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AN EXPERIENCE OF THE UNTAMED

Twenty-three thousand acres of unspoiled wilderness located at Elandslaagte, Nambiti is a land as rugged as its history. On the plains where the Anglo-Boer battles once thundered, the fight for supremacy is now the exclusive realm of its teeming wildlife population.

Set just two and a half hours from Durban and four hours from Johannesburg, Nambiti a place of infinite charm and breathtaking diversity. Regarded as one of the nation’s most ambitious conservation initiatives, Nambiti is one of the few reserves in South Africa where the majesty of the Big 5 can be experienced free from the threat of malaria.

Whatever your purpose and budget, Nambiti has the space to accommodate it. From romantic bungalows with remarkable views over the bush to lavish wedding venues and conference centres, Nambiti offers celebration, adventure, quiet reflection and the opportunity to reconnect with those you love.

Balancing conservation goals with the needs of the local community, Nambiti has created close to more than 300 jobs and is committed to up-skilling and promoting its talent to leadership positions. Community representatives sit on the board and have a voice in how the reserve is managed and maintained. The philosophy of openness and shared destiny has seen Nambiti grow from strength to strength, delighting more than 25,000 local and international guests every year.

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THE REALISATION OF A DREAM

When founder Rob Le Sueur first rode Nambiti on horseback two decades ago, the vast open expanses, waterfalls and primal beauty of the land left him transfixed. An experienced outdoorsman, Rob had long been involved in conservation in Botswana and northern Zululand, but the soul of Nambiti so captivated him that restoring it became his calling.

Turning the 23,000 acres into a viable preservation area was no mean feat. Over 100 kilometres of conservation fencing, an in-depth ecological research project, the sourcing of more than 40 species of game and intensive community outreach campaign took years to complete. Investors, skeptical at first, were enticed with helicopter trips over the landscape to showcase Nambiti’s glory. It didn’t take anything more to convince them.

Today, Nambiti boasts ten independently owned and managed lodges, many incorporated into original farmhouses, offering experiences from the understated to the sublime.

THE REALISATION OF A DREAM

When founder Rob Le Sueur first rode Nambiti on horseback two decades ago, the vast open expanses, waterfalls and primal beauty of the land left him transfixed. An experienced outdoorsman, Rob had long been involved in conservation in Botswana and northern Zululand, but the soul of Nambiti so captivated him that restoring it became his calling.

Turning the 23,000 acres into a viable preservation area was no mean feat. Over 100 kilometres of conservation fencing, an in-depth ecological research project, the sourcing of more than 40 species of game and intensive community outreach campaign took years to complete. Investors, skeptical at first, were enticed with helicopter trips over the landscape to showcase Nambiti’s glory. It didn’t take anything more to convince them.

Today, Nambiti boasts ten independently owned and managed lodges, many incorporated into original farmhouses, offering experiences from the understated to the sublime.

The spirit of Africa will fill your soul
and the experience will remain forever.

RESTORING NATURE'S DOMINION

Nambiti was a tapestry of six cattle farms when it was acquired in 2000, crisscrossed by barbed wire fencing and scoured by overgrazing. From the outset, the goal was to restore the space to its natural ecological state. Careful management of veld condition and monitoring of animal populations as they were introduced has been a focal point, particularly in the supervision of the populations of lion, rhino and elephant.

Today, Nambiti’s biodiversity stands as tribute to the power of proactive conservation and the magnificence of the land that sustains it. Over 40 species of big game and an abundance of rare and wonderful birdlife make Nambiti an experience of Africa that will remain with you long after you leave.

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STAND WHERE BATTLES ONCE RAGED

The area surrounding Nambiti is steeped in military history, with many of the region’s most brutal conflicts playing out within a stone’s throw of the reserve. The sites of the Battles of Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift, the Siege of Ladysmith and the Battle of Blood River are a few minutes drive away, with part of the reserve sitting on the Elandslaagte battlground. There are many sobering memorial sites from the area’s turbulent history dotted across the landscape. Nambiti partners with the region’s finest storytellers and battlefield tour guides to provide an unforgettable window into the past, taking you moment-by-moment through the time that shaped Kwazulu-Natal forever.

Nambiti is also only an hour away from the Drakensberg mountain range, a World Heritage Site featuring San rock paintings, a host of outdoor adventure activities and breathtaking experience of one of the world’s natural wonders.

The Rovos Rail Durban Safari, is a 3 day train tour that cascades through KwaZulu Natal, stopping of at Nambiti Private Game reserve, for a morning game drive, providing the Roves guests and with all the wonder and diversity the Nambiti has to offer.

STAND WHERE BATTLES ONCE RAGED

The area surrounding Nambiti is steeped in military history, with many of the region’s most brutal conflicts playing out within a stone’s throw of the reserve. The sites of the Battles of Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift, the Siege of Ladysmith and the Battle of Blood River are a few minutes drive away, with part of the reserve sitting on the Elandslaagte battleground. There are many sobering memorial sites from the area’s turbulent history dotted across the landscape. Nambiti partners with the region’s finest storytellers and battlefield tour guides to provide an unforgettable window into the past, taking you moment-by-moment through the time that shaped Kwazulu-Natal forever.

Nambiti is also only an hour away from the Drakensberg mountain range, a World Heritage Site featuring San rock paintings, a host of outdoor adventure activities and breathtaking experience of one of the world’s natural wonders.

The Rovos Rail Durban Safari, is a 3 day train tour that cascades through KwaZulu Natal, stopping of at Nambiti Private Game reserve, for a morning game drive, providing the Rovos guests with all the wonder and diversity the Nambiti has to offer.