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Accommodation:

Accommodation Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 23 – 24

Enjoy two full days of activities in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve at Leopard Hills Camp.

Leopard Hills is located in the Western Sector of the world famous Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, bordering the Kruger National Park. The lodge is situated on the top of a rocky outcrop, offering spectacular views over the bush and the natural waterhole on the plains below the main building.

The knowledgeable and professional rangers at Leopard Hills conduct early morning and evening game drives, in search of Africa’s big game. Leopard Hills prides itself with the best rangers in the business, and they offer a safari experience like no other, from sightings of big game in their natural surroundings, to the smaller flora and fauna.

Walks through the bush take place just after breakfast, on request, and is the best way of experiencing the finer aspects of the bushveld. Your ranger will guide you through the fauna and flora of the Sabi Sands Reserve, pointing out insects, grasses, trees, and smaller species that are all an integral part of the greater Kruger National Park ecosystem. Those with a passion for wildlife photography will be able to get various tips from their ranger on taking the perfect picture, while on their game drive or walking safari.

For those with a passion for Africa and an interest in its diverse and spontaneous culture, tours are offered into the local village, where guests will have the opportunity of embarking on a journey of invaluable knowledge and information on South Africa, its people and their way of life.

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Accommodation:

Accommodation Leopard Hills Private Game Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 25

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred to. . .

After breakfast, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative and transferred to Lion Sands River Lodge where you will stay for three nights.

Time permitting, arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Location:

Accommodation:

Accommodation Lion Sands River Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge, Safari Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 26 – 27

Enjoy two full days of activities at Lion Sands River Lodge.

Lion Sands is for the adventurous at heart. Close encounters with Africa’s prized Big Five (including the lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant) will have the heart and adrenaline pumping.

Game Drives are conducted twice a day, in the company of expert Field Guides and Trackers. Vehicles move off road through rough and uncharted terrain, tracking the many animals of the bush.

Walking Safaris are the perfect way to forge a one-on-one connection with Africa. Here you get a glimpse of what it must have been like a century ago, when pioneers and hunters made their way through The Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand in search of big game, and to find a suitable piece of land on which to build their families and fortunes.

Additional Cost: Stay the night in one of our treehouses. This magical experience will immerse you in a natural world teeming with animal life, all on your own. The Milky Way is an extraordinary ceiling, and you may well lose count of the shooting stars.

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Accommodation:

Accommodation Lion Sands River Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge, Safari Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 28

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred to. . .

After breakfast, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative and transferred to Thornybush Game Lodge where you will stay for three nights.

Time permitting, arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

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Accommodation:

Accommodation Thornybush Game Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 29 – 30

Enjoy two full days at Thornybush Game Lodge.

The day starts as dawn breaks over the African bushveld. After your early morning wakeup call, coffee, tea & rusks are served on the main deck overlooking the riverbed. Shortly after, you depart in your open Land Rover with your experienced Rangers and Trackers who will share their extensive knowledge of the bush with you. These drives are undertaken at times best suited for game viewing which vary depending on the season but typically start early morning. Where applicable you may be invited out of the vehicle to see tracks, examine certain plants and follow spoor.

After an exhilarating hunt for tracks to see what the animals have been up to during the night, and tracking down whatever you find, you will stop somewhere out in the bush for a break of coffee & tea. Time to stretch your legs whilst having your sunglasses cleaned & indulge in cool towels in summer, and hot towels in winter.

After a sumptuous breakfast is served either back at the camp or in the riverbed or bush, guests are offered walks to suit their interests and fitness levels and are accompanied by an armed ranger and tracker. Drives and activities can be tailored to suit your family’s interests.

Game walks allow guests a better chance to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the region & to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail. Walks are designed to ensure the safely of your children. Shangaan trackers will enthral you with their explanations of the medicinal and other uses of the numerous plants and trees along with tales of traditional folklore.

The afternoon game drive is preceded by high tea and extends into the evening to view seldom seen nocturnal species by torchlight. Upon returning for a gourmet 3 course dinner, either in the boma, bush or lodge – guests can socialize with a cognac, single malt or cigar around the campfire or lounge before returning to bed for another day’s adventure.

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Accommodation:

Accommodation Thornybush Game Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 31

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred to. . .

After breakfast, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative and transferred to Kings Camp where you will stay for three nights.

Time permitting, arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Location:

LocationTimbavati Private Nature Reserve

Accommodation:

Accommodation Kings Camp

Type:

Accommodation Type Safari Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 32 – 33

Enjoy two full days in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve at Kings Camp.

Situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve – the Greater Kruger National Park, Kings Camp faces an open savanna plain with a waterhole, which is frequented by a wide variety of wildlife by day and night.

Africa’s big game abounds in the area and each day brings something different, as you explore the endless fascination of Africa’s wildlife in an open, state-of-the-art Land Rover. Whether it is a leopard on the hunt, lions roaring at twilight, hippo wallowing in the river, or a crocodile basking on a sandy bank; each viewing will enthrall.

As part of the greater Kruger National Park, which covers an area of 2.2 million hectares, Kings Camp offers a wealth of bio-diversity. With access to 100 square kilometers of traversing big game abounds, with each day bringing something different whilst exploring the endless fascination of Africa’s wildlife in an open Land Rover.

Location:

LocationTimbavati Private Nature Reserve

Accommodation:

Accommodation Kings Camp

Type:

Accommodation Type Safari Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 34

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred to. . .

. . . Shumbalala Game Lodge where you will stay for three nights.

Time permitting, arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

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Accommodation:

Accommodation Shumbalala Game Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 35 – 36

Enjoy two full days of activities at Shumabalala Game Lodge.

A typical day in the bush starts off at around 5:30 am (depending on the time of year) with a wake-up call by your ranger. Enjoy early morning tea/coffee before you set off on your game adventure for the day. An informative and professional game drive with the excitement of tracking the game. The adventure continues and you return back to camp at around 9:30 am to freshen up. This is followed by a sumptuous brunch with a choice of continental and hot breakfast.

Following brunch the possibility of a bush walk lures the more adventurous or young at heart offering unexpected insight and knowledge of the eco-system to learn more about the fauna & flora unique to the area. You then have time to rest or relax at the pool, browse the curio shop, visit the library or sit on your private or the lodge deck enjoying the sounds and smells unique to the African bushveld. You are most likely to encounter wild animals browsing the camp grounds or a herd of elephants at the water hole directly in front of the lodge. This is also a unique time for bird lovers to indulge their passion in the abundance of the species found.

Afternoon high tea is a time to interact with other guests and is served at around 3:30 pm with a selection salty and sweet treats. Afterwards, set off on your afternoon & evening game drive adventure with a stop-over in the bush for sundowners watching the splendor of the African sun setting over the mountains. Drinks are accompanied by snacks and some South African specialties.

You return after dark to be welcomed with a drink at the lodge at around 7:30 pm to freshen up for the evening’s events. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks at the bar or in the underground cellar. Dinner is a five course affair prepared by an in-house chef with fresh ingredients. Dinner is served at various settings – around the fire, by candle light in the dining room, on the lodge deck, in the underground cellar or even in your suite for a more romantic affair!

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Accommodation:

Accommodation Shumbalala Game Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 37

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to . . .

On arrival, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your road transfer to Rattray’s at MalaMala where you will stay for three nights.

Time permitting, arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

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Accommodation:

Accommodation MalaMala Rattray’s Camp

Type:

Accommodation Type Safari Lodge

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 38 – 39

Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Rattray’s at MalaMala .

A day at MalaMala Game Reserve, combines exhilarating game viewing opportunities with a chance to relax and refresh the soul. The phenomenal wildlife, around which your experience revolves, is the priority at MalaMala.

A 5:30 am wake-up call by your ranger heralds the dawn. Meet your ranger and safari companions at 6:00 am on the safari deck as the sun rises over the bushveld. Hot and cold beverages and a light snack are available. The early morning game drive follows.

Game drives are conducted in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles in the private reserve. At Rattrays there are a maximum of 4 passengers in the vehicles.The rangers are in constant radio communication with one another to keep each other informed about the location of wildlife. The 4-wheel drive safari vehicles enable the rangers to leave the road and provide guests with close up game viewing and fantastic photographic opportunities. Night drives, with the aid of powerful spotlights, bring the bush to life at night.

Game viewing on MalaMala Game Reserve is exclusive to the camps on MalaMala and we do not share traversing with adjacent reserves. As a result the human impact is kept to a minimum and guests are able to enjoy wildlife sightings for longer periods thus increasing their photographic opportunities. The perennial Sand River runs north to south through the reserve proving a plentiful supply of water especially during the dry winter months. The river provides water for wildlife from as far away as the Kruger National Park during this time.

At approximately 9:30 am, you will return to camp where a hearty breakfast awaits you in the air-conditioned dining room or on the expansive safari deck. For the more energetic, join the bush walk after breakfast. Alternatively relax around the pool, browse through the safari boutique, work out in the small gym or perhaps take a siesta to make up for that early morning wake-up call.

A buffet lunch is served from 1:30 pm though some prefer to sleep through after their later breakfast. Once again meet at 4:00 pm for hot and cold beverages and a light snack on the expansive safari deck before departing on another unforgettable safari. An African sunset is memorable and oft emotional sight.

As darkness approaches, your ranger will scan the bush with a powerful spotlight and will point out the elusive nocturnal wildlife – a highlight of the day’s safari. As darkness settles over the bush, look out for the Milky Way – a truly spectacular sight – or try to find the Southern Cross. Return to camp at approximately 8:00 pm, allowing time for you to freshen up before meeting your friends and rangers for pre-dinner drinks in the cozy Safari Bar. While seated around a log fire under the starry African sky, enjoy the superb food and excellent wines – yet another highlight of the MalaMala experience.

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Accommodation:

Accommodation MalaMala Rattray’s Camp

Type:

Accommodation Type Safari Lodge

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 40

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred . . .

On arrival, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your road transfer to Phinda Vlei Lodge where you will stay for three nights.

Time permitting, arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Location:

LocationandBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Accommodation andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 41 – 42

Enjoy two full days of activities at andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge.

Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives that continue after nightfall. &Beyond’s professionally trained guides will ask you about your favourite wildlife and will do their best to ensure that your preferences are met, whether it is tracking a particular species or spending more time enjoying each sighting and getting to know the habits of the animals. They will also tell you about the vegetation of the region and will explain the behavior of the animals that you come across. In some cases, the guides will be able to identify individual animals and let you know about their history and habits.

&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is renowned for its exceptional sightings of the elusive cheetah and the rare black rhino, as well as the Big Five. There is also a number of resident lion prides and rangers will do their best to provide you with an exceptional sighting of all of these animals.

When you are not out on a game drive or a nature walk in search of incredible wildlife, enjoy the seductive comfort and uninterrupted views from the lodge. Dip in your private plunge pool or simply lounge on the deck overlooking the dense green slopes.

Location:

LocationandBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Accommodation andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 43

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred to…

On arrival, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your road transfer to MalaMala Main Camp where you will stay for three nights.

Time permitting, arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Location:

Accommodation:

Accommodation MalaMala Camp

Type:

Accommodation Type Safari Lodge

Room Basis:

Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day 44 – 45

Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at MalaMala Main Camp.

There are no typical days at MalaMala – each is different based on the wild animals and the guest’s interests.

A 05:30 am wake-up call by your ranger heralds the dawn. Meet your ranger and safari companions at 6:00 am on the safari deck as the sun rises over the bushveld for a light breakfast before heading on on the morning game drive. Game drives are conducted in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles in the 40,000 acre private reserve. The rangers are in constant radio communication with one another to keep each other informed about the location of wildlife. Headsets are used for this purpose so as not to interrupt the sounds of the African bush. The 4-wheel drive safari vehicles enable the rangers to leave the road and provide guests with close up game viewing and fantastic photographic opportunities.

Not only are you sure to see the Big Five, but you will also leave with a deep understanding of the complex ecology that envelopes this great landscape. One of the oldest and best known camps in Kruger National Park, the MalaMala Main Camp rings with African authenticity in each of its thatched bungalows.

At approximately 9:30 am, you will return to camp where a hearty breakfast awaits you in the air-conditioned dining room or on the expansive safari deck.

For the more energetic, join the bush walk after breakfast. Alternatively relax around the pool, browse through the safari boutique, work out in the small gym or perhaps take a siesta to make up for that early morning wake-up call. Feel free to explore the camp but please do not walk beyond the camp perimeters unless accompanied by a ranger. A buffet lunch is served from 1:30 pm, though some prefer to sleep through after their later breakfast.

Once again meet at 4:00 pm for hot and cold beverages and a light snack on the expansive safari deck before departing on another unforgettable game drive. A cooler box with the veritable sundowners are carried on the landrover and a consensus amongst your fellow safari-ites will determine whether the G & T is worth more than the leopard sighting! An African sunset is memorable and oft emotional sight. Night drives, with the aid of powerful spotlights, bring the bush to life at night. As darkness approaches, your ranger will scan the bush with a powerful spotlight and will point out the elusive nocturnal wildlife – a highlight of the day’s safari. As darkness settles over the bush, look out for the Milky Way – a truly spectacular sight – or try to find the Southern Cross.

Return to camp at approximately 8:00 pm, allowing time for you to freshen up before meeting your friends and rangers for pre-dinner drinks in the cozy safari bar. Dinner is served at 9:00 pm in the reed enclosed “boma” under an ancient Jackalberry tree. Alternatively, when the weather is suitable, a candlelit dinner is served on the safari deck overlooking the Sand River. While seated around a log fire under the starry African sky, enjoy the superb food and excellent wines.

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Accommodation:

Accommodation MalaMala Camp

Type:

Accommodation Type Safari Lodge

Room Basis:

Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day 46

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred . . .

On arrival, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your road transfer to Madikwe Hills where you will stay for three nights.

Time permitting, arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Location:

Accommodation:

Accommodation Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 47 – 48

Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Madikwe Hills.

Traversing over 75,000 hectares, Madikwe Hills Private Game Reserve is where the plains still team with game and the acacia savannah symbolizes a paragon of beauty. Madikwe Hills is in the middle of the reserve, giving you a huge advantage on game drives. The malaria-free Madikwe Reserve is home not only to the Big 5 of Africa, but also to a wealth of other fascinating creatures, including the rare Wild Dog. Wildlife can be viewed on morning, late afternoon and evening game drives, walking safaris, and from the privacy of your suite deck.

Those with a passion for wildlife photography will be able to get various tips from their ranger on taking the perfect safari picture, while on their game drive. Our rangers are avid fans of photography, many of them having entered renowned international and local competitions with great results. Our ranger s will be happy to assist in any way they can.

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Accommodation:

Accommodation Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 49

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred to…

After breakfast you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative and transferred to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge where you will stay for three nights.

Time permitting, arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Location:

Accommodation:

Accommodation Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 50 – 51

Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge.

An early morning call from the Ranger will wake you before first light, while the kitchen brews hot coffee or tea, and prepares cool fruit juices with a muffin, rusk or other freshly made delicacy. So begins the morning safari.

The bush is already alive, the air filled with birdsong as the rising sunlight dances off beads of dew on spiders’ webs. Nobody, not even the tracker who can read the bushveld like a book, knows what’s in store. He will watch the road for spoor, leaning forward intently to find any print left by a predator during its hunt in the dark. There may be hushed discussions in Shangaan between Ranger and Tracker, and brief radio interactions from one vehicle to another. Sharing information ensures that the occupants of each Land Rover have the best chance of a wide range of sightings during their drives – and also ensures control and responsible behavior as the vehicles move in close to the animals.

Renowned for luxury experiences, Sabi Sabi isn’t all about phenomenal game drives and exceptional dining. Opportunities for education and adventure are definitely on the cards for those interested and energetic. On the morning safari walk you can be part of a small group that sets out on foot after breakfast. The walk is an opportunity to feel the pulse of Africa through the soles of your feet and experience the bushveld at close quarters.

Evening falls and you prepare for the night safari. As the fierce heat of the day cools, the inhabitants of the bush become restless, and the animals move out of the shade of the trees. The call of the crested francolin reverberates through the bushveld and birds increase the volume of their song. You will be aware of colors softening to the beautiful, gentle hues that vary with each season. New scents fill the air and as the sun dips behind the horizon your Ranger will choose a spot where you can stretch your legs and enjoy sundowners alongside the vehicle. Watch in awe as the sky turns to the sensational vibrant reds, golds and oranges typical of an African sunset. There is a lull as the animals sense the transition into a time of increased danger. It is during evening safaris that the nocturnal hunters start stirring, and their prey needs to be alert for survival through the night.

During your safari you may be lucky enough to watch lions prepare for their evening hunt. Their long bodies stretch to ease muscles cramped from lying in the shade during the day; sinews are lengthened and claws sharpened against a tree; the vegetation is marked with scent, and the wind checked for smells; only then do they set off in a slow, loose-jointed, arrogant amble. There are numerous nocturnal hunters and on your evening safari, with the help of a spotlight, a leopard’s eyes may reflect back from a nearby tree. Or you may be lucky enough to spot another smaller predator, a genet, African civet or African wild cat. One can come across scenes at night that become etched in memory: elephants moving heavily but silently in the moonlight; the incredible flying leaps of bushbabies from treetop to treetop, and the red shine from a lion’s eyes as it looks up from its kill. A Sabi Sabi evening safari will never be forgotten.

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Accommodation:

Accommodation Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 52

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred to. . .

After breakfast, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative and transferred to Tau Game Lodge where you will stay for three nights.

Time permitting, arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Location:

Accommodation:

Accommodation Tau Game Lodge

Type:

Accommodation Type Lodge

Drinks Basis:

Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)

Room Basis:

Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 53 – 54

Enjoy two full days of game drives at Tau Game Lodge.

On the far northern border of South Africa lies a beautiful area known as the Great Marico and it is in this spectacular setting, in the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, that Tau Game Lodge South Africa is situated. Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the few reserves where one can come for a truly South African safari holiday and view an unusual wide variety of South African wildlife. Come and see the magnificent animals that have settled in our South African game reserve, such as: breeding herds of elephants, white and black rhino’s, lions, cheetahs, spotted & brown hyena’s, buffalo, leopards, zebra, endangered wild dogs, giraffes, ostriches,warthogs. Various antelope species roam Madikwe Game Reserve, namely: Impala, Springbok and Kudu.

Madikwe is also home to a bird population of over 250 different species. A spectacular diversity of South African wildlife is conserved at Madikwe Game Reserve and you can enjoy the South African wildlife and the tranquility of nature right on your doorstep.

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