Bateleur Eco safaris is Based in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park, Bateleur Eco Safaris is the ideal lodge for guests who are eager to experience a true African safari. A visit to this tented, eco-friendly lodge will provide an intimate and rewarding experience.  With 10 000 hectares of pristine, Big 5 wilderness to explore, guests can sometimes go for days without seeing another game drive vehicle.  Bateleur Eco Safaris Lodge encourages guests to spend as much time in the bush as possible and provides a fascinating insight into the indigenous fauna & flora. 3 nights FI from ZAR 6900

Why not combine your Kruger safari with a visit to Swaziland and/or Mozambique and its capital Maputo? The safari lodges bordering the south of Kruger are ideally located. Ask for our Five Days in Three Countries Package - combining Kruger safari, Swaziland culture and Mozambique experience, See Mozambique

East Coast – in KwaZulu-Natal, 2-3 hours drive north of Durban lies the National Park Hluhluwe-Umfolozi - with some excellent private lodges and reserves in the vicinity. Many considers Phinda Private Game Reserve unique and maybe South Africa's best safari lodge. Hosting all Big 5, Phinda is especially known for its leopards and luxury accommodation. The vegetation and landscape differs from Kruger and, should you have time, it is well worth doing a safari in both Kruger and Natal.

Eastern Cape – malaria free 1-2 hours outside Port Elizabeth. The area has fast become a top seller as it is conveniently located at the end of the Garden Route and is malaria free all year round. Most game reserves has the Big 5 and some keep the predators in separate areas which makes the other animals less shy and walking experiences safe. Here you will also find your perfect family safari: family rooms, children activities and free of malaria. Addo Elephant National Park is this area's original national park where you will find basic accommodation inside and some luxury guest houses and lodges in the area. An hour north of Port Elizabeth, the Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve and Kariega Private Game Reserve are our recommendations as they have a variety of activities, good game viewing and beach access - the best choice for families!

Both Kruger and the East Coast reserves have summer (November to February) rainfall and the vegetation becomes thicker whereas the Eastern Cape has more of winter rain, dry summers and milder climate. Safaris are good all year round even though Kruger is best experienced between March and October when the heat subsides and it is easier to see the animals as the bush becomes drier.

For those only visiting Cape Town and with limited time, the safari lodges within 2-4 hours drive from Cape Town are convenient. Although, the Cape region is not traditionally a “Big 5” nor safari region, a couple of reserves today have the Big 5 and are perfect as a daytrip from Cape Town or an overnight giving you a malaria fee safari experience.

Specialist safaris - for the safari enthusiast, we can arrange walking safaris, specialized safaris e.g photographic, birds, etc. You can even be taught the basics of tracking, gun handling, rifle craft, game capture, bush craft & survival skills. Sleep-outs under the stars can occasionally also be arranged. Let us know your expectations and interests! If visiting Victoria Falls, we recommend combining with safari in the Chobe National Park of Botswana just on the other side of the border from Zimbabwe - either in a luxury safari lodge on the river or for the adventurous, a walking safari. - Victoria Falls & Chobe