Private Kruger Photo Safari Experiences

Manyeleti Private Game Reserve

To experience the ultimate Kruger National Park photo safari staying at Manyeleti Private Reserves bordering the Kruger is a must as it contributes to unparalleled Photo Safari Experiences for wildlife photography enthusiasts. At Manyeleti you'll enjoy exclusive access to pristine wilderness areas where the public cannot self-drive and are restricted to game viewers from the lodges. The controlled number of vehicles at sightings ensures that your photography experience remains undisturbed, allowing you to focus on composing your shots and capturing the beauty of the wildlife without distractions. Moreover, the expert guides and trackers in these reserves have an in-depth understanding of animal behaviour and together with Doug your photographic guide will ensure to get the vehicle in the best possible position for the best composition and light for you to take your award winning photographs.

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"Manyeleti" means "Place of Stars" in the local Shangaan language, reflecting the mesmerising night skies that adorn the region. Manyeleti is renowned for its low visitor numbers and to further enhance your photographic safari experiences you will sleep in canvas safari tents in unfenced camps where the wildlife can roam through freely each providing comfort, hospitality, and a authentic safari experience away from the crowds.

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The sub-tropical Lowveld eco-zone boasts an impressive biodiversity in both fauna and flora and visitors to Manyeleti can expect to encounter the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros) as well as a diverse array of other wildlife species, including wild dogs, cheetha, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various antelope species.  With over 336 documented tree species in the region, ranging from ancient Baobabs to the iconic Marula, the dominant woody savannah is accentuated with plenty to see and accommodates an impressive diversity of bird life. For the avid birder there are over 220 documented species to be found. Various raptors, such as the endangered Lappet-Faced Vulture, Pel’s Fishing Owl, and Martial Eagle, can be observed. This extends to larger birds, such as the Southern Ground Hornbill, Kori Bustard, and Saddle-Billed Stork, amongst a plethora of other species.

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