Nature Reserves near Nelspruit

© Stunning sunset views at Welgevonden Private Game Reserve.

Find the closest nature reserves near Nelspruit for your South African self-drive holiday. South African nature reserves offer adventure, relaxation and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Kruger National Park

Distance: 68 km
GPS Coordinates: -25.461843, 31.532939


Kruger National Park is South Africa's most famous national park. A popular destination for locals and tourists offering a wide range of accommodation options ranging from affordable rest camps to luxury safari lodges. Superb game viewing can be enjoyed on self-drives or guided safari game drives.

Nkomazi Game Reserve

Distance: 119 km
GPS Coordinates: -26.007164, 30.759004


Nkomazi Game Reserve is a malaria-free natural haven with a diversity of wildlife and habitat. Its natural beauty and major geological features are the perfect back-drop for this luxury tented accommodation.

Blyde River Canyon

Distance: 153km
GPS Coordinates: 28:61:74.0 S, 20:34:92.3 E


The Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve is situated on the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It offers a breathtaking landscape that guests will enjoy to discover.

Pakamisa Private Game Reserve

Distance: 380 km
GPS Coordinates: 27:44:24.78 S
31:57:08.62 E


The Pakamisa Private Game Reserve is a lush mountainous region that borders Swaziland. The reserve is abundant in a variety of plains game.

Karongwe Game Reserve

Distance: 385 km
GPS Coordinates: 25:97:70.27 S
27:78:95.99 E


The Karongwe Game Reserve is situated 45 minutes away from the Kruger National Park. It is a spectacular natural sanctuary filled with wildlife and beautiful scenery.

Welgevonden Game Reserve

Distance: 435 km
GPS Coordinates: 24:31:70.65 S
28:04:89.2 E


The Welgevonden Game Reserve is a natural Heritage Site and a spectacular wildlife destination. Guests will enjoy their stay at this luxury private game reserve.

Thanda Safari Private Reserve

Distance: 454 km
GPS Coordinates: 27:49:41 S 32:06:57 E


The Thanda Safari Private Reserve is situated within close proximity to the World Heritage Site of iSimangaliso. It is an all-encompassing safari experience with Big 5 game and cultural experiences with the Zulu People.

South Africa Nature Reserves : Game Reserves and National Parks