Ask a seven-year-old what they want to see in Africa and you will get a very precise list. From family tents in malaria-free Madikwe to kids’ clubs in the Kalahari and self-catering tents with hot tubs, here are South Africa’s best family glamping safaris and the age rules to check before you book.
For a group of six or more, an exclusive-use villa or private tented camp is often the smartest way to do a luxury safari. Here is what you get, how the cost compares with a shared lodge, and the best private villas and tented camps in South Africa, from Singita Castleton to Tanda Tula Field Camp.
If you have done Greater Kruger before, 2027 is a very good year to go back. Ulusaba reopens after a full rebuild, new tented camps arrive in the Manyeleti and Thornybush, and the camps that opened in 2026 settle into their first full season. Here is every new South African safari stay worth knowing about.
In 2027, the best glamping in Africa is quieter, darker and more private than ever. From exclusive-use tented villas and Karoo star beds to malaria-free bush near the city, here are the nine trends shaping how and where people glamp next year, and where to try each one in South Africa.