Aerial view over bushveld towards distant hills, with a deck and safari vehicle at Safari Plains

MABULA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

Safari Plains

Mabula Private Game Reserve · Bela-Bela / Mabula

Twenty tented suites in Mabula Private Game Reserve: Safari Suites, Luxury Suites with private salas, and Family Safari and Family Luxury Suites.

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Property Type Tented Camp
Malaria Status Malaria-free
Rooms / Units 20 units
Families Welcome

The stay

Contemporary tented safari living in the Waterberg

Safari Plains uses twenty canvas suites to create a more design-led alternative to a conventional lodge room. The current mix includes dedicated family categories as well as larger Luxury Suites with private salas.

Who Safari Plains suits

It suits couples and families who want a tented safari within road-trip range of Johannesburg: six family suites add sleeping space for two children, and morning and afternoon drives are part of the stay. Children’s participation on drives follows lodge policy and the guide’s discretion.

Rooms & Suites

Safari Suite

Max 2 adults

Family Safari Suite

Max 2 adults · 2 children

Luxury Suite

Max 2 adults

Family Luxury Suite

Max 2 adults · 2 children

Safari & Experiences

Morning and afternoon safari drives

Two guided game drives are included in the core safari programme.

Guided bush walks

Guided walking experiences are available.

Optional

Horse and quad-bike safaris

Additional reserve activities can be arranged.

Optional

Spa

Spa treatments are available at the lodge.

Optional

Good to know

Families

Family Safari Suites and Family Luxury Suites provide additional sleeping space for children; child safari participation is subject to lodge policy and guide discretion.

Power & connectivity

  • Mains powered
  • In-room power available

Suites are air-conditioned and equipped for a normal powered lodge stay.

Getting there

  • Nearest airport: O.R. Tambo International Airport
  • Drive time: About 2.5 hours from Johannesburg

Safari Plains is reached by road inside the Mabula Private Game Reserve.

Plan around your stay

Add the road leg

Private transfers, arranged with the stay.

Spurwing can arrange the road journey from Johannesburg or O.R. Tambo where the routing is practical, or connect this stay with another stop in your South African itinerary.

Tell us where you are coming from and where you are going next. We confirm the practical route, vehicle and timing before anything is booked.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many suites does Safari Plains have?

Safari Plains currently lists 20 tented suites across four accommodation categories.

Does Safari Plains have family suites?

Yes. Family Safari Suites and Family Luxury Suites include additional sleeping space.

Are game drives included?

The standard safari stay includes morning and afternoon game drives.