MPUMALANGA
Mpumalanga, the place
of the rising sun, is one of South Africa's newest and fastest growing
provinces. Created immediately after the country's first democratic
elections in 1994, Mpumalanga covers 6,5% of South Africa's surface area,
constituting an area larger than Belgium and the Netherlands combined. The province
is largely SiSwati or isiNdebele speaking, but also has sizable communities
of Xitsonga, SeSotho, isiZulu, Afrikaans and English-speaking people. Mpumalanga borders the
Southern Regions of the Greater Kruger National Park. The capital of Mpumalanga is Nelspruit.
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Mpumalanga is represented by various described flagship lodges
which are found in the area. The flagship lodges have a more detailed
description which you can access by clicking on the link "MORE >>" after
their introduction. Because the Mpumalanga Lowveld and Limpopo provinces are
rich in wildlife and border on the Greater Kruger National Park, as well as
various other nature reserves, it is necessary to divide them into groups based
on the reserve that they fall into. Please click on the reserve names below to
be taken to that area. At the bottom of the page is a book or two which you
could order now and take along with you on your exclusive and luxurious getaway.
[SABI SAND GAME RESERVE] [TIMBIVATI GAME RESERVE]
[KRUGER PARK PRIVATE LODGES]
SABI SAND GAME RESERVE (59 000 Hectares)
[Ulusaba]
[Leopard
Hills] [Exeter]
[Savanna]
[Londolozi]
[Sabi
Sabi] [Lion
Sands] [Singita]
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 Ulusaba - Sir Richard Branson's Private Game Reserve
Ulusaba guest areas include spacious lounge areas, bars
and dining areas with impressive
open fireplaces, swimming pools and sundecks overlooking the most unforgettable
views. A tennis court with equipment, as well as a gym and health spa can be found at
Ulusaba, for that energizing work out or healthy retreat.
Ulusaba will immerse you in the romance and style of a
bygone area.
Your stay at Ulusaba includes all meals and unlimited drinks. We have a fine wine list, including top South African vintages and French champagne. In fact, there's a glass of bubbly waiting for you when you arrive! Our talented chefs prepare each meal, and there are
unique African dishes alongside other international choices. Dinner is a feast, and we are always happy to accommodate special diets and particular favourites.
Traditional Out of Africa elegance, style and personalised service being the
hallmarks of Ulusaba.
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Leopard Hills - Private Game Reserve
The lodge is built on a hill overlooking a
natural waterhole, the Perennial Sand River is a
sanctuary for many bird species and host to wallowing Hippo’s
and basking
Crocodiles as it gently flows to the heartbeat of
Africa not far from camp. If you listen
carefully somewhere in the distance you may be lucky enough to hear
the roar of a Lion.
Each of the 8
luxurious glass-fronted suites, complete with their own sundeck
and rock plunge pool offer superb views of the African bushveld beyond,
while air-conditioning and overhead fans provide welcome respite against the
harsh African heat. The breath-taking romantic bathrooms, which
include double
indoor and outdoor showers, have windows which open to a glorious view of the
passing cavalcade below. Enjoy the privacy of your suite and salute the
timelessness of Africa over a drink from your fully-stocked mini bar.
Or drift into a deep and peaceful sleep whilst enjoying a full body massage.
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Exeter Lodges
The Exeter Lodges group, present three of the finest and most
luxurious game lodges
known to mankind. The Exeter lodges are situated in an area
that covers an area of
65000 hectares along the western edge of the Kruger National Park, in an area
that is
world-renowned as the best venue for close up sightings of Africa's
great cats.
There is a choice of luxury accommodation with the lodges in the
group, River lodge, Dulini and Leadwood, trying to outdo each other with luxury and service.
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Savanna Safari Camp
Savanna Safari Camp is situated in the western sector of the
internationally renowned and
prestigious Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which borders the world
famous Kruger National Park,
in Pristine African bushveld, where frequent sightings of
Africa’s big game occur during early
morning, late afternoon and evening game drives or guided walks.
Savanna’s tented suites
combine the romance of a tented roof and draped inner
ceiling with
the sophistication of permanent structures that ensure absolute
luxury and privacy. The en-suite bathrooms include a his and hers vanity
area, a shower and a raised bath. Double or
single bed configurations are available for all suites and pure cotton linen
with hand embroidered wildlife
 designs,
and top quality beds are
standard. Rustic reed blinds, coir carpets, a draped
canvas ceiling and built in lounge area with bolsters and scatter cushions, all
combine to create possibly the most luxurious "tents" in Africa.
The central facilities include a dining room, lounge and bar,
which are all incorporated under
a central tent overlooking a waterhole. From the comfort of the lodge, guests
may view some
of Africa’s impressive wildlife as they come down to drink. Full English
breakfasts and delicious lunches are served in the tented dining room, and
dinner is served in the open air boma around a log fire. Guests may relax around
the swimming pool or browse through the
curio shop. A golf course is also nearby for those wishing a quick 18 holes.
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Londolozi Private Game Reserve
 Meaning
“protector of all living things” in Zulu, Londolozi is renowned for its
progressive eco-tourism practices, and is one of the most sought-after
safari destinations in Africa. Londolozi
Private Game Reserve's superb location, set in the heart of the game-rich
Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, ensures an African safari experience
second-to-none
with world-class sophistication and style in the African bush.
Game viewing at Londolozi
is conducted in open
Land Rovers with well trained guides and trackers. It is with these guides that
you might have the opportunity to view the Leopards that have made
Londolozi world renowned. Built amongst the dense riverine forest of the Sand River - most
of the luxurious camps are self contained and your privacy is guaranteed.
LONDOLOZI BATELEUR CAMP
Londolozi Bateleur Camp was formerly known as Main Camp. Each of
the eight chalets and four
suites are built on the site of the original 1920's hunting camp. The
rooms are all air-conditioned
and have their own plunge pools - a perfect way to cool off after a hot game
drive!
LONDOLOZI TREE CAMP
Londolozi Tree Camp is built 70 feet up in the Ebony Trees. This small
camp only has 6 suites and
offer you your very own private piece of Africa. The rooms offer
all the conveniences and trimmings
that you would expect of a five star hotel.
LONDOLOZI FOUNDERS & PIONEER CAMP
Londolozi Bush Camp will be remembered safari enthusiasts - this camp
has now been renamed
Founders Camp & Pioneer Camp. Together these camps consist of 8 chalets and
4 suites. Each with
private plunge pools and the rooms are air-conditioned for maximum
comfort.
LONDOLOZI SAFARI LODGE
Londolozi Safari Lodge is located in a
secluded spot along the Usutu River in the Southern section
of the Londolozi Private Game Reserve. Here
you will find 6 chalets which embrace simplicity and
will give you a feeling of being at one with nature.
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Sabi Sabi
 Sabi
Sabi Private Game Reserve, ecologically and geographically linked to the
Kruger
National Park, lies in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. This region
of the Lowveld has a
greater variety of game than Kenya, so diverse is it's habitat and
wildlife that you have
an excellent chance of experiencing close encounters with Africa's Big 5.
Sabi Sabi
boasts the world’s largest land mammal (elephant), tallest (giraffe),
fastest (cheetah)
and smallest (dwarf shrew) and a wondrous array of bird species. Botanically,
this is a
wonderland, Sabi Sabi has a greater variety of plant life than in the whole of
Europe.
Luxury and comfort right out in the open savannah of Africa.
Earth Lodge
comprises 12 luxury suites and the Amber presidential suite
and features a
unique design allowing the lodge to blend in with its natural
surroundings. The lodge was
constructed using natural materials and the result is a uniquely
African feel with unadorned
wall finishes, wooden sculptures, indigenous vegetation,
hand-crafted furniture and
natural fabrics. Each suite has a private swimming pool and private
butler, and a glass-
fronted bathroom looking out over the bushveld. Other facilities
include a fully-fledged
health spa, in-suite dining, lounge and reading room, meditation
garden and boma area.
Bush Lodge, you can luxuriate in uncompromising high
standards of service, efficiency
and personalised attention - all in an informal atmosphere of
warmth and hospitality. Each
air-conditioned thatched suite features exquisite ethnic décor in
keeping with the
bushveld environment. Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge activities include game
drives in open 4x4
safari vehicles and many more. Everything is set to give you
an amazing view of the wild
from the comfort of the lodge. Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge also offers a
private pool, private
Land Rover and personal attendant plus in-room dining.
Selati Lodge. Indulge in superior service while enjoying the comforts
and tranquillity of
Selati Lodge that overlooks the waterholes where herds of game come
to drink. Sabi Sabi's
intimate all-suite Selati Camp, furnished with a historic railway
theme and 19th century
charm, meticulously created as an authentic home in the bush, is
the most unforgettable
of all African experiences. Sabi Sabi Selati Lodge is a personal
luxury safari situated on
the wild animals migration path, on the banks of the Msuthlu
riverbed, between the Sabie
and Sand rivers. on the traditional game migration path from the
Kruger National Park.
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Lion Sands
Lion Sands is situated in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, well known for
it's superior game
viewing. Lion Sands has exclusive access to the
Sabie River which is central to why Lion
Sands delivers a safari experience that no one else can
compare too. Where there is
water there is life, sanctuary from the heat of the African sun, a
place where the wildlife
travel great distances to quench their thirst. The philosophy of
Lion Sands is to deliver a
consistently professional, informative and holistic safari
experience. For a once in a
lifetime wildlife experience, go on a moon walk where you are
taken on a guided walk
through the reserve only using natural moonlight to view the
nocturnal wildlife.
 Ivory
Lodge has been built on the banks of the Sabie River with magnificent
views, extending onto the open sand banks of the Kruger National Park.
There are 6 ultra luxurious suites with en-suite bathroom, outdoor and
inside shower, courtyard, lounge
with fireplace, wooden viewing deck, patio and private plunge pool. The bedroom &
lounge area are air-conditioned with telephone and internet access. The suites
are linked to all areas by raised wooden walkways with breathtaking views
over the Sabie River, a setting where game viewing can be done
from the luxury of one's private suite. The main and entrance areas
comprise a private lounge, wooden viewing decks, boardroom, wine cellar,
gymnasium and health spa, curio shop, both an indoor and open-air (Boma) dining
area. Ivory Lodge is about African Euro elegance,
 sophistication
yet simplicity, boldness yet balance, ebony and ivory, perfect harmony,
exclusivity & complete privacy.
River Lodge is the soul of Lion Sands.
Positioned on a site, which has trees dating back
almost 800 years, the lodge is about spirit, warmth, nature and
relaxation. River Lodge's
river-view thatched rooms with en-suite bathroom, private viewing
deck and outside
shower, private guest lounge with internet access, sundeck and bar,
swimming pool, gym
and health spa, curio shop, indoor and open-air dining area,
conference venue, 3 river
hides and 1 waterhole hide and a family of staff that will make it
feel like home from
home, will get you to relax, enjoy and experience African
hospitality at its best.
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Singita Game Lodges
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Singita Lodges are situated in a section of the Greater Kruger Park boasts a
wide variety of wildlife species and lush vegetation, where game viewing is
enjoyed all year-round. Tranquillity, solitude and exquisite luxury prevail in
the 4 exclusive Singita lodges. Particular attention is paid
to providing visitors with as much comfort and privacy as possible. Your stay at
Singita will provide you with a deep, relaxing calm and a silence that will
strip away the distractions of the world, and leave you with a peace that will
be yours long after you have left the bush.
Singita Boulders Lodge overlooks the expanse of the Sand River and
the plains beyond,
with 9 double suites with private, open-air showers, double
fireplaces and a private
swimming pool which are inspired by the rough natural geometry of
the rocks among
which it is built. Boulders is furnished in simple luxury, using
the natural materials which
Africa provides in abundance. Enjoy a large selection of rare
vintage wines on the
outdoor leisure deck which affords beautiful views of the African
bush.
Singita Castleton Camp is located next to a watering hole and has 6
luxurious, private
suites appointed in a comfortable colonial style with en-suite bedrooms, which are fully
air-conditioned and serviced. There has always been a pride of
lions at Castleton.
Emerging onto the wide veranda with a cup of strong coffee in the early
morning, you
might see the lionesses and cubs of the Castleton pride, in the
tall grass just beyond the
lawn, cleaning themselves and playing under a spreading acacia. Cool off in
the swimming
pool or enjoy a massage next to it. Guests at Castleton are
attended to by you own
personal tracker and game ranger, and an open
Land Rover is placed at their disposal.
 Singita
Ebony Lodge. In the Lodge at Ebony, you will encounter the quiet opulence of
African colonial style at its most refined. From the cool and
sumptuous folds of a leather
sofa, you'll watch a giraffe browse on a distant acacia, or you
yourself may browse from
the extensive air-conditioned library housing antique books in the
quiet of the afternoon.
Set in the dappled shade of ebony trees on the banks of the Sand
River, the 9 luxurious
double suites with private, open-air showers are completely
private, cool and spacious,
and each with its own plunge pool. On the deck, you may spend time
alone in reflection,
or enjoy a gourmet dinner for two in the most romantic of settings.
Gym facilities and an
in-house masseuse to give you that perfect massage are also
available at Ebony.
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TIMBAVATI GAME RESERVE (30 000 Hectares)
[Ngala]
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Ngala Private Game Reserve
Ngala, meaning "place of the lion" is
secluded in the Kruger National Park, where the
savannah blurs into Mopane woodlands, Ngala has exclusive
traversing rights over 14 780
hectares of the Kruger National Park and supports a remarkable
assemblage of wildlife -
including huge breeding herds of elephant and high concentrations
of lion.
Chic and modern, the camp's guest areas overlook the Timbavati
riverbed which draws much wildlife to its tree-lined banks.
Next to a nearby waterhole is an intimate hide which allows you to see and
photograph wildlife, including buffalo, white
rhino, giraffe, antelope, the rare wild dog, Africa’s great cats - lion, leopard
and cheetah as well as elusive nocturnal animals including the armadillo-like
pangolin and the African wildcat, incredibly close-up.
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Tanda Tula Tented Camp
Tanda Tula, meaning 'to love the quiet" is
situated amidst 20 000 acres of bushveld
in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, bordering the
Kruger National Park and is
renowned as the most luxurious tented game camp in South Africa.
With a handful
of visitors, the words ‘private, secluded and tranquil” best
describe a stay here.
Safaris are conducted either on foot or in open-sided game-viewing
vehicles.
The focal point of the camp is the bar/lounge area
overlooking the watering hole. Afternoons spent
around the swimming pool are popular whilst the highlight of
each evening is the open-air dinners served around the log fires in the
traditional boma or barbeque style at the
riverbed. The accommodation at
Tanda Tula comes in the form of 12 luxuriously appointed East African
style tented suites, all with en-suite bathrooms and private
timber decks
overlooking the riverbed. Children 12 years and older are welcome.
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KRUGER PARK GAME RESERVE - PRIVATE LODGES (2 000 000 Hectares)
[Lukimbi] [Singita
Lebombo] [Makuleke]
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Lukimbi Safari Lodge
Lukimbi Safari Lodge is a stunning new lodge,
set on the Lwakahle River,
situated in the
easily accessible southern portion of the Kruger National Park.
Taking guided walks or
game drives on our private roads where
you'll come face-to-face with the abundant
wildlife - including the Big 5, or just relaxing in the magnificent lodge, it all
happens on
over 15 000 hectares of exclusive use
prime game and wilderness area.
14 Spacious suites combine luxury
and modern African décor with stunning river views. Lukimbi is wheelchair
friendly. Children of all ages
are welcome at Lukimbi Safari Lodge and will be entertained by hostesses
in their own private entertainment centre, offering various games, jungle
gyms, face painting and bush Olympics. Nearby
attractions range from open game drives, bird watching, golf and beauty therapy.
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Singita Lebombo Lodge
Singita Lebombo Lodge is situated in the Nwanetsi Concession Area in the
Kruger
National Park. Singita Lebombo is in a remote wilderness
and boasts the largest
concentrations of African game and wildlife you will ever
see and offers unrivalled
landscape and scenery. Singita Lebombo rests lightly among the
ancient boulders of the
Lebombo Mountains, overlooking the African plain where 2 rivers
meet. Singita's private
concession within the Kruger Park remains exclusive to
Singita Lebombo guests. Be
assured of only the best gourmet cuisine and excellent service, as
well as premier facilities
and amenities at this exclusive lodge.
The Lodge is situated on a spectacular site, on the southern
edge of the Nwanetsi River.
The suites are set into a cliff top overlooking the river, and the main lodge is
located to
take full advantage of the sweeping views of the Lebombo mountains and
surrounding
bush. At Singita Lebombo, you will experience Africa -
majestic, unfiltered and unadorned. You will look out from your ultra luxurious
timber and glass guest unit at
the continent's vast canvas.
Under a slatted roof, where you will experience all the
shades of Africa's shifting light.
Dine indoors or out whilst watching game traverse the vast open grasslands.
Tranquillity, solitude and exquisite luxury prevail in this exclusive lodge.
Particular attention is paid to providing visitors with as much comfort and
privacy as possible.
Singita Lebombo’s dedicated Bush Spa and fully equipped gymnasium
offers a
comprehensive activity and personal treatment programme,
whilst the African Trading
Store showcases Africa's finest and most exclusive clothing,
artworks and decorative
wares. Interact with Africa's surroundings from the open Land
Rovers - or an optional
walking safari - guided by the expert knowledge of the
experienced rangers and game
trackers. Game drives in open Land Rovers are limited to 6
passengers, allowing you more
room for yourself and your camera equipment.
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Makuleke Concession
Makuleke is situated between the Limpopo and Luvuvhu Rivers in the
Northern sectors of
the Kruger National Park. This area is one of the most
diverse and scenically attractive
areas in all of the Kruger National Park. This area is
certainly the wildest and most
remote park of the park that offers great game viewing and is
filled with folklore of the
early explorers and ancient civilisations. This is a brand new
lodge, built in mutual aid with
the Makuleke people, who laid claim to the land as their ancestral
home. Thanks to their
co-operation they are now actively involved in the concession and
nature conservation.
12 luxury air-conditioned rooms divided into two
smaller camps of six rooms each under thatch and canvas. Private pool, sala,
en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, luxury bath. Activities at
Makuleke include day and night game drives in open 4 x 4 vehicles,
foot safaris, game viewing in specially built hides, birding and mountain
biking.
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Books of Interest
Kruger: Images of a Great African Park
Author: Nigel Dennis and Michael Brett
Photographer: Nigel Dennis
Pages: 144
Format: Hard cover
Delivery Time: Usually within 10 working days
Details: A visual representation of Kruger, one of Africa's great
wildernesses and most-visited national parks. Nigel Dennis's photographs of
Kruger and its many inhabitants are prefaced by a textual introduction to
the conservation and natural history of the park.
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 Essential
Wildlife Photography
Author: Richard du Toit
Publishing Date: 2003
Pages: 96
Format: Trade paperback
Delivery Time: Usually within 10 working days
Details: Wildlife photography is an increasingly popular pastime in southern
Africa. This book contains information for all photographers, from beginners
to serious amateurs, who are interested in photographing
Africa's most stunning wildlife, and is intended
as a guide to both beginners and intermediate photographers on how to
photograph wildlife. This book is an absolute 'must' for anyone going into
the bush with a camera, whether for the first time or the umpteenth.
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