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Where intimate safaris reveal the wild in delicate traces across hills and rivers
The Eastern Cape of South Africa offers a distinctive safari experience, blending rich history and story with accessible wildlife viewing. Once farmland, many reserves here are ambitious rewilding projects, restoring ecosystems and reintroducing species like lion, elephant, and cheetah to their former ranges. Malaria-free and easy to reach from Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), these reserves are ideal safari stops after a trip on the Garden Route
Amakhala, on the edge of the Karoo is an astonishing conservation success story that delivers intimate lodges and a mix of game drives, walks and even horse safaris. For those who’ve watched the bush unfold from their screens, stepping into this landscape in person is unforgettable. Kariega is also alive with conservation stories – including Thandi and her remarkable recovery story. Kwandwe combines vast, quietly wild landscapes with discreet luxury.
Beyond iconic big game, you’ll find aardwolves, bat-eared foxes, and an impressive diversity of birdlife. Many properties integrate local history, from Frontier Wars to the legacy of the Xhosa cattle-keeping culture, giving safaris here an added layer of narrative. And unlike the Kruger or Kalahari, the Eastern Cape offers a softer, bush-meets-valley feel – rolling hills, thicket, and riverine forest.
Design Your Own Safari
From the first conversation, you’ll speak directly with one of our safari specialists.
Someone who lives and breathes the bush – who’s walked the same paths you will – and who knows how to shape a journey that reflects your pace, your style, your idea of the wild.
We don’t just plan safaris. We design them with you.
What this means for you:
– One point of contact, from start to finish
– Custom itineraries shaped through real conversation
– Honest advice from someone who’s been there
Let’s begin with a conversation.
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Luxury Eastern Cape Lodges
Why Travel With WildEarth
Travel with Impact
A portion of your safari investment goes to the WildEarth Impact Foundation, ensuring Africa’s wildlife and wild places are not only seen but safeguarded through powerful storytelling, conservation awareness, and direct support for environmental needs.
Guided by Trusted Experts
Our guides are more than guides, they’re storytellers, educators, and conservationists who have spent years in Africa’s wild spaces.
Small Groups
With no more than six guests, every safari remains personal, unhurried, and tailored for allowing for deeper engagement and personal experiences.
Exceptional Experiences
Journeys designed to include unique opportunities – from rhino conservation activities and cheetah tracking to scenic hot air balloon safaris.
Every Detail Considered
Your journey begins with a personal bon voyage call, an opportunity to answer questions, offer guidance, and ensure you’re fully prepared. From that moment, every detail is managed with care, from tailored logistics to special touches along the way. While you’re travelling, our team is available 24 hours a day for support, wherever you are in Africa.
Meet Our Expert Private Guides
Our guides aren’t just familiar WildEarth faces. They're highly skilled guides, with years of experience tracking, interpreting, and sharing the wonders of the wild.
Meet Our Expert Private Guides
Our guides aren’t just familiar WildEarth faces. They're highly skilled guides, with years of experience tracking, interpreting, and sharing the wonders of the wild.