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Africa - Safari Lodges & Wilderness Camps
As
part of our South Africa itinerary
we visit a selection
of safari lodges and wilderness camps.
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Bongani
Mountain Lodge
Bongani Mountain Lodge is situated in the 8000
hectare Mthethomusha Game Reserve, bordering
the world-famous Kruger National Park. Lion,
leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo walk ancient
paths once used by the San (Bushman) people.
Over 250 San rock art paintings, estimated to
be 1500 years old, are found in the reserve,
forming the greatest concentration of rock art
per square metre on earth.
Bongani is a low-risk malaria destination due
to the altitude of the Lodge, which offers an
unforgettable mountain safari with breathtaking
views of the surrounding African bush.
Bongani’s luxurious chalets and family
suites are set atop the Malelane Lebombo mountains
with private decks featuring magnificent wraparound
views.
Delicious pan-African cuisine is served in the
candle and fire lit boma, in the dining room
or on the generous decks. The Lodge also features
a comfortable sitting room, cosy bar/library,
sparkling swimming pool and well-stocked arts
and crafts safari shop. |
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Kwandwe
Private Game Reserve
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Luxury safari Lodges
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Exceptional 'Big Five'
game viewing
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Malaria-free African
wilderness
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Member
of Relais & Chateaux
Kwandwe Game Reserve
lies in the heart of South Africa’s malaria-free
Eastern Cape. Thousands of animals including lion,
black and white rhino, buffalo and elephant roam
this diverse and fascinating reserve.
Kwandwe's exclusive safari lodges offer world-class
sophistication and style in the African bush.
Kwandwe Main
Lodge is set along the aloe-studded banks
of the Great Fish River and consists of suites
with private plunge pools and spacious thatched
game viewing decks.
The gracious Uplands
Homestead is a sensitively restored 1905
farmhouse comprising spacious en-suite bedrooms
with private terraces. It also features a large
swimming pool and gazebo, private ranger, tracker,
chef and open 4x4 safari vehicle.
The stylish Kwandwe Ecca
Lodge features intimate suites with spacious
living areas, en-suite bathrooms and private plunge
pools. Overlooking rolling spekboom valleys, main
guest areas include a spacious sitting room, dining
room and bar area, kitchen and a sparkling rim-flow
lap pool. |
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Londolozi
Game Reserve
Londolozi
Game reserve is a 14,000 hectare exclusive safari
destination situated in the heart of the famous
Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Meaning “protector
of all living things” in Zulu, Londolozi
is renowned for its progressive ecotourism practices,
and is one of the most sought-after safari destinations
in Africa.
Londolozi has earned an international reputation
for its unmatched African wildlife experience,
personalised service, superb safari accommodation
and excellent relationships with its neighbouring
communities, commended as such by Nelson Mandela,
who visited the reserve shortly after his release
from prison.
Londolozi’s secluded private camps and
intimate safari lodges offer world-class sophistication
and style in the African bush.
Founders Camp offers chalets and suites
overlooking the Sand River, while Pioneer
Camp has exclusive suites and chalets
decorated in lavish colonial style. Tree
Camp boasts suites with private decks
and plunge pools overlooking the river. At Bateleur
Camp there are luxurious chalets and
suites with magnificent views of the surrounding
bush. Safari
Lodge is a secluded hideaway comprising
charming chalets. |
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Madikwe
Safari Lodge
Madikwe Safari Lodge is
situated in the heart of the richly diverse
and malaria free 76,000 hectare Madikwe Game
Reserve, one of South Africa’s biggest
wildlife sanctuaries. Madikwe’s diverse
geology and broad mix of habitats allows a wide
range of African wildlife to flourish, including
the Big Five, cheetah and a thriving population
of wild dog.
Set on a gentle slope nestled between two rolling
hills, Madikwe Safari Lodge overlooks game-filled
plains with the Dwarsberg Hills in the distance
and the Marico River nearby. The Lodge offers
exceptional gameviewing, simple yet sophisticated
accommodation, superlative service and unique
regional cuisine. Each suite features a sitting
area, a bedroom with circular fireplace, a spacious
dressing area with personal bar, an en-suite
bathroom with bath, indoor and outdoor shower
and a private plunge pool. Intimate sitting
areas have shaded outdoor seating on expansive
covered decks.
There are plentiful fireplaces both inside and
outdoors. A covered outdoor living room offers
beanbags and cushions for relaxation and the
nearby boma is the setting for evocative starlit
dinners. |
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Phinda
Private Game Reserve
Phinda Game Reserve
is situated in lush KwaZulu-Natal bordering the
Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a World Heritage
Site. The reserve comprises 17,500 hectares of
prime conservation land. Seven distinct habitats
shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s
Big Five and over 380 bird species, while the
marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana
is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
You can look forward to exciting game-drives in
open 4x4 safari vehicles led by experienced rangers
and Zulu trackers, as well as thrilling optional
activities on the water, in the air and on the
beach. Exhilarating four-day, three-night walking
safaris are accommodated in spacious en-suite
safari tents, offering an incredible up close
and personal experience of Phinda’s pristine
wilderness.
Phinda’s luxurious safari lodges offer world
class sophistication and style within the African
bush, and are world renowned for their exceptional
game viewing, delicious pan-African cuisine and
superlative service. Phinda also offers leopard
research, birding, rhino-Darting and bush skills
adventures. |
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