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.

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!

Kaingo is hiring!CV and contactable references to accompany application.Applications to be emailed to hr@kaingo.co.za or...
27/05/2026

Kaingo is hiring!

CV and contactable references to accompany application.

Applications to be emailed to [email protected] or Whatsapp to 066 512 4540

Come experience the botanical area at Kaingo on foot 🌿 Discover hidden rock art, take in stunning views from the top, an...
26/05/2026

Come experience the botanical area at Kaingo on foot 🌿

Discover hidden rock art, take in stunning views from the top, and marvel at the incredible diversity of plant and animal life along the way.

Kaingo in black and white: a fresh perspective on the beauty of the African bush.
23/05/2026

Kaingo in black and white: a fresh perspective on the beauty of the African bush.

17/05/2026

A rare and remarkable sighting at Kaingo.

A large puff adder ventured a little too close to the Mokolo river’s edge, passing by a crocodile basking on the bank. The crocodile caught and ate the snake, resulting in one less puff adder on Kaingo.

An extraordinary reminder of how unpredictable and fascinating life in the bush can be.

14/05/2026

A first look at an exciting new addition to the Kaingo lodge collection.

Opening in July 2026, this intimate 8-bed exclusive-use lodge is set within Kaingo’s pristine botanical section, offering guests the rare opportunity to explore over 1 000 hectares of spectacular natural beauty on foot, while still being only minutes away from the Big 5 area and its iconic wildlife.

Designed for families or groups of friends, the lodge offers the best of both worlds: privacy, comfort, and immersion in nature, with the flexibility of either a fully catered or self-catering stay.

An early bird rate of R13 200 per night is available on an exclusive-use basis, including a guide, game-viewing vehicle, and housekeeping services (excluding catering).

We look forward to welcoming guests to this very special new Kaingo experience.

11/05/2026

Cheetah cubs have arrived at Kaingo! 🐆

With help from Ashia Cheetah Conservation and Endangered Wildlife Trust, Kaingo is dedicated to the restoration of the cheetah population in this unique area within the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve.

As part of our ongoing conservation efforts, we’re excited to share that one of our females has recently given birth to a litter of cubs.

The arrival of the cubs is significant for us as well as for the wider collaborative effort to establish a healthy, sustainable cheetah population in the region.

The Cheetah Range Expansion Project helps manage Africa’s cheetah metapopulation through translocations that promote source-sink dynamics and gene flow. Reintroductions re-establishes this charismatic species to its historical range.

At Kaingo, elephants are more than just magnificent to watch 🐘 they shape the landscape, support countless species, and ...
08/05/2026

At Kaingo, elephants are more than just magnificent to watch 🐘 they shape the landscape, support countless species, and keep the bush balanced and thriving.

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