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Situated on the banks of the Komati River, Nkomazi Game Reserve offers luxurious tented accommodation on 15,000 hectares of land. The lodge is located within a 2-hour drive of Nelspruit.

Two game drives per day are included in the rates at Nkomazi, and occur at sunrise and sunset. Other activities available at the lodge include bird-watching, fly-fishing, and star-gazing.

The facilities were top notch. Everything was clean and modern. The rooms weee spacious and beautifully appointed. The food was excellent and the staff was friendly and took your comfort as your first priority. Our guide Jonathan was knowledgeable and gave us some of the most memorable experiences on the reserve. We saw giraffes, zebras, lions, wildebeest, hartebeest, lumbar, elephants, leopard and every kind of antelope

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9.4
Superb
287 reviews
Price from
£446
per night

Each room at Dawsons Game Lodge is creatively decorated with rich colours and luxurious materials. All feature fireplaces and tea/coffee facilities.

Dawson's Game Lodge is located a 3-hour drive from Johannesburg.

Traveling is amazing but.... Traveling on your birthday is special and if you travel to the right place then it's priceless. Dawsons is the gift that keeps giving nothing short of amazing. The pictures honestly don't capture the beauty of this place and the warm hearts that brings life to this amazing farm. I had the pleasure of spending my birthday with the amazing Dawsons family Zaph, Diana, Msoni, Nari, Jerry and team. When they say it's the people that make the place, I indeed lived it during my stay the service, the engagement, they were amazing. Dawson's farm offers more and more, like animals roaming freely in the farm it's definitely a must visit. It is very clean and we'll kept. Definitely a yes from me.💯

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9.3
Superb
214 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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Lodges that guests love in Badplaas

  • Avg. price/night: £412.94
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 287 reviews
    Newly renovated lodge with nice views across the river into the game reserve. Excellent game drives and guide (Thomas). Professional and friendly staff. Plenty of food! Inclusion of all drinks included in our tariff was a nice surprise.
    Ben
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £412.94
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 287 reviews
    Service and experience are incredible. The staff at the lodge is very friendly, food was outstanding and the morning and evening game drive are fantastic.
    Andre
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £375.79
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 214 reviews
    Beautiful lodge in stunning surroundings. Great staff and we had a wonderful 7 nights at Dawsons
    Frederick
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £412.94
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 287 reviews
    Nkomazi was exceptional in every way. The Lodge itself was lovely, with excellent and abundant meals. The staff was terrific, especially our ranger, Vicky. We were pleased that the Reserve respected the ecology of the wildlife, both animals and plants, rather than making it exciting for tourists.
    Patricia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £412.94
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 287 reviews
    it is a beautiful lodge with fantastic staff. we enjoyed every minute. management were very accommodating and everything was fabulous
    Tanya
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £375.79
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 214 reviews
    Loved the fact it was an easy 3.5hr trip from Jhb and located in a very serene part of the Lowveld. The lodge is lovely, staff super and the food great. Loved the little high tea in the afternoons!
    Littlewood
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £375.79
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 214 reviews
    Amazing lodge. Everything was clean and perfect
    Essa
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £412.94
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 287 reviews
    incredible location to make safari.
    Antoine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £375.79
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 214 reviews
    Dawsons Lodge by far exceeded our expectations. The rooms are just luxury waiting to be experienced. Large and well decorated - one of the biggest rooms we have ever stayed in. Bathroom with shower and bath, and even a walk in closet. Loved the bay window seat. Mini bar and fridge. Our patio had a wonderful view of the mountains. Breakfast, lunch and dinner - well prepared and presented with a wide variety of choice. The friendly staff made this really an awesome experience. Will definitely recommend.
    Annelie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £412.94
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 287 reviews
    From the time we stepped into the lodge until the last step on leaving was magical. The staff,hospitality,accommodation,food,care and game drives the reserve itself filled us with so much joy. If you love the bush...this is one beautiful game reserve to visit before you leave the planet.....
    Rogers
    Young couple