{"id":673,"date":"2026-07-29T11:45:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/?p=673"},"modified":"2026-07-29T11:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:45:10","slug":"two-exciting-new-luxury-lodges-coming-to-manyoni-private-game-reserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/2026\/07\/29\/two-exciting-new-luxury-lodges-coming-to-manyoni-private-game-reserve\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Exciting New Luxury Lodges Coming to Manyoni Private Game Reserve"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manyoni Private Game Reserve continues to grow as one of South Africa&#8217;s premier safari destinations, and we&#8217;re delighted to welcome two exceptional new accommodation offerings that will further elevate the guest experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both lodges combine world-class hospitality with a shared commitment to conservation, offering visitors the opportunity to experience one of KwaZulu-Natal&#8217;s finest Big Five reserves while directly supporting wildlife protection and local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manyoni Ridge Safari Lodge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opening in early 2027, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manyoniridge.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.manyoniridge.com\/\">Manyoni Ridge Safari Lodge<\/a> introduces an intimate luxury safari experience unlike any other within the reserve. With just nine exclusive villas, guests can enjoy privacy, personalised service and uninterrupted views across 23,000 hectares of pristine wilderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each stay includes expertly guided game drives, exceptional dining, conservation-focused experiences and opportunities to learn about the reserve&#8217;s globally significant rhino and pangolin conservation programmes. The lodge has been thoughtfully designed to blend contemporary luxury with the natural beauty of the African bush while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANYONI-RIDGE-CLUBHOUSE-31-Copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANYONI-RIDGE-CLUBHOUSE-31-Copy.png 900w, https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANYONI-RIDGE-CLUBHOUSE-31-Copy-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MANYONI-RIDGE-CLUBHOUSE-31-Copy-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MaraKaya Safari Lodge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joining the Manyoni family is <a href=\"https:\/\/marakaya.co.za\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/marakaya.co.za\/\">Marakaya<\/a>, an exclusive luxury safari lodge that embraces the spirit of authentic African hospitality. Designed to provide guests with an immersive wilderness experience, Marakaya combines elegant accommodation with outstanding wildlife encounters and personalised service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether relaxing between game drives or enjoying unforgettable evenings beneath African skies, guests can expect an intimate safari that showcases the remarkable biodiversity and natural beauty that have made Manyoni one of South Africa&#8217;s leading private game reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-675\" style=\"width:718px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images.jpeg 547w, https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Choice, Same Exceptional Safari<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The addition of Manyoni Ridge Safari Lodge and Marakaya expands the range of accommodation available throughout the reserve, ensuring visitors can choose from a variety of experiences while enjoying the same exceptional wildlife viewing, professional guiding and conservation success stories that define Manyoni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every booking contributes to protecting endangered wildlife, supporting local employment and ensuring that this remarkable landscape continues to thrive for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to welcoming guests to these exciting new additions and sharing the unforgettable experiences that make Manyoni Private Game Reserve one of Africa&#8217;s hidden safari gems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manyoni Private Game Reserve continues to grow as one of South Africa&#8217;s premier safari destinations, and we&#8217;re delighted to welcome two exceptional new accommodation offerings&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/2026\/07\/29\/two-exciting-new-luxury-lodges-coming-to-manyoni-private-game-reserve\/\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Two Exciting New Luxury Lodges Coming to Manyoni Private Game Reserve<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":676,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,33,47,4,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservation","category-safari-destination","category-tourism","category-wildlife","category-wildlife-protection","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=673"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/673\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":677,"href":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/673\/revisions\/677"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.manyoni.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}