South Africa : Kruger Area
A leader in African conservation South Africa set aside an area the size of Wales to protect its wildlife populations and established the Kruger National Park. With the greatest variety of animals, birds and plants in Africa, Kruger provides excellent game viewing. For a truer bush experience the private game parks bordering Kruger are the place to go where you can enjoy walking and night drives as well as huge numbers of animals. The Drakensberg range runs up near to Kruger.
Garonga Safari Camp
Garonga Safari Camp is a lovely, romantic owner-run camp on the west of the Kruger National Park in the Makalali Private Game Conservancy. Here is the place to come to enjoy an unhurried wildlife experience, and our clients love it because you can choose your own timetable and get the best of both the game and of relaxation. The camp's six Bedouin style luxury en-suite rooms sit on the banks of a dry watercourse, surrounded by ebony trees and with beautiful views. They are lavishly decorated and the bathroom has indoor and outdoor double showers. There is a large open-plan living area, a wine cellar, a 'spill over' swimming pool and a special sala for aromatherapy sessions. The activities on offer are flexible and varied, and include game drives, bush walks, tracking animals, bird watching, game viewing from hides (even the pool) and sleeping out under the stars. Garonga is a very relaxing safari lodge and perfect for honeymooners or couples looking to get away from the masses.
"We saw four of the big 5, and the guides made an effort to show us a wide range of animals. Sleeping out on deck and the safari walks were a very special experience too."
Giles and Sarah, Bristol
"This was the best part of our honeymoon - absolutely superb! The room was outstanding, the personal touches from the staff were very nice and Bernie is an excellent host."
Julian and Judith, Edinburgh
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Little Garonga offers total privacy with a private deck and pool and, when possible, a private game vehicle.
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Nottens Bush Camp
Notten's Bush Camp is a small and intimate family-run camp in the Sabi-Sand Game Reserve, on the south-western side of the Kruger National Park. The area is well- known for its superb game viewing experiences and large numbers of animals, and is an ideal first time safari location. We love it because you are staying at Bambi and Gilly Notten's home, where you are made to feel extremely welcome, and the food is fantastic. There are seven suites, all with an open deck and both indoor and outdoor showers. The staff are excellent and are all part of the Notten's extended family, which makes for a lovely relaxed atmosphere at the lodge and everyone is so welcoming you really feel at home. We highly recommend Nottens as it's uncommercialised, very homely and the emphasis is on enjoying being in the bush.
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Singita Private Game Reserve
With its tranquil setting on the borders of the Kruger National Park and its luxury accommodation combined with personal friendly service Singita is regarded as one of the top safari spots in Africa. The two lodges Ebony and Boulders each completely distinctive in style share the same high standards and fine cuisine and wine which brought it to the attention of the prestigious Relais and Chateau organisation. Activities include morning and evening game walks and drives. Both lodges have nine exquisite suites each with air-conditioning, a fireplace, separate living area and balcony with fantastic views.
Ebony Lodge has been built in the colonial - style with an all weather dining room and a stylish bar and Club Room which provides guests with ample space to relax, a large deck area and swimming pool with wonderful views.
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Boulders Lodge reflects a more modern African contemporary style with the living room and timber dining deck area elevated and built into the branches of Jackalberry trees overlooking the Sands River.
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Djuma Lodge - Vuyatela
This exclusive lodge has broken the mould of traditional game lodges and is the pride of Djuma. Vuyatela is an expression of modern South African culture. The lodge has been beautifully constructed with teak decks, private plunge pools and abstract scenes painted on the walls. The main lodge area has a large double deck and bar overlooking the waterhole, indigenous bird watching tower and a vast aquarium, stocked with indigenous fish. There are twice daily game drives and bush walks.
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Leopard Hills
Leopard Hills Lodge is located in the world-renowned Sabi Sands Game Reserve, set in the thick bush and a densely populated wildlife area. Each of the large rooms has glass-fronted panels for panoramic views which can also be enjoyed from your private balcony. Leopard Hills prides itself on high levels of service, fine cuisine and a new cellar brimming with racks of celebrated local and International wines. The guiding is one of the best in the area, experienced rangers conduct game drives twice a day and walking safaris can also be arranged.
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Londolozi - Tree Camp
Londolozi is in a prime wildlife haven on the border of the Kruger National Park, this area has been rated the best game experience in Southern Africa. It consists of 4 separate camps set along the Sand River and the most exclusive is the Tree Camp. Each of the six air-conditioned luxurious suites has its own cascading plunge pool, outdoor shower and en suite bathroom featuring a huge, inviting bath tub. The private decks with plunge pools and outdoor shower overlook the lush banks of the Sand River. The camp has a sitting area with guest library. The main sitting area leads out onto a large wooden deck, raised on stilts and elevated over the river and there is a large swimming pool set in the camp's garden.
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Royal Malewane
Royal Malewane is situated in the heart of the Thornybush Game Reserve close to the Kruger National Park. This camp defines luxury and is one of the most exclusive ways to go on safari. There are 6 luxurious 'colonial' suites each one built on rich deckwood, with a thatched gazebo shade and spillway pool. The activities here are well organised and game viewing activities occur in the early mornings and evenings, when the animals are at their most active. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the immediate surroundings of camp. The other highlight of Royal Malewane is the cuisine, simply out of this world! Great care is taken to provide perfect mouth watering meals from your packed lunch to a 4 course dinner under the stars - all expertly prepared by the in-house award-winning chef.
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