Yes, it is safe inside the reserves and estates. The caveat: Do not wander off the main trails alone at night. The wildlife (brown hyena, jackal, and the occasional leopard) pose a greater risk than human crime. The lodges have 24/7 security, electric fencing, and patrols. However, leaving valuables visible in your car at the trailhead is never advisable anywhere in South Africa. Use common sense, and you will have no issues.

: Many of the structures feature elevated wooden decks extending over the riverbanks, allowing guests to dine or watch the sunset over the water.

There are old stone ruins on the property lines—remnants of iron-age smelting works and early Boer farmsteads. A local stable called offers guided rides through these ruins. It is a haunting experience, trotting past walls that have crumbled for a century, the red aloes blooming like torches against the grey stone.

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