The best lodges for Giraffe viewing in South Africa

Giraffe sightings are special and there is nothing like watching a large herd of giraffe gently going about their daily activities. Common on most reserves, we are featuring the lodges where properties boast high numbers of giraffe and where giraffe are seen almost daily.

Makalali boast high densities of giraffe, making it one of the best places to see these graceful creatures.

Makalali

Nkomazi Game Reserve's Komati Tented Camp is the place to stay if you're in search of luxury and large herds of giraffe

In the Eastern Cape, Kariega Game Reserve has relaxed game, including giraffe, and vehicles can get close to the majestic creatures. Part of the reserve is big 5 free where guests can go for short hikes and stand a chance to see giraffe while on foot. There are four lodges to select from:

The luxurious Ukhozi Lodge

The views from Ukhozi's rooms

The delightful highly rated River Lodge

The log cabins of Main Lodge

Kariega - sundowner stop overlooking the Kariega River

The renovated farmhouse of The Homestead

Along with impressive bird viewing, Mopane Bush Lodge is also ideal for great giraffe sightings

Only three hours from Johannesburg, Kololo Main Camp is another ideal spot for giraffe viewing. 

Kololo Main Camp

Not situated on a big 5 game reserve, Thandeka Lodge, offers giraffe as one of their major attractions

Thandeka Lodge