Game reserves near me

NearMe lists 720 game reserves and nature reserves across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Western Cape (123), KwaZulu-Natal (65) and Gauteng (56). 52% of these entries include a phone number and 61% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.

Nearby options

The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.

Areas covered

The game reserves and nature reserves we hold are spread across 335 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (33), Hoedspruit (15), Mbombela (14), Bushbuckridge (14), Durban (13) and Tshwane (11).

Game reserves and nature reserves by province

How the 720 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:

Province	Listings	Towns and suburbs with the most
Western Cape	123	Cape Town (27), Knysna (8) and Bitou (4)
KwaZulu-Natal	65	Durban (13), Hillcrest (7) and Big Five Hlabisa (6)
Gauteng	56	Tshwane (11), Johannesburg (9) and Sandton (6)
Limpopo	55	Bela-Bela (6), Hoedspruit (6) and Ba-Phalaborwa (5)
Mpumalanga	45	Bushbuckridge (10), Mbombela (9) and Nkomazi (9)
Eastern Cape	37	East London (5), Gqeberha (2) and Sarah Baartman District Municipality (2)
North West	24	Moses Kotane (6), Rustenburg (3) and Madibeng (2)
Northern Cape	15	Calvinia (2), Upington (2) and Springbok (1)
Free State	14	Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality (4), Xhariep District Municipality (2) and Bloemfontein (2)

286 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.

What to check before choosing

• Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
• Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.

Contact details and directions

Of the 720 entries, 52% list a phone number, 61% a website and 52% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.

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Frequently asked questions

How many game reserves and nature reserves does NearMe list?

We have 720 on record across South Africa, with the most in Western Cape (123).

Which towns have the most game reserves and nature reserves?

In our listings, Cape Town (33), Hoedspruit (15) and Mbombela (14) have the most entries.

How many game reserves and nature reserves are there in Western Cape?

We have 123 on record in Western Cape, mostly in Cape Town (27), Knysna (8) and Bitou (4).

Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?

No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.

Where does the listing information come from?

From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.