Manyeleti Game Reserve

Manyeleti Game Reserve is a spectacular 23,000-hectare wilderness sanctuary in Mpumalanga, South Africa, strategically positioned between the Timbavati and Sabi Sands Nature Reserves and sharing an unfenced boundary with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Manyeleti, meaning "place of stars" in the local Shangaan Xitsonga language, offers exceptional Big Five sightings — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — as well as cheetah, wild dogs, and a rich array of antelope, with over 185 bird species recorded. Guided twice-daily game drives, bush walking safaris, birdwatching excursions, and cultural tours bring visitors close to the African bush in an intimate, uncrowded setting. Four luxury lodges provide high-end accommodation, and the reserve's quiet character makes it a prized alternative to its more commercialised neighbours in the Greater Kruger ecosystem.