Exclusive-Use Villas in Africa
Africa
Exclusive-use villas in Africa offer private and luxurious accommodations for the ultimate family or group safari. Guests have sole access to the entire property with an exclusive-use villa. These secluded retreats provide personalized services, like private chefs, guides, and safari experiences tailored to guest preferences. Below is a list of some of our favorite exclusive-use villas in Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe that provide 5-star comforts, an intimate setting, and impeccable service, as well as all of the activities and experiences you are seeking on safari. These exclusive-use villas welcome children; however, some activities may have age limitations. Be sure to talk with your travel consultant about the age range of your group.
Tanzania Exclusive-Use Villa
Singita Serengeti House
Location: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania Accommodation: 8 guests; 2 suites in the main house and 2 garden suites with private baths Group space: infinity pool, expansive outdoor deck, fire pit, eat-in family kitchen, media room, fitness center, massage suite, and tennis pavilion Service: daily onsite staff and management Safari experience: daily game drives, guided safari walks, hot air ballooning and birdwatching or relax while watching the nearby waterhole where game regularly gather to drink; children may participate in a Mini Rangers course
Kenya Exclusive-Use Villa
Cottar's Bush Villa
Location: Masai Mara National Park, Kenya Accommodation: 12 guests; 5 ensuite bedrooms with stunning views Group space: large living room, dining room, a magnificent viewing deck and a 25-meter swimming pool Service: dedicated and discrete staff of eight, award-winning guides and a dedicated wildlife drive vehicle Safari experience: adrenaline-filled, life-enriching privately guided wildlife drives, night wildlife drives and bush walks; children may participate in Maasai Warrior School, as well as other adventures and lessons
South Africa Exclusive-Use Villas
Singita Castleton
Location: Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa Accommodation: 12 guests; 6 ensuite cottages Group space: swimming pool, outdoor boma, bocce and tennis courts, wine cellar, fitness center, yoga pavilion and massage treatment rooms Service: a dedicated team of staff consisting of a private chef, butler and ranger Safari experience: experience the abundance of an area fondly known as Big Cat Country through daily game drives, guided safari walks and birdwatching; children may participate in a Mini Rangers course
Royal Malewane
Location: Thornybush Nature Reserve, South Africa Accommodation: Waterside House accommodates 8 and Africa House accommodates 12 Group space: family games room, swimming pool, gym room Service: a private chef, host, guide and tracker with a private vehicle Safari experience: award-winning field guides and trackers lead drives, walks, birding and photographic safaris; children may participate in a Little Explorers program
Jabulani Zindoga Villa
Location: Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa Accommodation: 6 guests; 3 bedroom (master suite, main suite and twin-bedded suite) grand villa Group space: lounge, dining room, living room, deck and plunge pool Service: a private chef, butler and ranger Safari experience: morning and evening game drives, as well as an up-close opportunity to observe the Jabulani elephant herd in their daily routine—a soulful safari experience; children may participate in the JabuJuniors program
Tarkuni Homestead, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Location: Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa Accommodation: 10 guests; 5 suites under one roof Group space: lounge, dining room, veranda, plunge pool, fire pit, boma, gazebo and spa suite Service: dedicated host and private chef on hand to take care of every detail from dining to safari activities Safari experience: interpretative game drives, birding, tracking, nature walks and horse riding, as well as a unique opportunity to observe meerkat families up close; children may participate in a Junior Ranger program
Grootbos
Location: Gansbaai, South Africa Accommodation: 8 to 12 guests; two villa options with 4 or 6 elegant suites Group space: kitchen, living areas, cinema and media room, gym, sauna and relaxation room, pool table room and swimming pool Service: dedicated team of professionals, including a private guide, butler, personal chef and wine steward Safari experience: land, sea or air experiences, including whale watching, shark cage diving, botanical safari, coastal safari, horseback riding, hiking and birdwatching; kids will enjoy collecting their own eggs for breakfast and treasure hunts
Cheetah Plains
Location: Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa Accommodation: 8 guests; three villa options for a total of 24 guests Group space: formal lounge, entertainment lounge, dining room, wine gallery, swimming pool with deck and boma Service: host, butler, culinary team, spa therapist, field guide and tracker; child minding service available Safari experience: personalized and private sustainable safari experience of a lifetime in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve; zero-emission game drive vehicle creates a silent safari experience
Waterbuck Private Camp by Kings Camp
Location: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa Accommodation: 8 guests; a master suite, two luxury suites, and a detached luxury garden suite Group space: lodge with dining area and boma for fireside dining, swimming pool Service: manager, guide, tracker and chef Safari experience: the surrounding wilderness draws in a vibrant tapestry of game species, elephants, resident hippos and more; observe wildlife in their natural habitat from the underground wildlife hide that looks out on the waterhole; children over 6 years allowed on game drives and from 16 years on bush walks
Mowana Residence
Location: Thornybush Game Reserve, South Africa Accommodation: 4-5 guests; two ensuite bedrooms with extra twin bed options Group space: kitchen, lounge, dining room, braai area, heated pool and fire deck overlooking an active waterhole Service: a private chef, butler, housekeeper, and professional field guide and tracker with a private safari vehicle; childminding is available Safari experience: personalized, uncrowded, unrushed and close-contact twice-daily game drives with a FGASA-accredited field guide and tracker on a private safari vehicle; the lodge overlooks an active wildlife waterhole where you can observe a stream of wildlife coming to drink from the comfort of the wooden deck; Mack & Madi kids' activities are available
Rwanda Exclusive-Use Villa
Singita Kataza House, Kwitonda Lodge
Location: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Accommodation: 8 guests; four bedrooms Group space: indoor and outdoor fireplaces, informal living and dining areas, an interactive kitchen, covered veranda, heated plunge pools, cinema room, massage treatment room, fitness center and small wine cellar Service: full staff complement, including a private chef and host Safari experience: set right on the edge of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, gorilla-trekking experiences are within easy reach; a variety of engaging activities to captivate and amuse the younger members of the family; gorilla trekking has a minimum age limit of 15
Zambia Exclusive-Use Villa
Time + Tide Chongwe House
Location: Lower Zambezi, Zambia Accommodation: 8 guests; four-bedroom, four-bathroom two-story house Group space: large pool, dining areas, and lounges with river and mountain views Service: a dedicated staff and guiding team will look after your every need Safari experience: a haven for lions, leopards, wild dog, 370 species of birds and more; private game drives, walking safaris, canoeing safaris, boat cruises and tiger fishing; children's activities available
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Zimbabwe Exclusive-Use Villas
Matetsi River House
Location: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Accommodation: 8 guests; four-bedroom, four-bathroom two-story house; for larger groups, the River Lodge Suite can be booked to accommodate an additional two guests Group space: open-plan indoor and outdoor living areas with wide verandas and a sparkling private pool overlooking the Zambezi Service: a dedicated team, including private chef, butler, personal guide and tracker Safari experience: guided safari with a keen tracker on a private safari vehicle; stunning sunrise cruises and renowned Zambezi sunset cruises; visit the largest waterfall on Earth
Singita Malilangwe House
Location: Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Zimbabwe Accommodation: 10 guests; five expansive bedrooms with private decks Group space: an interactive kitchen, a large rim-flow pool and various outdoor decks Service: a dedicated private chef, game vehicle, Field Guide and butler catering for every need Safari experience: exclusive access to the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve for daily game drives, guided safari walks, sundowner cruises and birdwatching; explore rock art sites; the Hwata photography hide gives the opportunity to capture rare wildlife images; children may participate in a Mini Rangers course
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