{"id":8233,"date":"2025-04-09T20:56:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T20:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/?p=8233"},"modified":"2025-04-11T20:28:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T20:28:36","slug":"exclusive-use-villas-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/exclusive-use-villas-in-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive-Use Villas in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Exclusive-use villas in Africa offer private and luxurious accommodations for the ultimate family or group safari. Guests have sole access to the entire property with an exclusive-use villa. These secluded retreats provide personalized services, like private chefs, guides, and safari experiences tailored to guest preferences. Below is a list of some of our favorite exclusive-use villas in Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe that provide 5-star comforts, an intimate setting, and impeccable service, as well as all of the activities and experiences you are seeking on safari. These exclusive-use villas welcome children; however, some activities may have age limitations. Be sure to talk with your travel consultant about the age range of your group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tanzania Exclusive-Use Villa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Singita Serengeti House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location:<\/strong> Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Accommodation: <\/strong>8 guests; 2 suites in the main house and 2 garden suites with private baths
Group space:<\/strong> infinity pool, expansive outdoor deck, fire pit, eat-in family kitchen, media room, fitness center, massage suite, and tennis pavilion
Service: <\/strong>daily onsite staff and management
Safari experience:<\/strong> daily game drives, guided safari walks, hot air ballooning and birdwatching or relax while watching the nearby waterhole where game regularly gather to drink; children may participate in a Mini Rangers course<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View Singita Serengeti House<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kenya Exclusive-Use Villa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cottar’s Bush Villa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location:<\/strong> Masai Mara National Park, Kenya
Accommodation: <\/strong>12 guests; 5 ensuite bedrooms with stunning views
Group space:<\/strong> large living room, dining room, a magnificent viewing deck and a 25-meter swimming pool
Service: <\/strong>dedicated and discrete staff of eight, award-winning guides and a dedicated wildlife drive vehicle
Safari experience:<\/strong> adrenaline-filled, life-enriching privately guided wildlife drives, night wildlife drives and bush walks; children may participate in Maasai Warrior School, as well as other adventures and lessons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a family<\/nobr> safari,<\/nobr> we<\/nobr> specializes<\/nobr> in<\/nobr> safe,<\/nobr> educational,<\/nobr> exhilarating<\/nobr> and<\/nobr> authentic<\/nobr> experiences<\/nobr> for<\/nobr> families.<\/nobr><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Cottar’s Bush Villa<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

South Africa Exclusive-Use Villas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Singita Castleton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location: <\/strong>Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Accommodation:<\/strong> 12 guests; 6 ensuite cottages
Group space:<\/strong> swimming pool, outdoor boma, bocce and tennis courts, wine cellar, fitness center, yoga pavilion and massage treatment rooms
Service: <\/strong>a dedicated team of staff consisting of a private chef, butler and ranger 
Safari experience: <\/strong>experience the abundance of an area fondly known as Big Cat Country<\/em> through daily game drives, guided safari walks and birdwatching; children may participate in a Mini Rangers course<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Singita Castleton<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Royal Malewane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location:<\/strong> Thornybush Nature Reserve, South Africa
Accommodation:<\/strong> Waterside House accommodates 8 and Africa House accommodates 12
Group space:<\/strong> family games room, swimming pool, gym room
Service: <\/strong>a private chef, host, guide and tracker with a private vehicle
Safari experience: <\/strong>award-winning field guides and trackers lead drives, walks, birding and photographic safaris; children may participate in a Little Explorers program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Royal Malewane<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Jabulani Zindoga Villa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location:<\/strong> Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Accommodation:<\/strong> 6 guests; 3 bedroom (master suite, main suite and twin-bedded suite) grand villa
Group space:<\/strong> lounge, dining room, living room, deck and plunge pool
Service: <\/strong>a private chef, butler and ranger
Safari experience: <\/strong>morning and evening game drives, as well as an up-close opportunity to observe the Jabulani elephant herd in their daily routine\u2014a soulful safari experience; children may participate in the JabuJuniors program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Jabulani<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tarkuni Homestead, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location: <\/strong>Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa
Accommodation:<\/strong> 10 guests; 5 suites under one roof
Group space:<\/strong> lounge, dining room, veranda, plunge pool, fire pit, boma, gazebo and spa suite
Service: <\/strong>dedicated host and private chef on hand to take care of every detail from dining to safari activities
Safari experience:<\/strong> interpretative game drives, birding, tracking, nature walks and horse riding, as well as a unique opportunity to observe meerkat families up close; children may participate in a Junior Ranger program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Tswalu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Grootbos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location:<\/strong> Gansbaai, South Africa
Accommodation:<\/strong> 8 to 12 guests; two villa options with 4 or 6 elegant suites
Group space:<\/strong> kitchen, living areas, cinema and media room, gym, sauna and relaxation room, pool table room and swimming pool
Service: <\/strong>dedicated team of professionals, including a private guide, butler, personal chef and wine steward
Safari experience:<\/strong> land, sea or air experiences, including whale watching, shark cage diving, botanical safari, coastal safari, horseback riding, hiking and birdwatching; kids will enjoy collecting their own eggs for breakfast and treasure hunts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sound of children\u2019s<\/nobr> laughter<\/nobr> echoes<\/nobr> through<\/nobr> the<\/nobr> air<\/nobr> as<\/nobr> families<\/nobr> journey<\/nobr> to<\/nobr> Grootbos<\/nobr> to<\/nobr> experience<\/nobr> new<\/nobr> things,<\/nobr> connect<\/nobr> with<\/nobr> each<\/nobr> other<\/nobr> and<\/nobr> make<\/nobr> rich<\/nobr> memories.<\/nobr><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Grootbos<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cheetah Plains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location: <\/strong>Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa
Accommodation:<\/strong> 8 guests; three villa options for a total of 24 guests
Group space:<\/strong> formal lounge, entertainment lounge, dining room, wine gallery, swimming pool with deck and boma
Service: <\/strong>host, butler, culinary team, spa therapist, field guide and tracker; child minding service available
Safari experience:<\/strong> personalized and private sustainable safari experience of a lifetime in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve; zero-emission game drive vehicle creates a silent safari experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Cheetah Plains<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Waterbuck Private Camp by Kings Camp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location:<\/strong> Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa
Accommodation:<\/strong> 8 guests; a master suite, two luxury suites, and a detached luxury garden suite
Group space:<\/strong> lodge with dining area and boma for fireside dining, swimming pool
Service: <\/strong>manager, guide, tracker and chef
Safari experience:<\/strong> the surrounding wilderness draws in a vibrant tapestry of game species, elephants, resident hippos and more; observe wildlife in their natural habitat from the underground wildlife hide that looks out on the waterhole; children over 6 years allowed on game drives and from 16 years on bush walks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Waterbuck Private Camp<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mowana Residence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location:<\/strong> Thornybush Game Reserve, South Africa
Accommodation:<\/strong> 4-5 guests; two ensuite bedrooms with extra twin bed options
Group space:<\/strong> kitchen, lounge, dining room, braai area, heated pool and fire deck overlooking an active waterhole
Service: <\/strong>a private chef, butler, housekeeper, and professional field guide and tracker with a private safari vehicle; childminding is available
Safari experience:<\/strong> personalized, uncrowded, unrushed and close-contact twice-daily game drives with a FGASA-accredited field guide and tracker on a private safari vehicle; the lodge overlooks an active wildlife waterhole where you can observe a stream of wildlife coming to drink from the comfort of the wooden deck; Mack & Madi kids’ activities are available<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Mowana Residence<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda Exclusive-Use Villa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Singita Kataza House, Kwitonda Lodge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location: <\/strong>Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Accommodation:<\/strong> 8 guests; four bedrooms
Group space:<\/strong> indoor and outdoor fireplaces, informal living and dining areas, an interactive kitchen, covered veranda, heated plunge pools, cinema room, massage treatment room, fitness center and small wine cellar
Service: <\/strong>full staff complement, including a private chef and host
Safari experience:<\/strong> set right on the edge of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, gorilla-trekking experiences are within easy reach; a variety of engaging activities to captivate and amuse the younger members of the family; gorilla trekking has a minimum age limit of 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Singita Kwitonda Lodge<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Zambia Exclusive-Use Villa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Time + Tide Chongwe House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location:<\/strong> Lower Zambezi, Zambia
Accommodation:<\/strong> 8 guests; four-bedroom, four-bathroom two-story house
Group space:<\/strong> large pool, dining areas, and lounges with river and mountain views
Service: <\/strong>a dedicated staff and guiding team will look after your every need
Safari experience:<\/strong> a haven for lions, leopards, wild dog, 370 species of birds and more; private game drives, walking safaris, canoeing safaris, boat cruises and tiger fishing; children’s activities available<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Time + Tide Chongwe House<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Zimbabwe Exclusive-Use Villas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Matetsi River House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location: <\/strong>Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Accommodation:<\/strong> 8 guests; four-bedroom, four-bathroom two-story house; for larger groups, the River Lodge Suite can be booked to accommodate an additional two guests
Group space:<\/strong> open-plan indoor and outdoor living areas with wide verandas and a sparkling private pool overlooking the Zambezi
Service: <\/strong>a dedicated team, including private chef, butler, personal guide and tracker
Safari experience:<\/strong> guided safari with a keen tracker on a private safari vehicle; stunning sunrise cruises and renowned Zambezi sunset cruises; visit the largest waterfall on Earth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Matetsi River House<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Singita Malilangwe House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Location:<\/strong> Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Zimbabwe
Accommodation:<\/strong> 10 guests; five expansive bedrooms with private decks
Group space:<\/strong> an interactive kitchen, a large rim-flow pool and various outdoor decks
Service: <\/strong>a dedicated private chef, game vehicle, Field Guide and butler catering for every need
Safari experience:<\/strong> exclusive access to the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve for daily game drives, guided safari walks, sundowner cruises and birdwatching; explore rock art sites; the Hwata photography hide gives the opportunity to capture rare wildlife images; children may participate in a Mini Rangers course<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Singita Malilangwe House<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Contact us<\/a> to customize an African safari itinerary specifically for your family or group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Exclusive-use villas in Africa offer private and luxurious accommodations for the ultimate family or group safari. Guests have sole access to the entire property with an exclusive-use villa. These secluded retreats provide personalized services, like private chefs, guides, and safari experiences tailored to guest preferences. Below is a list of some of our favorite exclusive-use villas in Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe that provide 5-star comforts, an intimate setting, and impeccable service, as well as all of the activities and experiences you are seeking on safari. These exclusive-use villas welcome children; however, some activities may have age limitations. Be sure to talk with your travel consultant about the age range of your group. Tanzania Exclusive-Use Villa Singita Serengeti House Location: Serengeti National Park, TanzaniaAccommodation: 8 guests; 2 suites in the main house […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":186,"featured_media":8252,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-africa"],"yoast_head":"\r\nExclusive-Use Villas in Africa - Swain Destinations Blog<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/exclusive-use-villas-in-africa\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Exclusive-Use Villas in Africa - Swain Destinations Blog\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Exclusive-use villas in Africa offer private and luxurious accommodations for the ultimate family or group safari. 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