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Great discounts at Lush Private Game Reserve in the Pilanesberg Reserve. Great safari deal. Thakadu River Camp Luxury Tented Camp on Stilts in the Madikwe Game Reserve. thakadu-river-camp-room-deck-1jpg thakadu-river-camp-pool-1.jpg thakadu-river-camp-2.jpg thakadu-river-camp-room-deck-1jpg 1/17 Location Madikwe Game Reserve, North West Province. DESCRIPTION: Thakadu River Camp is set within the canopy of the riverine forest on the banks of the Marico River, in the Eastern portion of the beautiful Madikwe Game Reserve. This treetop lodge has been built to blend in with the nature that surrounds it and allows guests to truly unwind and enjoy their peaceful surroundings. The main lodge consists of an open plan lounge, dining and reception area with a pool and bar area close by. Enjoy the panoramic views from the traditional lapa that is set in the forest glade. Set within a riverine canopy surrounded by an impressive diversity of fauna and flora, aha Thakadu River Camp offers guests beautifully appointed, 4-star tented suites. Besides enjoying all the comforts of modern living in the heart of the untamed bushveld, skilled rangers share their extended knowledge with guests, so they may gain an in-depth understanding of the area to add to their already exciting getaway experience. The main camp at aha Thakadu River Camp is located between the Marico River and a small tributary of the Marico. The Lodge has a welcoming open-plan lounge, dining area and reception as an African bushveld oasis that offers exciting game drives as a compliment. The attractive bar and pool area are also ideal for relaxation, and the entire Lodge welcomes families. The Lodge has been carefully constructed to blend into its surroundings, with the use of wood and thatched roofs. A traditional lapa falls within a glade of natural riverine forest to offer panoramic views. Besides lush views of the gully and river to the north, guests are delighted by our staff’s warm hospitality and personal care. The Camp comprises of 12 en-suite, tented suites, each with their own private viewing deck overlooking the Marico River. The tents are large and spacious and have a strong Afro-Asian ambience to them. All of the suites are air conditioned to provide guests with comfort during the hot summer months. Closed for renovations . SUBMIT ENQUIRY PRICE INCLUDES: Luxury Tented Accommodation All Meals 2 Game Drives per day HIGHLIGHTS Madikwe is home to a tremendous diversity of fauna and flora, including both the black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog. The camp is a superb walking and open vehicle safari destination where guests are accompanied by well-trained and informative rangers who are able to interpret the many encounters whilst on safari. OUR TIPS Thakadu River Camp is a wholly-owned, community-based tented safari camp. It is an ecotourism partnership between the Molathedi Community, aha Hotels and Lodges and the North-West Parks Board. The concept is unique in South Africa with substantial benefits accruing to the community itself.

Great discounts at Lush Private Game Reserve in the Pilanesberg Reserve. Great safari deal. Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge Luxury Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve, North West Province. 1/11 Location 75,000 Hectare Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve, North West Province. DESCRIPTION: Set within 75 000 hectares of safari park, Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge is situated on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province of South Africa. Ingeniously set amongst boulders and age-old Tamboti trees, the private game lodge is situated in the middle of Madikwe, giving visitors a huge game drive advantage over other lodges situated on the borders of the reserve and offers guests the most amazing South African safari adventure. Madikwe Game Reserve is home not only to the ‘Big 5’ of Africa (Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino and Leopard), but also to a wealth of over 66 mammal species, including the rare African Wild Dog, as well as Cheetah, Eland, Kudu, Giraffe and a range of more than 300 resident and migratory species of birds. Madikwe Hills boasts 10 supremely spacious and luxurious suites which are very hard to leave. A cosy living room with huge slate-clad chimney (perfect to snuggle up in front of an open fire on cooler nights) leads into the peaceful bedroom with a gigantic pillow-strewn four-poster bed draped in generous layers of muslin, from where it’s possible to lie and gaze in wonder as herds of wandering animals make their way to the watering hole. Throw open all the floor-to-ceiling windows and retreat to a sunbed in the shade of an acacia tree, or grab a towel and jump into your own personal plunge pool for the ultimate in relaxed game viewing – you’ll be amazed at what passes by just a hundred feet or so from your deck. Wooden walkways lit by hurricane lamps criss-cross the grounds and connect the secluded glass-fronted suites to the central open-plan lounge, bar, wine cellar, TV room and dining area up the slope, where cooling fans make slow rotations and the giant twisted trunks of leadwood trees hold up the vaulted ceiling. Traversing over 75 000 hectares, Madikwe 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. Wildlife can be viewed on game drives, walking safaris, and from the privacy of your suite deck. Explore the wonders of the African bush in state-of-the-art open game vehicles with bucket seats ensuring your optimum safety and comfort. Knowledgeable and professional rangers conduct early morning and late afternoon, or evening game drives in search of Africa’s big game and smaller wildlife. On morning game drives, should you be feeling energetic, you may choose to experience an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the African bush on foot with a gentle bush walk through the bush back to the Lodge. Dining options at this outstanding Madikwe lodge includes the main deck, which overlooks an active waterhole, the elegant dining room and the vastly popular open-air traditional boma. Private dinners on the deck of your suite are also offered to couples wanting to spend time together in privacy. Special 35 Day Out Rate R9,000 per person sharing per night, must book within 35 days of travel. Valid until 31 December 2026. Standard Rate R18,000 per person sharing per night SUBMIT ENQUIRY PRICE INCLUDES: Luxury accommodation Two game drives per day Optional walking safaris. Three meals daily Tea & Coffee and all beverages excluding premium wines from our wine cellar Laundry Service Complimentary WIFI in all suites. HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a unique spa treatment based on the study of Africa, Africology, which encapsulate the behaviour, experiences and the healing potential of Africa. Set the mind at ease and embrace the energy of the bush. Experience the soul of Africa, not just through an emotional, but also a physcial wellness. Africology brings ancient wisdom to today’s world, by using some of South Africa’s indigenous healing plants, namely Rooibos, Aloe Ferox, Marula ane African potato. OUR TIPS The total dedication and passion of the team at this luxury Madikwe lodge ensure that every guest departs with a memory of an African safari never to be forgotten. From outstanding wildlife holidays to unforgettable safari weddings and honeymoons – Madikwe Hills offers the complete adventure in South Africa. Please note children under the age of 10 are not allowed in the main lodge, making Madikwe Hills the perfect romantic destination.

Great discounts at Lush Private Game Reserve in the Pilanesberg Reserve. Great safari deal. Motswiri Private Safari Lodge Luxury Game Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve. 1/15 Location Madikwe Game Reserve, North West Province DESCRIPTION: Motswiri Private Safari Lodge, situated in the western side of the 75 000 hectare, Big Five, malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province. As its name suggests, Motswiri Private Safari Lodge is an exclusive lodge offering guests a personal bush experience, which is impossible to replicate in larger concerns. The lodge offer some of the best views in Madikwe as well as the tranquil feeling given by the mature trees (mostly Leadwoods) under which the lodge’s main building, five luxury bush villas and the Luxury Family Villa nestle. Motswiri luxurious accommodation, consist of the 5 Luxury Bush Villas and a private Luxury Family Villa. Our spacious Luxury Bush Villas each boasts large bedrooms, private deck with stunning views, en-suite bathrooms with large corner baths, private toilet, double basins and a private outside shower. Add the double-sided gas fire places, air-conditioning/ceiling fans and coffee stations and you have a bush experience second to none. The exquisitely appointed main lodge offers separate lounge, dining and lounge bar facilities – each with its own roaring fireplace in winter. At the main area of the lodge enjoy the rim-flow pool overlooking the active waterhole, have a cocktail under the shade of the Motswiri trees (Leadwood in Tswana) on the main deck or just while away the day in the outside lounge and bar area. Fine cuisine is served in the dining room, under the Leadwood or around a roaring fire in the boma. Our staff offer personal service in a relaxed but professional manner. Twice daily game drives/safaris are conducted by our rangers whose superb bush knowledge is imparted in the manner best suited to the bush knowledge of the guests on the specially designed landcruiser game viewing vehicle. Selected drinks included on the game drives. Traversing on the full 75000 hectares the Madikwe Game Reserve has become known to offer some the best game viewing in South Africa. Experience excellent general game, stunning bird life and regular sighting of the sought after “Big 5” – Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Black and White Rhino. Special Siza 14 Day Out Rate R5,090 per person sharing per night. Book within 14 days of travel. Valid until 15 December 2026. Standard Rate R9,180 per person sharing per night. SUBMIT ENQUIRY PRICE INCLUDES: • Luxury accommodation in a Luxury Bush Villa or the Luxury Family Villa • All meals daily • Two game drives per day • Selected drinks included on the game drives • Road transfer from the Madikwe Airstrip to the Lodge HIGHLIGHTS Madikwe is a malaria free reserve. Stunning views of the water hole. Motswiri is a small intimate lodge with only 16 guests maximum. OUR TIPS The diverse habitat in the reserve, from acacia, savannah to riverine, ensures a unique combination of species such as springbok, gemsbok, sable and impala. The birdlife is also spectacular, and this is one of the few South African private game reserves that are malaria free.

Kings Camp Kings Camp Luxury safari lodge in the Timbavati Game Reserve, Greater Kruger. 1/14 Location Timbavati Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, Limpopo DESCRIPTION: Kings Camp Private Game Reserve is situated in the Big 5 Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which shares and unfenced western boundary with the Kruger National Park. Combined with the Kruger National Park, the total area under protection is a mind-boggling 2.2 million hectares of protected African wilderness. It is considered a lesser known private reserve, offering exceptional and highly exclusive game viewing safaris in the Greater Kruger Area. In Kings Camp – a small safari camp in Timbavati Game Reserve – you will find a time where royal luxury, personal service and true pampering are the standard. The newly renovated, generously spacious Luxury Suites are elegantly decorated in a contemporary-style offering the ultimate luxurious safari retreat. Each Luxury Suite offers magnificent views of the African bush from their private verandah with exclusive-use plunge pool. Relax and enjoy the closeness of nature with a refreshing drink around the environmentally friendly fire in your suite’s outdoor sunken lounge. If you’re looking for family-friendly Timbavati accommodation, you’re in exactly the right place. Ideal for small families or groups travelling together, Suites 2 and 3 are combined to form a Luxury Family Suite with an inter-leading door to accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. These unique suites enjoy all the amenities of the free-standing suites, with an additional shared space and their own outside dining area for private family dinners. There are eleven generously spaced thatched suites at Kings Camp with colonial style interiors decorated in tones of dark wood. Suites are all air-conditioned, have mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms with cool Victorian ball-and-claw baths and indoor and outdoor double showers. There are also tea and coffee facilities, a minibar and your own private veranda (with a hammock!) directly accessible from your room. Or grab a good novel and stretch out on one of the soft sofas in the comfortable living areas. There is a thatched viewing deck overlooking a waterhole (draws a crowd of thirsty wildlife), an open plan lounge and bar, spacious dining room with views over the bush and a library with internet access. The early morning and afternoon drives traverse over 100 square kilometres of prime wildlife territory. The morning drive is accompanied by tea and coffee to wake you up. In the afternoon, gourmet canapés are served together with refreshments to cool the hot African air. Feel like walking off the extensive breakfast after the morning game drive? Join an experienced ranger on a bush walk. RATE INCLUDES: Luxury accommodation 3 meals per day (unless specified) 2 x game drives daily Tea & coffee Complimentary Wi-Fi. HIGHLIGHTS: You will find a time where royal luxury, personal service and true pampering are the standard. This is destination de-stress. So invite relaxation into your body while lying in your private hammock, softly swinging and overlooking the open savanna. Or when you receive a massage from Kings Camp’s soft-handed spa therapists. Managers Warren and Lisha Moore, together with their staff, will always go that extra mile; to give you the best stay possible and to make sure you can cross out all the sighted animals on your bucket list. OUR TIPS: A safari at Kings Camp is the perfect way to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It offers an ideal opportunity for those who may have missed out on a milestone celebration or just wish to get away from it all to spend time relaxing and rejuvenating. Special SADC Short Notice Rate R10,500 per person sharing per night. Book within 21 Days of Travel. Valid 1 Jan '25 - 31 May '25; 1 Nov '25 - 19 Dec '26 Standard Rate R18,500 per person sharing per night. ENQUIRE NOW

Simbavati Camp George Simbavati Camp George Safari Lodge situated in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park. 1/22 Location Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, which is a wildlife-rich concession of land adjoining the western border of the Kruger National Park. DESCRIPTION: Set alongside a dramatic escarpment, a dry riverbed and a natural garden, Simbavati Camp George captures the true essence of a classic Simbavati Safari escape and captures a new mood of adventure. Designed for families and friends, this intimate lodge comprises eight luxury suites, each with its own private deck. Spacious and stylishly placed together, the individually-designed suites have an uncluttered appeal and provide an escape from modern-day distractions. The expansive convivial living spaces include an interactive kitchen, various outdoor decks, a boma and a large pool with garden views. Guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy leisurely and wellness experiences such as picnics in the fever tree-dotted gardens, visits to the waterhole or a soothing massage inside the treatment rooms or on the suite decks. Offering a front-row seat to the Greater Kruger wilderness, guests can immerse themselves in nature on two daily game drives, bush walks, night drives in the exclusive Klaserie Private Nature Reserve - frequented by a magnificent range of animals like leopard, rhino, lion, buffalo, hippo, wild dog and sightings of the rare Sharpe's Grysbok. RATE INCLUDES: All meals, teas & coffees Game drives, bush walks Tea and coffees One complimentary game drive drink VAT and taxes HIGHLIGHTS: Simbavati Camp George is an uncomplicated and down to earth safari experience and guests are encouraged to relax and feel at home. The lounge area is the perfect place to relax on a comfortable couch with a book or doze off on an afternoon siesta. During the mid-day heat, recline in a sun lounger, take a dip in our swimming pool or treat yourself at our spa. Children are catered for with an activity plan to increase their wildlife knowledge and there is a large selection of interesting books which are at their disposal. The lodge also has a Spa where you can indulge in local wellness treatments and a fitness centre where you can burn a few calories and keep active. OUR TIPS: Big 5 game drives take place in the early morning and late afternoon/evening, ensuring game sightings at times when the animals are naturally most active. Nocturnal animals, including the big cats, are regular sightings at night. Currently over 40 mammal species are to be found in the Greater Kruger, including the Big 5 of Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant. The area is also a bird-watcher’s paradise, as many as 360 species of bird life have been documented here. Special SADC Rate R6,750 Per person per night sharing. Min 2 night stay. Book within 30 days of travel. Valid until 30 June 2026. Standard Rate R13,500 per person sharing per night ENQUIRE NOW