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Great discounts at Lush Private Game Reserve in the Pilanesberg Reserve. Great safari deal. Ekuthuleni Lodge Safari Lodge in the malaria-free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve Ekuthuleni-Welegevonden- Room.jpg Ekuthuleni-arial.jpeg Ekuthuleni-Welegevonden- Room.jpg 1/35 Location Welgevonden Private Game Reserve Waterberg region Limpopo South Africa DESCRIPTION: Located in the malaria-free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, Ekuthuleni Lodge offers Bi5 safaris within easy reach of Johannesburg and in a luxury setting. Ekuthuleni, meaning "place of peace", has sweeping views of the plains in front of the lodge. Standing sentinel over the savanna, at the foot of a rocky ridge in the centre of Welgevonden Game Reserve, the family friendly Ekuthuleni Lodge offers guests a classic safari experience. This elegant property has five standalone suites complemented by generous indoor and outdoor living spaces and expansive views of a bustling waterhole – ideal for couples as well as groups of family and friends. Translated as “Place of Peace”, Ekuthuleni is a soothing and idyllic home-away-from-home; an African bush escape that offers guests contemporary comfort and quiet serenity. Each of individual chalets offers intimacy and privacy with magnificent views of the grasslands, giving a whole new meaning to nature on your doorstep. The romantic bathrooms have both indoor and outdoor showers. Every care is taken to ensure that your stay is uninterrupted by the demands of the outside world.Guests may experience a rich bird life, a variety of fascinating trees and plants, an abundance of other wildlife, as well as the Big 5. Two daily game drives are conducted by experienced rangers who will provide and entertain you with intimate details of the abundant flora and fauna - many of which are unique to the Waterberg! On these thrilling game drives you will be seated in open 4x4 vehicles as you experience the excitement of seeing the Big Five and other game in their natural habitat. The privately owned Welgevonden Game Reserve, with its rolling wooden mountains and deep rocky ravines and gorges is a huge 37 500 hectares in size and adjoins the Marakele National Park. Increasingly Welgevonden is gaining great popularity in the South African market due to a number of factors: the gorgeous landscapes, the fact that this is a non-malarial area, the high quality game lodges found here, some excellent game viewing and, a major plus point, the fact that the reserve lies just 3 hours north of Johannesburg and is therefore perfect for an accessible weekend away. Special SADC Short Notice Rate R3,730 per person sharing per night. Book within 30 days of travel. Valid until 19 December 2026. Special SADC Rate R5,175 per person sharing per night. Minimum 2 night stay. Valid until 19 December 2026. Special SADC Rate - Family Suite R20,600 per family suite per night for 2 adults and 2 children. Minimum 2 night stay. Valid until 19 December 2026. Standard Rate R7,960 per person sharing per night SUBMIT ENQUIRY PRICE INCLUDES: • Luxury accommodation • All meals • Two game drives daily • Tea & coffee • Wi-Fi in central area • Road transfer from the Welgevonden Main Gate or either of the 2 runways to the lodge HIGHLIGHTS No matter where you are at Ekuthuleni – on the pool deck, in your suite or in the main lodge – you enjoy great views out over the grassy plains and active waterhole in front of the lodge. The Welgevonden Game Reserve bordering the Marakele National Park is situated approximately 250km north of Gauteng. The Game Reserve is quickly gaining popularity in the South African and International markets due to its outstanding topography, high quality private game lodges and exceptional game viewing. OUR TIPS This Reserve is close to Johannesburg, malaria free and family friendly.

Saseka Tented Camp Saseka Tented Camp Ultra Luxurious Tented Safari Camp in the Thornybush Nature Reserve 1/14 Location Thornybush Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger, Limpoopo, South Africa The Thornybush Nature Reserve is a private Big Five nature reserve which is part of the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. DESCRIPTION: Saseka feels very much like a shining jewel in our Thornybush crown. After years of coming to this bend in the Monwana River to celebrate special occasions we finally decided to build something as remarkable as the setting feels. With visionary designers, Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, leading the way we’ve managed to create a lodge that has a strikingly unique layout and finds a superb balance between cutting-edge design, classical style and feeling connected to the outside environment. The main area has a large, tiered deck with a broad view of the riverbed and a cleverly designed roof that mimics the dappled light of a tree canopy. This is where we love to meet with our guests for a drink or a meal, share stories and listen to the afternoon breeze bringing the surrounding trees to life. Away from the soothing tones of the main area, guests stay in nine luxurious tented suites with stylish interiors, sweeping decks, private pools and uninterrupted views of the seasonal Monwana riverbed. The eight luxury tents with elevated views of the riverbed, are ultra-spacious and sit on permanent foundations. Glass doors open up onto your own extensive private deck and pool, complete with sun loungers and chairs. In a private corner, there’s also an outdoor shower with bush views. RATE INCLUDES: • A luxurious tented suite • All meals • Daily dawn and dusk game drives and bush walks • All local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selection of local beers, local spirits) HIGHLIGHTS: Thornybush is one of the sanctuaries whose border with Kruger Park is unfenced, so there's a constant stream of wildlife wandering and munching freely. You'll find the Big Five, for sure, but also a host of other charismatic species such as endangered wild dogs (always a thrill to see these active creatures). Saseka is a brand-new lodge, built with an emphasis on clever, efficient design and comfort that's subtle. We know you'll have a great stay, and great sightings too. OUR TIPS: Saseka is a brand-new lodge, built with an emphasis on clever, efficient design and comfort that's subtle. We know you'll have a great stay, and great sightings too. Special SADC Short Notice Rate R10,500 per person sharing per night. Book within 30 days of travel. Valid from 06 January - 30 June 2026. Special SADC CEM Air Fly In Deal R9,950 per person sharing per night based upon a 4 night stay. Valid until 15 March 2026 Minimum 4 night stay • Return flights to Hoedspruit from JHB • Return road transfers from Hoedspruit airport to the lodge • All meals and snacks • Morning / afternoon game drives and walks Standard Rate R28,000 per person sharing per night ENQUIRE NOW

Great discounts at Lush Private Game Reserve in the Pilanesberg Reserve. Great safari deal. Nedile Lodge Luxury Lodge in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, Waterberg. 1/21 Location Welgevonden Big 5 Reserve, Waterberg. DESCRIPTION: Nestled deep within the Malaria-free Welgevonden Game Reserve, situated in the breathtaking Waterberg Biosphere is the spectacular Nedile Lodge, where guests are met by pure luxury, warm hospitality and terrific activities to enjoy. Nedile Lodge offers guests a truly African holiday experience, far from the stress and turmoil of daily life. Nedile Lodge is only three hours north of Pretoria, and the Welgevonden Reserve is a declared Heritage Site of 36000 hectares (more than 80000 acres). This true bushveld environment is home to some of Africa’s most sought after game species, including white rhino, elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, eland and many other varieties of antelope. There may even be the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the aardvark, brown hyena, spotted hyena or rarely seen honey badger. The exclusive Nedile Lodge can accommodate 10 guests in 5 luxurious rooms. Nedile’s stylish suites have been positioned perfectly between rocky outcrops on a north-facing slope, and are complemented perfectly by breathtaking views of the Waterberg Mountains. Two of the suites may be used as family units with an inter-leading entrance hall. Each suite at Nedile has been designed for complete privacy, relaxation and comfort, and has a private deck, fireplace, ceiling fan, indoor and outdoor showers, and an invitingly luxurious bathroom. The main lodge at Nedile, with its African theme, comprises a bar, dining room and comfortable lounge, and invites guests to sit back, relax and take in the peace and tranquility of the surroundings, all while experiencing the warmth of South African hospitality. SADC Short Notice Special R4,675 per person per midweek night sharing. Book within 30 days of travel. Valid until 30 Sept. 2025 SADC Special R6,710 per person per night sharing. Valid until 30 Sept. 2025 Standard Rate R7,360 per person per night sharing SUBMIT ENQUIRY PRICE INCLUDES: All Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, all teas and coffees. Game Drives: Two game drives or bush walks (subject to availability) per day, with an experienced Game Ranger. HIGHLIGHTS This beautiful bushveld environment is home to some of Africa’s most sought after, mysterious and elusive species of game, including one of the largest collections of white rhino to be kept on private land. The reserve also houses the remaining four animals that make up Africa’s Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo. Additionally, guests will be treated to sightings of giraffe, zebra, eland, wildebeest and many other antelope varieties. Nedile is also the ideal place for nature lovers, and one may even get the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the aardvark, brown hyena or the rarely spotted honey badger. OUR TIPS The diverse habitat on the reserve welcomes and provides for a wide range of animal and bird life. While the grassy plains of the reserve absolutely abound with antelope – from the largest eland to the most diminutive duiker – the cheetah, lion and leopard are also always close by. Rolling wooded mountains cut by deep rocky ravines and majestic gorges make Welgevonden Private Game Reserve an evocative piece of Africa. Aptly meaning ‘well found’, this is a place of rare and rugged beauty, plentiful wildlife and prolific birdlife. Spectacular scenery and excellent game viewing make Welgevonden quite unlike anywhere else on earth.

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.