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TRAVEL

Londolozi, Mpumalanga, Greater Kruger
National Park. “Beyond just a game lodge, Tswalu Kalahari, near
Londolozi sees itself as a platform to restore Hotazel, Northern Cape.
and heal the land.” “The restaurant named
Klein JAN gives guests a real
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, in the culinary experience, using
western section of the Sabi Sand Nature the traditions, ingredients
Reserve, Mpumalanga. “Walk between and regional produce of the
treehouse-style rooms on swinging rope Northern Cape. A seasonal
bridges or just watch the zebras and impala menu is rooted not only
stroll by.” in the southern Kalahari’s
remote and dramatic
Molori Safari Lodge, Madikwe, North West landscapes but also in the
province. “This wildly luxurious hideaway resourceful, creative people
coexists with nature to put you up-close of this remote, unexplored
with the Big Five.” region.”

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, Gansbaai,
Western Cape. “You can ride horses across Kapama Karula, near Kruger National pool, but we’d suggest letting Morukuru’s
the sands, past ancient sea caves; and go on Park, Limpopo. “Light, airy, open spaces friendly, attentive staff fill your day with game
flower safaris, tree-planting expeditions and and views from every angle, Karula is drives through the reserve, mountain biking,
whale-watching flights to see the calving truly the pride of Kapama Private Game sandboarding, snorkelling and more.”
Southern Right whales that migrate in shore Reserve. Effortlessly elegant and stylish,
between July and December.” with its own wellness centre and spa.” Samara Private Game Reserve, near Graaff-
Reinet, Eastern Cape. “A rewilding project on
Lepogo Lodges, Noka Camp, near Lapalala, Morukuru Family House, De Hoop 67 000 acres of former farmland in the great
Limpopo. “Unparalleled luxury against Reserve, De Hoop, Western Cape. Karoo, Samara has a unique offering. Alongside
the backdrop of the winding Palala River. “There are white-sand beaches, of game drives and guided bushwalks, guests can
Noka Camp boasts South Africa’s first course, but also access to the De Hoop explore the Karoo’s rich history on a fossil tour,
solar walkway and has an extremely light Nature Reserve, a protected marine area sleep out in a star bed under the celebrated
environmental footprint, with only 1% of with zebra and bontebok. You can simply Karoo night skies and track Samara’s most
the building touching the ground.” chill on the beach or by the lodge’s famous predator, the cheetah, on foot.”

Morukuru Family, Madikwe Game Reserve,
North West province. “Three free-standing
luxury villas, each uniquely designed. (Think lots
of raw blonde woods in the Farmhouse; stone
fireplaces and sink-into-’em couches over at the
River House; and a staff of eight, plus an infinity
pool and African artwork at the Owner’s Home.)”

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