Manyeleti Game Reserve Safari Trips & Tours

Nature lovers will be in heaven in this lesser-known reserve where the true meaning of a safari is revealed.

Meaning the ‘place of the stars’ in the local Shangaan language, Manyeleti encapsulates the wide open skies and spectacular wilderness of the Kruger, while remaining relatively undiscovered. Wedged between the more famous Timbavati and Sabi Sands reserves, and sharing an entirely fenceless border with the Kruger National Park, the plains game viewing is superb as well as the birdlife – there are over 450 species including African grey hornbills, southern carmine bee-eaters and the coveted kori bustard. The reserve is also known for its sightings of African-painted dogs and prides of lions, which are well-known by the guides. With less than 10 properties across 23,000 hectares, safaris in Manyeleti are intimate and authentic and guides take the time to explore the landscape in the finest detail on game drives and bush walks.

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This raw slice of African wilderness lives up to its Shangaan name - 'place of the stars'. Across 23,000 hectares of pristine savanna, just a handful of lodges ensure an uncrowded safari experience. The reserve's position between iconic neighbours creates a vital wildlife corridor, while unfenced Kruger boundaries allow for spectacular game movement. Lion prides and painted dogs steal the spotlight, while over 450 bird species - from hornbills to bee-eaters - add splashes of colour to the scene. With less than 10 properties dotting this vast landscape, guides take time to reveal intricate details of the ecosystem. Game drives track predators through open plains while walking safaris bring intimate wildlife encounters. Photographers discover endless possibilities in this authentic wilderness, where each moment unfolds without another vehicle in sight.

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