Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, aerial view of suits

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On Safari in South Africa – Mabula's Kingfisher Villa – Premier Collection

With the backdrop of the Mabula Game Reserve, this ‘Big Five’ escape adds luxury and an exclusive lodge stay to the classic South African safari experience. 

Embrace the best of South Africa's wild spaces with a luxurious, all-inclusive stay at the Kingfisher Villa Suites, set in the heart of the acclaimed Mabula Game Reserve. This uniquely intimate lodge-resort hosts a maximum of 10 customers across its five suites and promises an even more exclusive safari experience. Overlooking the vast Waterberg Mountains is an expansive terrace, which offers unrivalled views of the local wildlife, and you can unwind in the lodge's infinity pool and premium spa facilities (payable locally). Your Premier experience begins upon arrival, with welcome drinks and high tea served on deck, and you’ll have the evening free to settle in at leisure.

Waste no time on your first full day at the lodge as you enjoy your first two game drives, before venturing back into the bush on foot for a closer look at the region’s colourful ecosystems the next day. Continue ticking animals off your safari wish-list with two more half-day game drives and join with a specialist guide for a safari with a difference, focusing on the botanical side of the bushveld. Enjoy a dinner under the open African skies ahead of a stargazing experience accompanied by a local expert, and bookend a lavish bush brunch with two more thrilling game drives the following day. You’ll have ample time to make the most of the lodge’s refined public spaces in your downtime. Animal spotting will be front of mind across the next two days, with a specialised tracking safari and a further three half-day game drives which offer a final few opportunities to spot the reserve’s striking local wildlife. At the end of your safari adventure, enjoy a final breakfast at the lodge and travel back to Johannesburg for your return flight.  

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Top Highlights

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, outdoor lounge area

Embrace five-star luxury in the heart of the bushveld with a seven-night stay at the exclusive Kingfisher Villa Suites

Tourists observing an elephant on a game drive in Mabula Game Reserve, South Africa

Set out in search of the legendary ‘Big Five’ on nine safari game drives

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, outdoor dining

Enjoy daily gourmet meals which showcase the flavours of South Africa and all-inclusive service throughout

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, stargazing

Marvel at the open African skies, far removed from any light pollution, on a guided stargazing experience

Itinerary

More highlights

Get a closer look at South Africa’s breathtaking natural world with an expert-led bush walk

Learn more about the local species with an expert-led wildlife talk

Delve deeper into the bush for a specialist botanical safari and discover the traditional uses of South Africa’s diverse plant life

Settle in for an immersive bush dinner under the stars

Discover the art of animal tracking from a local expert and see the prints and trails up close

Tuck into a lavish bush brunch in the heart of the Mabula Game Reserve

Enhance your safari adventure with a range of optional activities and excursions

What the price includes

  • Seven nights’ all-inclusive accommodation at the Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve
  • Seven breakfasts, six lunches, seven dinners and seven high teas
  • All-Inclusive bar service between 10am and 10pm (excluding premium brands)
  • Nine safari game drives
  • Guided bush walk
  • Expert-led wildlife talk
  • Specialist botanical safari
  • A bush dinner
  • Evening stargazing experience
  • A bush brunch
  • Animal-tracking game drive
  • Return flights to Johannesburg with comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout
  • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced wildlife specialist and guide
  • All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

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Departure point Departure date Price (per person) Availability
Belfast City George Best

January 2029 - December 2029

from £4733.00 pp

27 dates available

Glasgow

January 2029 - December 2029

from £4733.00 pp

27 dates available

Inverness

April 2029 - October 2029

from £4940.00 pp

16 dates available

London Heathrow

January 2027 - December 2029

from £3757.00 pp

61 dates available

Manchester

January 2029 - December 2029

from £4733.00 pp

27 dates available

Newcastle

January 2029 - December 2029

from £4918.00 pp

27 dates available

Accommodation

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, upstairs sitting area
Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve Mabula Game Reserve Comprising only five suites, this luxury lodge-resort is set in the heart of the Mabula Game Reserve and showcases the treasures of the South African bushveld in an intimate and exclusive way.

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Save up to 10% applies to escorted tours only. This offer applies to new bookings only, made between 1st October and 8th November 2026, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing, holidays with late availability pricing and excludes river cruises, Wimbledon tours, Andre Rieu concert breaks and Edinburgh Tattoo. See full terms & conditions.

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