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A game lodge in Magaliesberg gives you genuine bushveld and wildlife within 90 minutes of Johannesburg and Pretoria, no long drive to Kruger required. Magaliesberg game reserve accommodation includes guided game drives, big-five-area sightings, en-suite chalets, and full-board safari experiences along the R24 corridor. Whether you’re booking a family safari weekend or a romantic bush escape, Magaliesberg game lodges deliver the African bush close to home. Browse verified Magaliesberg game lodges below and book your safari today.
Magaliesberg game lodges and reserves host a mix of plains game (zebra, giraffe, kudu, wildebeest), antelope species, and at select reserves, big five sightings including lion, rhino, and buffalo.
Most Magaliesberg game lodges include morning and afternoon guided game drives with their full-board package. Confirm what’s included on each listing before booking.
Magaliesberg game lodge rates typically start from R2 500 per person per night sharing on a full-board basis (meals plus game drives). Premium lodges cost more.
Many Magaliesberg game lodges welcome families, with some offering kid-friendly game drives and family chalets. Some big-five reserves restrict children under a certain age, confirm policies before booking.
Most Magaliesberg game lodges lie within 75–120 minutes of Johannesburg via the R24, making them ideal for short safari getaways.
Game reserves rarely allow pets due to wildlife safety. Pets are typically not permitted at Magaliesberg game lodges, confirm with the lodge before travelling.
Most Magaliesberg game lodges operate on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus drinks during game drives. Some offer dinner-bed-and-breakfast options instead.
Select Magaliesberg game reserves do offer big five sightings (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo). Browse listings tagged ‘big five’ to find these reserves.
Pack neutral-coloured clothing for game drives, warm layers (mornings get cold), closed shoes, sunscreen, a hat, binoculars if you have them, and a camera.
Browse the Game Lodge Magaliesberg category, select a lodge, and contact the reservations team directly through the listing details. All lodges are verified Route24 members.
