Experience
While many safaris focus solely on a game drive, we offer a range of experiences and adventures designed to ignite the imagination and pique a deeper sense of curiosity. You can immerse yourself in adventures over several days which, as well as our astonishing game drives, can include animal photography classes, hiking through untamed landscapes, cooking with local ingredients, overnight camping high in the mountains and even taking part in sustainable initiatives. Through these experiences, you’ll discover both new and ancient ways to make a positive impact on your own life and on the lives of others.
Game Drives
Start at sunrise and be back in time for breakfast and leave after lunch and return after sunset. There will be no end to the amazing animals, birds and plants that you’ll see whilst in Nambiti Private Game Reserve. Our rangers have staggering knowledge of the bush, the wetlands, the plains - and the bugs and beasts that live in them.
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We will create bespoke game drives for all guests. We’ll devise a tailor-made plan that’s perfect for you. Our friendly, passionate and knowledgeable rangers will tell fascinating stories along the way, our almost silent, electric 4x4s allow you to get much closer to the animals, while our vehicle restrictions mean it never gets too crowded. Our fleet of vehicles is completely customised to provide comfort and safety for everyone. We even have a vehicle designed specifically for wheelchair users.
Excursions
The stillness of a sunrise walking safari is blissful. You may prefer a livelier wine-tasting tour, helicopter exploration of the Drakensberg mountains or a Braai in the Bush. Our concierge will ensure your visit to The Homestead is as adventurous or as tranquil as you wish it to be.
- Explore the battlefields
The Homestead is constructed on land steeped in history. Our guides can take you to the scenes of famous battles between the Voortrekker and the Zulu, the British and the Zulu and the British and the Boer, such as Elandslaagte, Spion Kop, Ladysmith and Rorke's drift.
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- Iron Stone 🪨 A Dolerite rock found in the ground surrounding The Homestead, excavated during construction and expertly carved into the cladding for the main lodge and our luxury suites. #TheHomestead #Recycling #Design #SustainableMaterial #Luxury #Safari
- ✨ The Homestead main lodge connects a beautiful, natural escarpment to an active watering hole at the other end. The roof is planted using the same grass that covers the nearby grasslands to add a layer of natural harmony to its design and allow it to blend perfectly into its surroundings. ✨ #TheHomestead #Design #Architecture #SouthAfrica #Luxury #Safari
- It's World Ranger Day! We want to thank each and every Ranger for their unwavering commitment, bravery and the sacrifices they make to protect and conserve our wildlife. #WorldRangerDay #StandWithRangers #Conservation
- Happy World Giraffe Day! Did you know that Giraffes can guzzle up to 45kgs of leaves and twigs a day? 🤯
- Did you know? 💡 Marabou Storks can swallow a full kilogram of food in one gulp!
- Aloe spectabilis ❇️ Native to KwaZulu-Natal ❇️ Has antibacterial and antibiotic properties so can be used for bee stings, insect bites and other medicinal purposes. ❇️ Grows 10 leaves a year, so by counting the leaves on the plant as well as the dead leaves on the trunk you can work out exactly how old it is. On average takes around 80 years to grow to a meter. ❇️ Is eaten by Kudu and Eland in the dryer months and Elephants love them Photography: Craig Scott Photography
- Our full-body deep tissue massage makes use of tools like this Acacia wood tri-touch tool to relive tension in the deeper layers of muscle with firmer pressure and slower strokes. The Homestead Spa will rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with a wonderful array of treatments using the finest products and tools to give you the best experience possible. Photography: Craig Scott Photography
- Sundowner 🍹 (noun) 1. a drink at sunset in a beautiful spot 2. the perfect way to start the weekend Photography: Craig Scott
- Did you know? 💡 Elephants eat up to 150kg in one day, which is roughly the weight of an adult Hartebeest. Photography: Rudi Hulsholf
- The Southern Tree Agama/Blue-throated Agama 🔹 Males have a bright blue head which they use during displays to attract the attention of the simple brown or tan females. 🔹 Ants make up the main component of their diet. 🔹 These lizards are considered to be primarily arboreal and spend most of their life in the treetops Photography: Rudi Husholf
- Happy Valentine's Day! 💕 Photography: Emma Gatland
- The Yellow-billed Stork: ⭐ These birds can grow between 95-105 cm, weigh around 1,900-2,300 grams, with a wingspan of 150-165 cm. ⭐ During breeding season their white plumage becomes a delicate pink colour. ⭐ Their preferred feeding method is to stand in knee-deep water along the edge of reeds, stamping their feet, in search of frogs, small fish and other aquatic life. Photography: Rudi Husholf
- Wake us up when it's the weekend! 😴 #visithomestead #thehomestead #sleepinglions #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- Want to know more about The Homestead’s artisan and tailor-made food offerings? Or want to know why the drinks selection will be truly special, from wine experiences, whisky tastings to bespoke cocktails? Then head to our Q&A with Francois Briel, Food & Beverage Manager at The Homestead - Link in bio. #visithomestead #thehomestead #artisan #wineexperience #whiskytasting #bespokecocktails #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- Turtles on a hippo! 🐢🦛 A beautiful snapshot of the wildlife in @nambitireserve living in complete harmony! 💚 #visithomestead #thehomestead #turtles #hippos #wildlifephotography #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- Starting to plan your travels for 2023? Don’t forget to include The Homestead on your list, situated in the @nambitireserve, The Homestead mixes sustainable practices with wonderfully attentive service. There is nowhere on Earth quite like it as a haven of tranquillity, discovery and reflection. Sign up for our newsletter to be one of the first to find out when we open – Link in bio. #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- A Game Drive 'The Homestead Style’ - bespoke game drives for all guests and tailor-made plans that are perfect for you. There will be no end to the amazing animals, birds and plants that you’ll see whilst in Nambiti Private Game Reserve. Our rangers have staggering knowledge of the bush, the wetlands, the plains - and the bugs and beasts that live in them. To sign up for our newsletter and be one of the first to know when we open head to our website - Link in bio. #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti #wildlifephotography #oryx #hippo #giraffe #elephant
- When booking a stay at The Homestead you’ll be able to choose from one of our spacious, impeccable guest suites. Each one has a spectacular view, private deck, butler service and WiFi – all with their own elegant designs and magical touches. Head to ‘The Lodge’ on our website to find out more - Link in bio. #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- The Dung Beetle: 🔹 There are approximately 780 species of Dung Beetle in South Africa alone. They vary in size from a minuscule 5mm to a larger species at 50mm. 🔹 On average dung beetles can roll a ball of dung 50 times their own weight – these little guys are pretty strong! 🔹 If it weren’t for beetles, dung would harden and cover the ground. Grass and other plants would find it very difficult to grow. They also help to assist in fertilising the ground by breaking up and burying the dung. #visithomestead #thehomestead #dungbeetle #wildlifephotography #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
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- Today is Sustainability Day and we believe that we’re all responsible for creating a better world for each other and future generations, and that means taking care of the people around us and the planet we live on. Find out more about how we are working to incorporate sustainable practices in everything we do - Link in bio. . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #sustainabilityday2022 #sustainabilityday
- Peace, Love and Understanding These three words form the foundations of The Homestead’s ethos. It’s a haven of harmony created close to the rugged plains where battles once raged. Acknowledging our past helps clarify our future. The original farmhouse ruins on the site are reminders of the region’s past, and so we chose to restore them to reflect the spirit of each word. Peace: A serene studio for our guests to practice yoga and meditate. Love: A beautiful private dining space under the stars. Understanding: A curated museum, filled with original maps, letters and artefacts from the moments in history that shaped South Africa. . Photography: @emmagatlandphotography . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- One of the younger members of our animal family spotted on a recent game drive. 🧡 . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #lioncub #cub #wildlifephotography #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- The Homestead is located in @nambitireserve, set in KwaZulu-Natal on 23,000 magnificent acres near the town of Ladysmith, South Africa. We're getting closer to being able to welcome you to our home, to find out more, head to our website - Link in bio. . Photography: @emmagatlandphotography . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- These two 😍 Did you know that Giraffes are social animals? They generally live in herds of about 10 to 20 individuals, but the herds can grow to 50 individuals. Funnily enough, a group of giraffes are called “towers.” 🦒 . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #giraffes #wildlifephotography #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti