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                                                                  Image credits:
 The more, the merrier                  Photographic styling – Klara van Wyngaarden www.instagram.com/klara.v.w/
                                         Interior Design – Hesse Kleinloog Studios Hesse Kleinloog (hkstudio.co.za)
 MOLORI                                   he family holiday is experiencing a   retained its feeling of intimate familiarity, which
                                                   Photography – Inge Prins Inge Prins Photographer


                                          decided upswing, with both close
                                                                        is one of many reasons that multigenerational
                                                                        families love booking the lodge exclusively.
                                          and extended relations looking to
                                          rekindle and deepen connections.
 TOPS THE FAMILY SAFARI        Tvigour for life and appreciation of     It sleeps up to 16 guests in five individually
                                          Togetherness is key, with renewed
                                                                        decorated suites, and children of all ages are
                                                                        warmly welcomed.
                               family ties very much top of mind.
 BUCKET LIST                   The need to experience nature at scale, and to   Small numbers and a highly experienced and
                                                                        passionate team allow this intimate safari
                                                                        experience to be entirely flexible, which makes
                               reconnect with the earth and each other, finds
                               the perfect match in a family safari. Molori
                               Safari, the jewel of Madikwe, is the perfect   for a superbly relaxing retreat, especially with
                                                                        little ones in tow.
                               location. Exclusively booking all five of Molori’s
                               private villas for one large family is paradise   2. Focus on the kids
                               found, and the answer to today’s holiday   From popcorn stops on game drives to
                               needs.
                                                                        steaming outdoor jacuzzis to enjoy, plus
                               The luxury lodge is primed to host family   animal-print manicures (understandably, the
                               groups who can communally experience the   most popular treatment on Molori’s spa menu),
                               safari of a lifetime in this malaria-free Big Five   children are in for a treat. Each child receives
                               reserve. Along with new-look interiors boldly   an interactive safari book on arrival, but they
                               refurbished over the past two years, the lodge   soon discover that their guide is a gifted
                               now features an expanded art offering from   storyteller, identifying everything from dung to
                               the private Ichikowitz Heritage Art Collection   footprints and alarm calls along the way.
                               and new ‘art rugs’ especially commissioned and   Back at the lodge, parents can happily retreat
                               handwoven by master craftsmen.           to the spa or reading deck, knowing that the

                               Molori’s new spa is a heavenly sanctuary under   kids are in good hands while doing a cookery
                               the trees, with the original treatment room   course or making pizzas with the chef.
                               refurbished in soothing olive greens, greys and   3. Unparalleled wildlife experiences
                               natural woods.
                               Here’s more of what sets Molori apart:   This starts with the superbly experienced and
                                                                        entertaining guides. They’re the secret to a
                               1. A sense of home                       great safari: they have the ability to change
                                                                        what could be an indifferent experience into a
                               Originally a private family retreat, Molori has   truly wild, educational one that is tailormade to

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