Here is some helpful advice on preparing for your adventure at Abelana – regardless of whether it is your first visit or you’re coming back for an encore.
Experience the epitome of luxury and serenity at Abelana safari camp, overlooking a pristine 15,000-hectare Big 5 game reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park.
Two male cheetahs have found their home at Abelana Game Reserve and now that they are settled, we can share the news of their milestone release. Part of a litter of five orphaned cubs, they were rescued and kept at Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre – De Wildt where they…
One of the best parts of our day is hearing about how our guests experience their days at Abelana Game Reserve. The casual chatter over dinner and at the fireside after a day in the bush offers invigorating insights into what touches, inspires, and excites our guests. We never get…
While summer only officially starts in South Africa’s Limpopo Province in December, temperatures are already starting to soar. While we await the first rains and for the dry bush to be transformed, inklings of summer are evident in the flowering trees and plants across the reserve, and in the calls…
Habitat destruction is the primary threat to wildlife biodiversity. It’s a hard fact that as wildlife areas sadly continue to diminish, so does South Africa’s wildlife. This makes game reserves like ours increasingly important for conservation.
In South Africa’s Limpopo Province, the best safari season is the dry winter and spring months of June through to October. At Abelana Game Reserve, the dry winter months offer prime game-viewing opportunities as animals are coaxed out of hiding in search of water. Thirsty and less lethargic, they are…
A woman in Safari Clothing stands beside a safari vehicle, taking in the stunning view of wild animals in their natural habitat.Prepare for your adventure at Abelana Game Reserve We get just as excited as our guests about their trips to Abelana Game Reserve. Whether a new guest or those…
A woman in Safari Clothing stands beside a safari vehicle, taking in the stunning view of wild animals in their natural habitat.Prepare for your adventure at Abelana Game Reserve We get just as excited as our guests about their trips to Abelana Game Reserve. Whether a new guest or those…
A woman in Safari Clothing stands beside a safari vehicle, taking in the stunning view of wild animals in their natural habitat.Prepare for your adventure at Abelana Game Reserve We get just as excited as our guests about their trips to Abelana Game Reserve. Whether a new guest or those…
A woman in Safari Clothing stands beside a safari vehicle, taking in the stunning view of wild animals in their natural habitat.Prepare for your adventure at Abelana Game Reserve We get just as excited as our guests about their trips to Abelana Game Reserve. Whether a new guest or those…
A woman in Safari Clothing stands beside a safari vehicle, taking in the stunning view of wild animals in their natural habitat.Prepare for your adventure at Abelana Game Reserve We get just as excited as our guests about their trips to Abelana Game Reserve. Whether a new guest or those…
No one could have foreseen that Abelana Game Reserve was set to open its gates just mere weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm. Touching base with Ian, we took time to reflect with him on the lodge’s journey…
A woman in Safari Clothing stands beside a safari vehicle, taking in the stunning view of wild animals in their natural habitat.Prepare for your adventure at Abelana Game Reserve We get just as excited as our guests about their trips to Abelana Game Reserve. Whether a new guest or those…
As a nation, and a continent, we most certainly consider ourselves spoiled to be home to the renowned Big Five, as well as an abundance of fascinating wild animals that roam our varying landscapes. What fewer people are aware of is that we also host five more towering giants, the…
Six months ago, the January floods left their mark on Abelana. Today, we’re ready to share some good news.
Abelana River Lodge is almost fully restored. The reserve’s road network took serious damage, but our team has worked tirelessly to bring it back to a condition where guests can once again enjoy smooth, comfortable game drives across the property.
Opening dates
Abelana Safari Lodge 1 Sept 2026
Abelana River Lodge 1 Dec 2026
Note new reservations number is 063 895 2565
