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 family, 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.
