Kaingo Game Reserve
The Mokolo River, meaning "deep and silent" in Tswana, threads its way through the reserve. Massive cliffs, sandy beaches, natural causeways, and potholes and waterfalls are surrounded by breathtaking beauty. Large unspoilt wilderness with rolling wooded mountains are cut by deep rocky ravines. Kaingo is home to over 50 different mammals, including 4 of the Big Five. It is home to several endangered and rare species too. The grassy plains abound with animals, and predators are always close by. The diverse habitat encourages a wide range of wildlife, as well as over 300 bird species.
Kaingo is a genuinely conservation-focused reserve, and bases its management and operations principles on this ethos.
Why we like it
This private reserve abounds with wildlife and natural beauty. It is malaria-free and easily accessible from Johannesburg.
It has a genuine dedication to conservation and models its operations on this ethos.
Facts & Figures
| Park / Reserve Size: | 22 500 acres |
| Reserve Type: | Private Game Reserve |
| Big 5: | No |
| Specialist Specie: | Elephant, Lion, Buffalo |
| Malaria Area: | No |
| Nearest Town: | Vaalwater |
Accommodation in Kaingo Game Reserve
Elephant Lodge, Kaingo
Warm. Elegant. Peaceful. A perfect place to rest. Reminiscent of a traditional African safari camp, Kaingo Elephant Lodge offers the ultimate luxurious safari experience. Built from natural stone with thatched roofs, the luxury game lodge has an olde worlde-Africa atmosphere, while also being completely contemporary. All comforts are catered for, and the décor is nature-inspired. Only 28 guests are accommodated…
Lookout for
Pangolin
Honey Badger
Tsessebe
Serval
Aardvark
Elephant
Hippo
Lion
Leopard
Brown Hyena
Buffalo
Giraffe
Wildebeest
Zebra
Impala
Sable Antelope
Crocodile
Key Species
MAMMALS
Leopard
Lion
Elephant
Buffalo
BRIDS
African Fish Eagle
African Finfoot
Narina Trogon
Striped Pipit
REPTILES
Nile Crocodile
Spitting Cobra
Water Monitor
TREES
Paperbark Albizia
Water Berry
Thorny Elm
Narrow-Leafed Butterspoon
HABITAT TYPES
Savannah
Deciduous Forest
Riverine
Mountains
Wildlife Ratings
| Big 5: | 7 |
| Mammals: | 8 |
| Birds: | 8 |
| Reptiles: | 7 |
| Trees: | 7 |
