Khoka Moya Camp is very stylish - think Conran-meets-bushveld!

Lows

• Communal dining may be too much if you’ve come for a romantic break
• Solar-powered lamps don’t last all night!
• Tents can get rather hot in summer (but there are fans) and cold on winter nights (but hot water bottles are provided).