Kaingo Game Reserve

Kaingo Game Reserve Kaingo is a 40 000 acre declared protected area of outstanding scenic beauty, an African Eden.
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Managed by the Kaingo Reserve Foundation the Big5 game reserve is 2.5 hours from Johannesburg, a perfect malaria-free safari & ecological research destination! Kaingo is a Big 5 destination of outstanding scenic beauty, an African Eden. Situated in the Waterberg, 2.5 hours from Johannesburg, Kaingo Private Game Reserve is the malaria-free, safari holiday you’ve been searching for. Accommodating fa

mily, friends or business associates, our facilities, coupled with our spectacular location and passion for the environment, make this an unforgettable destination. Sweeping across 42 000 acres (16 400 hectares) of bush veld savannah, river, valley and magic mountain landscapes, Kaingo represents a piece of Africa as it used to be with unique wildlife experiences, thrilling activities and picturesque natural assets in abundance. With the mighty Mokolo river weaving through breath taking landscapes, Kaingo has distilled the finest natural wildlife safari offerings for the enjoyment of guests. The reserve is a slice of wilderness paradise far from the madding crowd; yet easily accessible; a place of renewal and re connection with the natural world. The iconic and most dangerous wild animals of Africa – lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard - are at home on Kaingo, but so too are over 50 other mammal species and over 300 different types of birds. Game drives and bush walks at Kaingo offers guests incredible ecological biodiversity for a unique African wildlife and nature experiences in a ‘Conservation First’ reserve, where all guest income goes towards positive conservation efforts. What is more, it’s all exclusively yours and we tailor a bespoke experience. Kaingo is a private game reserve and our dedicated staff members are the only people you’ll encounter on the roads while you’re here. It's not only the wildlife encounters and nature experience that are superb at Kaingo - so too are its two luxurious, yet uniquely different safari lodges, each with their own style, atmosphere and appeal. Nature inspired Kaingo Mountain Lodge and olde worlde-Africa Kaingo Elephant Lodge welcome guests from around the globe to experience wild Africa in sumptuous style. At Kaingo you are guaranteed a private and exclusive experience without compare.

Another week at Kaingo, another collection of unforgettable moments from the bush. Take a look at what our guests experi...
22/06/2026

Another week at Kaingo, another collection of unforgettable moments from the bush. Take a look at what our guests experienced.

Royal Morubisi

Kaingo’s Waterberg community focusBeing a good community business means creating a powerful economic multiplier. By empl...
18/06/2026

Kaingo’s Waterberg community focus

Being a good community business means creating a powerful economic multiplier. By employing and buying locally, Kaingo ensure capital circulates within our Waterberg area, creating jobs, reducing our carbon footprint, and fostering strong civic relationships.

Our values:

• We hire locally as it fosters goodwill, reduces unemployment and deepens our community connection.

• We buy locally supporting the local supply chain buying in support of building a resilient local SMME business network.

• We promote sustainability and the value of the local multiplier effect.

Mahindra Lephalale
Waterberg Tourism

A spectacular winter's morning at Kaingo.While following the tracks of two lionesses heading towards the river, guests o...
16/06/2026

A spectacular winter's morning at Kaingo.

While following the tracks of two lionesses heading towards the river, guests on a game drive heard the alarm snorts of a herd of impala. As they approached, they found the lionesses nearby, but the cats had their attention elsewhere.

The lionesses were focused on a leopard that they had chased up a nearby tree.

A remarkable sighting showing the fascinating interactions that unfold in the bush every day.

Royal Morubisi

Discover the vibrant life of Kaingo, from delicate wildflowers to the hidden wonders of the bush, every corner is bursti...
14/06/2026

Discover the vibrant life of Kaingo, from delicate wildflowers to the hidden wonders of the bush, every corner is bursting with beauty.

11/06/2026

Winter sunrise at Kaingo. Crisp air over the Waterberg, golden light across the landscape, and a warm coffee in hand while the bush wakes up.

Collaborative field science at Kaingo.A productive period of collaborative fieldwork at Kaingo Research Centre.We were p...
08/06/2026

Collaborative field science at Kaingo.

A productive period of collaborative fieldwork at Kaingo Research Centre.

We were pleased to host Prof. Ara Monadjem from the University of Pretoria as part of a small mammal survey linked to the “Waterberg Positive Futures” initiative.

We also welcomed back the “Green Stuff” team, a collaboration between the University of Pretoria, the University of Liverpool, and the University of Oxford, led by Profs. Kate Parr and Mark Robertson.

Their work asks a deceptively simple but powerful question: “Where does the green stuff go?”�This world-first, large-scale experiment investigates how termites influence nutrient cycling in savanna systems.

Field trapping and sampling were conducted within the same experimental plots, strengthening long-term collaboration and integrated ecosystem research.

Come and enjoy night photography at Kaingo. ✨Under the Waterberg night skies, the stars take centre stage.With minimal l...
05/06/2026

Come and enjoy night photography at Kaingo. ✨
Under the Waterberg night skies, the stars take centre stage.

With minimal light pollution, the Milky Way shines brightly above Kaingo, alongside the Southern Cross and the brilliant Alpha and Beta Centauri.

Welcome to the team – Solly ModimolaWe are pleased to welcome Kamogelo Solomon (Solly) Modimola to the Kaingo Research C...
02/06/2026

Welcome to the team – Solly Modimola

We are pleased to welcome Kamogelo Solomon (Solly) Modimola to the Kaingo Research Centre as a Biodiversity Field Technician.

Solly is a dedicated, hands-on conservation scientist with extensive field experience in biodiversity monitoring, ecological surveys, and applied research. He holds an MSc in Environmental & Geographical Sciences from the University of Cape Town.

We look forward to his contribution to our ongoing biodiversity and ecological monitoring programmes.

Photo: Solly Modimola explaining veld monitoring methods to visiting guests during a field demonstration at Kaingo Research Centre.



Some call it a mud bath, we call it an African spa day 🐘✨ At Kaingo, even the elephants know how to relax in style!     ...
30/05/2026

Some call it a mud bath, we call it an African spa day 🐘✨
At Kaingo, even the elephants know how to relax in style!

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