Our experienced and knowledgeable field guides will take you on two game drives daily to explore the many wonders that Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve Luxury Safari Lodge has to offer, including the Big 5, plains game, abundant bird life and plenty more!
Waterfall Picnics for special occasions & private functions. By prior arrangement you can enjoy a relaxing picnic on the banks of the Sundays River while listening to the water cascading in the background.
For the history enthusiast, trips to any of the nearby battlefields, including Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana, can be arranged.
Enjoy some quiet time at one of the many well-stocked dams fishing for Bass. Fishing rods are available at our Luxury Safari Lodge.
Elephant Rock Luxury Safari Lodge offers the thrill of Big Five game viewing as well as the creature comforts of a top-class resort. A staff ratio of one staff member per guest ensures phenomenal service and personalised attention to detail. Relax on the deck next to the delightful pool or enjoy a sundowner on the main viewing deck overlooking the waterhole. The bar is an ideal meeting place for pre-dinner drinks.
What better way to escape the heat of the day then to take a dip in the cool water of our rock pool or enjoy a G&T whilst relaxing on a sun lounger on the viewing deck overlooking the Elephant Rock Dam.
Head down to a roaring fire at the Boma to reflect on the days experiences and be mesmerized by the abundance of stars in the Night sky above you.
The lodge is ideal for small, exclusive private functions and teambuilding for up to ten people. Activities and meals to be planned to the guests’ requirements.
pride themselves on the preparation of mouth-watering dishes that appeal to guests from all walks of life. Breakfast is served upon returning from a game drive and consists of a combined Continental & English breakfast & hot dishes made to order. A light lunch is served prior to the afternoon safari and a sumptuous dinner awaits guests upon returning from the late afternoon safari. Guests’ individual dietary requirements are respected and visitors are requested to advise of any special dietary requirements at the reservation stage.
Elephant Rock is the perfect facility for a celebratory getaway. Sole and exclusive use of the lodge is available. Plan your own menu, time of drive and location of meals by arrangement.
Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve is situated in a malaria-free region in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Offering diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. The Nambiti Private Game Reserve was started in 1999 from what was originally a cattle and maize farming area. These farms were acquired and then the mammoth task of removing internal fencing and old buildings started. After all the unwanted man-made structures were removed, the task of removing all alien vegetation commenced – this is still on going. After some time the reserve was ready for the delicate task of reintroducing wildlife. Now after many years of productive management, the reserve has come full circle. The fauna and flora is flourishing. Most of the endemic species have returned giving a particularly diverse range of species not found in most protected areas in South Africa. The reserve certainly has plenty of water – so vital to the flourishing wildlife and maintaining this ecosystem at such a high level.
The Nambiti Private Game Reserve is home to the “Big Five” as well as about thirty other game species, including cheetah, hyena and hippo. The bushveld on this game reserve has incredible biodiversity including savannah, grassland, thornveld and tall acacia trees of the Tugela Basin biome. The birdlife is prolific with several rare bird species found in the ravine bush alongside the two 40 metre waterfalls of the Sundays River, which flows through the reserve. Nambiti is close to both the Anglo/Zulu as well as the Anglo/Boer battlefields. The Battle of Elandslaagte was fought partially on Nambiti.
Fantastic weekend in the bush - An amazing weekend with friends in a very comfortable and tastefully appointed lodge with all the amenities one could wish for.
Game drives are conducted by professional and... read more engaging rangers in a beautiful reserve with plenty of game. Had some awesome sightings and a herd of elephants playing in the dam right in front of the lodge was especially memorable.
The meals were great, with plenty of taste and variety, and staff amazing- friendly and thoroughly professional.
Highly recommended
BEST PLACE FOR A CELEBRATION! - We were privileged to share in the 20th anniversary celebrations at Elephant Rock over the past weekend. It truly is a special place managed by a wonderful team. ... read more As always we had a great time and the team there did their usual fantastic job in looking after us. Great game drives, fabulous good and great company. Thank you to the team for spoiling us as always and congratulations on the milestone
Outstanding experience - We had a wonderful experience at Elephant Rock from the booking, check in, game drives and meals - all were excellent! The communication before we arrived was good and they... read more accommodated our many changes to our booking with no hassles. The meals were outstanding and the rooms were so comfortable and well positioned for game viewing out over the dam, one almost wanted to spend a day just enjoying the rooms! The game drives with the knowledgeable and friendly guide, Naledi, were awesome. We really couldn't fault Elephant Rock - it was a great experience all round.
Thank you to all the staff.
This Place Is Heaven! - This Place Is Heaven!
We ate, drank, watched wildlife, and enjoyed massages—it was only three nights, but it felt like a full week of pure bliss. The team is incredible—so... read more welcoming and well-trained. Honestly, you don’t need to look any further in Nambiti—this is the place to be. Small and intimate really nothing beats that for us.
A huge thank you to everyone for making it such a memorable trip. I brought my girlfriend from the UK and her brother, and they absolutely loved it!
No need to look further for the best lodge in Nambiti Park! - Well, I did my first safari druing my honeymoon in Tanzania and was keen to offer a similar experience to my two young daughters (8 and 6 year-old) and I... read more was extremely happily surprised by the level of service, kindness of the team (Steve, Rene, Stephanie) and professionalism of this lodge. I was told that there was only two small lodges (out of 10 commercial lodges) in Nambiti Park and we fell onto the best boutique one. The amenities (newly refurbished rooms), the quality of the food and the smiles on any staff faces made it a memorable experience. Animal-wise, we were lucky to see all types of animals from lions, cheetahs, giraffes, rhino, hippos etc. If you are looking for a boutique experience, look no further and book quikcly.
A brilliant 3 days - Since we were a group of 8, we had the privilege of having the whole lodge to ourselves. What a treat! From the warm welcome, to the cosy and spacious... read more accomodation, to the delicious food, to the spectacular view, to the interesting game drives. Everything was brilliant! We loved our three days with you.
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Fantastic weekend in the bush - An amazing weekend with friends in a very comfortable and tastefully appointed lodge with all the amenities one could wish for.
Game drives are conducted by professional and... read more engaging rangers in a beautiful reserve with plenty of game. Had some awesome sightings and a herd of elephants playing in the dam right in front of the lodge was especially memorable.
The meals were great, with plenty of taste and variety, and staff amazing- friendly and thoroughly professional.
Highly recommended
BEST PLACE FOR A CELEBRATION! - We were privileged to share in the 20th anniversary celebrations at Elephant Rock over the past weekend. It truly is a special place managed by a wonderful team. ... read more As always we had a great time and the team there did their usual fantastic job in looking after us. Great game drives, fabulous good and great company. Thank you to the team for spoiling us as always and congratulations on the milestone
Outstanding experience - We had a wonderful experience at Elephant Rock from the booking, check in, game drives and meals - all were excellent! The communication before we arrived was good and they... read more accommodated our many changes to our booking with no hassles. The meals were outstanding and the rooms were so comfortable and well positioned for game viewing out over the dam, one almost wanted to spend a day just enjoying the rooms! The game drives with the knowledgeable and friendly guide, Naledi, were awesome. We really couldn't fault Elephant Rock - it was a great experience all round.
Thank you to all the staff.
This Place Is Heaven! - This Place Is Heaven!
We ate, drank, watched wildlife, and enjoyed massages—it was only three nights, but it felt like a full week of pure bliss. The team is incredible—so... read more welcoming and well-trained. Honestly, you don’t need to look any further in Nambiti—this is the place to be. Small and intimate really nothing beats that for us.
A huge thank you to everyone for making it such a memorable trip. I brought my girlfriend from the UK and her brother, and they absolutely loved it!
No need to look further for the best lodge in Nambiti Park! - Well, I did my first safari druing my honeymoon in Tanzania and was keen to offer a similar experience to my two young daughters (8 and 6 year-old) and I... read more was extremely happily surprised by the level of service, kindness of the team (Steve, Rene, Stephanie) and professionalism of this lodge. I was told that there was only two small lodges (out of 10 commercial lodges) in Nambiti Park and we fell onto the best boutique one. The amenities (newly refurbished rooms), the quality of the food and the smiles on any staff faces made it a memorable experience. Animal-wise, we were lucky to see all types of animals from lions, cheetahs, giraffes, rhino, hippos etc. If you are looking for a boutique experience, look no further and book quikcly.
GREAT STAFF! All was PERFECT. Thank you so much!
Paradise exists! It is here…..
I want to address a warm thank you to each & everyone involved in our experience here at Nambiti. I had one of the best experiences I’ve had, on all levels. Thank you for taking such good care of us, for being so kind, with such great energy & lovely smiles.
Congratulations for the food, which was absolutely perfect, tasty, original & diverse at every meal. Very grateful for what you all offers us. Thanks you.
What an enjoyable experience! Thank you so much for making our 30th wedding anniversary so special. The hospitality, accommodation, food and game drives were all such an amazing treat -thank you!
Thank you for an amazing stay. This place just keeps getting better & better.
Phenomenal visit.
PS Keegan & Steph are AMAZING!!
Everything about our stay was excellent & exceeded our expectations, which were high!
Thank you for a wonderful stay. You guys always give so much more than is asked for. Thanks
Absolutely fantastic in all ways. The staff are wonderful and they looked after us very well. Enjoyed everything about our stay & saw lots of animals.
Exceptional service and hospitality. I have had a wonderful holiday and will definitely return with my family. This had definitely been the trip of a lifetime.
The game drives were incredible! I cannot believe how may animals we saw so close up. Our ranger was very knowledgeable and mad the whole experience so much fun
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