Safari Villas

Safari villas let you have a little piece of Africa all to yourselves. Each feels like a home away from home but with all the extras including a private safari guide and personal chef at your beck and call.

We've selected villas in the continent's top safari areas: South Africa villas tucked into the bush of world-renowned Big Five reserves, Tanzania villas overlooking the endless Serengeti plains and Zambia villas a short drive from thundering Victoria Falls.

If you're bringing young children on your African adventure, we'd recommend staying in malaria-free reserves such as South Africa's Madikwe Game Reserve or Kwandwe Private Reserve in the Eastern Cape.

Imagine sitting on the deck of your private safari villa, chatting with friends over lunch while watching wildlife gather at a nearby waterhole. Or sharing the thrill of a game drive with your children.

What's more, you have the luxury of exploring these beautiful surroundings at your own pace; set off on a dawn game drive or sleep in a little, fill your day with safari activities or spend some time lazing by your private pool - it's all up to you!

We Recommend:

Royal Madikwe, is a luxurious bush retreat offering exclusive use for up to 10 guests, in South Africa's Madikwe Game Reserve. Each spacious suite opens onto its own game-viewing deck, and the 2-bedroom family suite also has a large dining room and designer kitchen.

Chongwe River House, in Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park, sleeps up to 8 guests. This extraordinary safari villa has a free-form design, furniture carved from wild wood, and is completely open to the river views. River House is located about 1km from Chongwe River Camp.

Melton Manor is a contemporary 4-bedroom farmhouse in Kwandwe Private Reserve, in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. This safari villa has plenty of places to kick back and relax: in comfortable couches by the fireplace, next to the pool or on the shaded veranda of your luxurious suite.

Leadwood Lodge is set on a riverbank in South Africa's world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve. 4 ultra-luxurious suites are set carefully apart for complete privacy, and each has glass walls and a viewing deck so you can spot wildlife without even leaving 'home'.