Nambiti Game Reserve - South Africa
Step out of your world and into ours.
Because it’s a world unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before.
The Homestead will re-define the luxury African safari by offering levels of access, authenticity and luxury that have never been offered before. You’ll be immersed in the culture, history and stunning natural beauty of this magnificent part of Africa. Chances are, you’ll be affected in deep and positive ways that you cannot yet imagine.
You’ll have to sit tight until early 2022 but in the meantime, we can whet your appetite and slake your curiosity by telling you what we’re doing to make your time with us a truly life-affirming experience.
Discover The Homestead
Luxury meets sustainability
The Homestead combines palatial accommodation with an eco-conscious ethos for the best of all possible worlds. This is a place to indulge, reflect and connect to reach a new understanding of the world around you.
We’re constructing a twelve-suite, super-luxury eco-lodge.
We’re creating a solar farm that powers almost everything.
We’re planning unique wildlife excursions and historical tours from newly discovered maps and trails.
World-renowned chefs are devising sumptuous menus from local ingredients.
And throughout everything, we’re taking the wise advice of community elders.
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Positive impact for people and planet.
We believe that we’re all responsible for creating a better world for each other and future generations, and that means taking care of the people around us and the planet we live on. Find out more about how we are working to eradicate poaching, support local communities and incorporate sustainable practices in everything we do.
Inspired By History
Only by understanding the past can we build our future. With community elders, we constantly examine archeological discoveries, old maps, letters and artifacts to complete a more informed pictures of past events and to understand the consequences they had. You can join us in our quest for knowledge by visiting South Africa’s most important battlefields, many located just minutes from The Lodge.
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- 🚙 Sustainable Initiatives - A New Breed Of Safari Vehicle The Homestead is working to change the safari vehicle landscape through the introduction of luxury all-electric vehicles that will prevent the use of about 9 metric tons of CO2 emissions each, over a single year. For just a single three-hour game drive, each vehicle will save 60 litres of oxygen and their batteries will last a staggering fifteen years. Additionally, the vehicles are almost silent, limiting any potential wildlife disturbance. . Photography: Steven Blatherwick . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #safarivehicle #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- "A storytelling delight - captured through a curious layering of design and architecture." Egg Design, Interior Designers . Photography: @eggdesigns . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- The Cheetah: - Cheetahs are the world's fastest land animals, they can go from 0 to 60 miles an hour in just 3 seconds. - This big cat is a day hunter that benefits from stealthy movement and a spotted coat that allows it to blend easily into high, dry grasses. - Females typically have a litter of three cubs and live with them for 1.5 - 2 years. The young cubs spend their first year learning from their mother and practising hunting techniques with playful games. . Photography: @emmagatlandphotography Victoria Horcasitas Marcel - stock.adobe.com . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #wildlifephotography #cheetah
- As well as being a South African eco-luxury lodge, The Homestead will also be available for meetings, weddings, events, and buyouts of the property to host private special occasions and celebrations. Get in touch with our team today to find out more. Link in bio. . Photography: Olaf Schlenger - stock.adobe.com . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti #privatehire
- At The Homestead, we are working on creating a positive impact through eco-friendly practices that are preserving, improving and reviving the world for us and future generations to come. Today is Sustainability Day, let's all take a moment to realise that we can all make a difference and make one sustainable change in our lives! . Photography: @emmagatlandphotography andriyasd - stock.adobe.com . . . #sustainabilityday #sustainability #visithomestead #thehomestead #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- Many animal species are known to live in social groups - some that you may catch sight of in Nambiti include (images left to right): - A Herd of Blesbok - A Forkl of Kudu - A Dazzle of Zebra - A Parade of Elephant - A Fling of Oxpeckers Living in a social group presents several benefits, one of the main ones being that the offspring stand a better chance of survival due to the community style upbringing. . Photography: @emmagatlandphotography @brendanclarivette @martelizewildside . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #wildlifephotography #blesbok #kudu #zebra #elephant #oxpecker
- To carry the memory of the Ironstone ruins from the old homestead into the new Homestead, the stones have been painstakingly hand chiselled into blocks to clad the structures, further amplifying the architectural concept of integrating The Homestead into the landscape. With its ocre/rust exterior and dark interior, Ironstone is endemic to Nambiti and the Ladysmith region. . Photography: @brendanclarivette . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #ironstone #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- 💧 Sustainable Initiatives - Conserving Precious Water At The Homestead, we're keenly aware that water is becoming a more precious commodity every single day. Our water supply comes from a sustainable borehole and we are building rainwater tanks on the lodge roof to collect water, that can be used in many ways, including landscaping and washing vehicles. We're also installing French Drains, which are trenches that redirect surface water and replace important nutrients back into the ecosystem. . Photography: @emmagatlandphotography . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #sustainability #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- We're on a mission to protect and preserve wildlife for future generations: many animals are hunted down for their coats, hides and horns, so we are committed to eradicating poaching. Sadly, the list of endangered species is growing, so we're working closely with the Nambiti Anti-Poaching Unit, providing equipment, funds, supplies and personnel. . Photography: @brendanclarivette @emmagatlandphotography . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti #wildlifephotography
- The Homestead sits on land rich with history and amazing stories from both sides of the many battles that happened in the surrounding area. The Homestead’s founder Wayne Scholes believes that The Homestead should be a place where these stories are told, and the artifacts can be available for all to see. The most recent artifact to be found is a drape that was carried into the Battle of Ulundi on July 3rd 1879. To find out more, head to our latest blog post - 'The Drape - The Homestead History Collection' - Link in bio. . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #artifacts #southafrica #nambiti
- To see our galaxy, the magical Milky Way, you need a night clear sky, minimal light pollution and no moon. We were lucky enough to have all three, at The Homestead, and to capture this amazing view of so many star clusters and nebulae. . Photography: @brendanclarivette PMKell/Shutterstock.com . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #milkyway #southafrica #nambiti
- Birds of prey are often seen overhead, including the White-Backed Vulture (pictured), Lanner Falcon, Amur Falcon, Steppe Buzzard and Black-Chested Snake Eagle. The Natal Spurfowl (pictured) is regularly seen wandering across the brush, and the Ant-Eating Chat, Croaking Cisticola and the Long-Tailed Widowbird (pictured) watch over the land from their perches. . Photography: Nick Dale - stock.adobe.com JAG IMAGES - stock.adobe.com Angela - stock.adobe.com . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti #birdlife #wildlifephotography
- What makes The Homestead special? ⭐ In addition to sublime sunrise and sunset game drives, we offer guests other unforgettable experiences that include: - Visiting some of South Africa’s most important battlefields - Photography classes - World-class hiking through diverse habitats - Mind-blowing stargazing - Visits to the cascades and waterfalls - Hot air ballooning over the plains - Hands-on participation in the development of our sustainable initiatives . Photography: @emmagatlandphotography Rassie - stock.adobe.com Fred - stock.adobe.com . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- The Homestead’s natural reception rugs are taking shape on the @coralandhive looms in South Africa. The custom design on these circular reception rugs was inspired by the shadows of the old ruins at The Homestead. Handwoven by women weavers using pure karakul wool - African design is so inspiring! You'll be able to sink your feet into these beautiful rugs when you visit The Homestead. . Rug @coralandhive Design @eggdesigns . . . #thehomestead #visithomestead #luxurysafari #southafrica #coralandhive #africanartisan #proudlysouthafrican #handwovenrugs #slowdesign #interiordesign #travelafrica
- 🦓 Sustainable Initiatives - Minimizing Ecosystem Disruption While The Homestead is being built, all animals have been protected from the site and a fence has been positioned around the buildings to ensure that they are not in any danger. We're making a conscious effort to preserve their thoroughfares, and any small animals, like this chameleon, found on-site during construction are gently caught and released back into the reserve. Before the team broke ground, the expert botanists carefully removed plant species from the location and have been cultivating them since. Once the building is in place, these plants will be replanted in The Homestead garden areas and on top of the rooftops, further integrating The Homestead into the landscape. . Photography: @eggdesigns . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti #wildlifephotography #sustainability
- The Homestead's 38m-long ceramic wall is a labour of love created in collaboration with brand storytellers, artists, designers, ceramicists and illustrators, to tell The Homestead story. The mural is positioned at an architectural center point from which all points of the Homestead radiate to or from, connecting it with the physical space. Read about the mural's creation and production and the outstanding team involved, in our latest blog post - 'Using Ceramic To Tell The Homestead Story' - Link in bio. . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #mural #ceramic #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- Nambiti Private Game Reserve is full of trees and plants, bursting with natural ingredients that the local people have used as medicines, for centuries - and some of the animals also turn to plants for remedies from time to time. To find out more, read our latest blog post - '(Very) Alternative medicine'. Link in bio. . Photography: @brendanclarivette . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #southafrica #nambiti #plants
- Many years ago, our founder Wayne Scholes, stood next to the ironstone ruins of the original Homestead and experienced a profound realisation––that he, and those around him, had the ability to genuinely make a difference. He became committed to creating positive change in peoples' lives as well as to our precious planet. Life offers us the potential to make a positive impact through every interaction we have and every choice we make. We are committed to making a difference to people, wildlife and the planet. . Photography: @brendanclarivette @emmagatlandphotography . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- The Homestead’s interior is designed by Egg Design. The firm purposefully designed the lodge with smooth features throughout to create a juxtaposition between the interior and exterior of The Homestead. The concept of the interior was to keep the historical influence that serves as the basis of the property and accent it with modern, ultraluxe, yet sustainable elements. . Photography: @eggdesigns . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- There are so many breath taking views and beautiful vistas you can see from The Homestead. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date on our opening. Link in bio. . Photography: @emmagatlandphotography . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti #traveltheworld
- The Durban-based Dean Jay Architects were briefed to design The Homestead to be a complementary aspect of the natural landscape, from overlooking a wildlife-filled escarpment to the natural stone used to clad the ultra-luxurious lodges. The Homestead’s central feature is a stunning, elevated, 184m/604ft long structure that connects a natural escarpment at one end and a watering hole at the other end. The linear form design was used to link different viewpoints throughout the property, with each of the 12 luxury lodges located on the edge of the escarpment. . Photography: Victoria Horcasitas . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- The Ostrich: - These huge birds can sometimes reach a height of 2.6m and a weight of 135kg. They can't fly but they run like the wind, at speeds of up to 70km/h. - Ostriches normally mate for life and they share the task of incubating the eggs. - They're widely farmed for their meat, eggs and feathers. . Photography: Victoria Horcasitas . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #wildlifephotography #ostrich #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- From the Martial Eagle to the Bronze Mannikin, South Africa has an immense variety of avian species and you’ll find almost 300 of them throughout the year in Nambiti. Our latest blog post explores the wondrous array of birds in - 'Paradise for bird lovers'. Link in bio. . Photography: ondrejprosicky - stock.adobe.com phototrip.cz - stock.adobe.com . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti #birdlife #wildlifephotography
- In just a few months we will be ready to welcome you into The Homestead. The tranquillity and relaxation you'll experience around the pool will be like no other. You'll be blown away by the vistas around you. To find out more, head to our website. Link in bio. . Photography: @eggdesigns . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
- “The juxtaposition of ruins, lake and escarpment creates a triangle of intensity and possibility. The architectural response is to connect all three in a manner that detracts from none, but amplifies all.” Dean Jay architects . Photography: @brendanclarivette . . . #visithomestead #thehomestead #wanderlust #igtravel #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytravel #luxurysafari #africansafari #southafrica #nambiti
Coming soon.
The Homestead will be opening in early 2022, and reservations will be available to book by Summer 2021. Sign up for alerts and join us on the journey.