With animals including four of the Big Five (everything but buffalo is represented) and klipspringer antelopes roaming its 80-plus sq km, Ndzalama Wildlife Reserve is named after a locally revered rock formation, which couldn’t be more phallic. No day visitors are allowed into the reserve (you have to stay at least one night); book ahead to stay in a self-catering stone and thatch chalet (per person R1500). Meals are available on request.
To get to Ndzalama from Tzaneen, follow Rte 71 for 35km and turn left onto the tarred road to Eiland. After 16km, turn right onto the dirt road and you’ll see the reserve entrance after 4km.
