July 2019: Want to go on a luxury safari without leaving the comfort and convenience of your luxury accommodation? If you’re not keen on donning those safari hats and boots or stepping out into the heat, then Sofa Safaris are the perfect option for you. Relax in style and let the wildlife come to you while you enjoy the views from your private deck at some of South Africa’s most luxurious safari lodges.
First Car Rental brings you a list of 5 of the best safari lodges in South Africa where the animals come to you while you relax on your private deck and take in the amazing sights and sounds of the African bush. Sofa Safaris are an ideal way to simply unwind and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Whether you need car hire in South Africa for a quick getaway or a luxury SUV rental to match your opulent safari experience, we have the perfect vehicle for you.
1. Royal Malewane
The award-winning Royal Malewane is a secluded luxury safari lodge located in the Thornybush Private Game Reserve, within the Greater Kruger National Park.
This 5-star safari lodge offers six stylishly decorated luxury suites designed for pure relaxation and intimacy. Each suite is linked by wooden walkways to the main lodge and features a private wooden deck, thatched gazebo, and plunge pool. Guests often come face-to-face with juvenile elephants that enjoy a drink from the plunge pool.
Luxury meets the wild in the heart of Africa’s finest bushveld, where Royal Malewane’s expert guides ensure intimate game experiences and up-close sightings of the Big 5. For the ultimate luxury safari experience, First Car Rental provides luxury car hire to ensure your journey is as stylish as your stay.
2. Hlosi Game Lodge
This luxurious safari lodge is situated within the Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape and offers guests the chance to experience luxury safari accommodation with breathtaking views. The lodge is located on a hill overlooking a river plain, providing a perfect backdrop for sofa safaris where wildlife comes right to your doorstep.
Guests can choose from a luxury safari tent, a one-bedroom suite for a romantic safari experience, or a two-bedroom family suite. The Hlosi Game Lodge is an ideal choice for family safaris, catering to children of all ages and specializing in child-friendly safari options without compromising on a luxurious experience for adults. To make your family adventure seamless, consider affordable car hire options from First Car Rental.
3. Sanctuary Makanyane
Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge is situated in the Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West. Located in a peaceful forest and overlooking the beautiful Groot Marico River, each of the eight exclusive suites boasts private sundecks and wrap-around glass walls that afford you spectacular views of the river, the surrounding bush, and its many inhabitants—you’ll feel as if you’re sleeping right in the middle of the wild.
This 5-star lodge offers a host of activities including game drives, guided game walks, and star-view sleep-outs next to a waterhole in the middle of the bush. Sanctuary Makanyane is a perfect retreat for those seeking both adventure and relaxation in a luxury safari lodge setting. For your convenience, First Car Rental offers 4x4 rental options, perfect for navigating the rugged terrains of Madikwe.
4. Londolozi Private Game Reserve
Londolozi Private Game Reserve is a wildlife paradise situated on the Sand River at the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, within the Greater Kruger National Park. Londolozi is one of the original pioneering Private Game Reserves in the eco-tourism industry in South Africa.
Guests can choose from five beautifully appointed luxury lodges situated along the banks of the Sand River. The suites blend the boundaries between inside and outside, creating a seamless integration with nature. Guests can view elephants and other wildlife meandering along the river from the comfort of their luxurious suites.
Londolozi Game Reserve is renowned for its leopard sightings. Guests often catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures from their private decks, making it one of the most sought-after luxury safari experiences in South Africa. To enhance your safari experience, First Car Rental offers long term car hire options, perfect for extended stays in the bush.
5. Camp Jabulani
Camp Jabulani is a 5-star safari lodge in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, located in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. This luxury lodge offers an intimate and exclusive safari experience in the heart of the African bush.
The opulent accommodation includes six palatial, thatched suites that open up to a private oasis set in the African bush. A crystal blue plunge pool with views over the riverbed below is complemented by a generous wooden deck, perfect for sofa safaris where you can watch the wildlife pass by.
Visitors can enjoy viewing herds of antelope, giraffe, and zebra grazing and congregating at the many waterholes. Kapama has five separate prides of lions, and Camp Jabulani guests are fortunate to get amazing sightings of these magnificent animals.
Another highlight of this safari lodge is the Jabulani Elephant Experience, where guests can interact closely with a semi-captive herd of elephants, adding a unique and unforgettable dimension to your luxury safari. For your travels to this stunning lodge, First Car Rental offers luxury SUV hire to match the elegance of your stay.
Book a car with First Car Rental and embark on your next big adventure to these luxurious safari lodges. With 52 branches located nationwide, we offer convenient car hire to get you to your dream safari destination in comfort and style. Whether you need budget car hire for a quick trip or long term car rental for an extended safari, First Car Rental has the perfect solution for you.
