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Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

Marataba Luxury Lodges, Marakele National Park

Morukuru Family House, Madikwe Game Reserve andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

eight, plus an infinity pool and African Samara has a unique offering. Alongside Bushmans Kloof Wilderness
artwork at the Owner’s House.) game drives and guided bushwalks, Reserve & Wellness Retreat,
guests can explore the Karoo’s rich Cederberg, Western Cape. The
Kapama Karula, near Kruger history on a fossil tour, sleep out in a star reserve serves as custodian to the
National Park, Limpopo. Light, bed under the celebrated Karoo night 130 rock art sites, some that date
airy, open spaces and views from skies and track Samara’s most famous back 10 000 years. Guided tours are
every angle, Karula is truly the pride predator, the cheetah, on foot. offered and there are hiking trails (of
of Kapama Private Game Reserve. varying difficulty) on the reserve, as
Effortlessly elegant and stylish, with its Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, near well as opportunities for canoeing
own wellness centre and spa. Hotazel, Northern Cape. The and fly-fishing at the dams on the
restaurant named Klein JAN gives property.
Morukuru Family House, De Hoop guests a real culinary experience, using
Reserve, De Hoop, Western Cape. the traditions, ingredients and regional Marataba Luxury Lodges, Marakele
There are white-sand beaches, of produce of the Northern Cape. Eight National Park, Limpopo. The tents’
course, but also access to the De Hoop spacious little houses are built of red contemporary yet earthy look is a
Nature Reserve, a protected marine earth and rough-hewn beams, and each refreshing, unique style. For those
area with zebra and bontebok. You is tastefully outfitted with canopied wanting alternatives to Big Five
can simply chill on the beach or by beds and gauzy linens. Highlights excursions, beyond vehicle drives,
the lodge’s pool, but we’d suggest include safaris on horseback, a small spa Marataba offers a must-do water
letting Morukuru’s friendly, attentive for post game drive massages, and the safari.
staff fill your day with game drives starriest skies you’ll ever see.
through the reserve, mountain biking, For an exclusive game lodge and
sandboarding, snorkelling and more. andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge, safari experience, give one of these a
Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga. try when booking your next holiday –
Samara Private Game Reserve, A timeless safari lodge ideally you’re bound to be impressed.
near Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape. A positioned on a private concession
rewilding project on 67,000 acres of inside the highly acclaimed Kruger Article courtesy of Travel News,
former farmland in the great Karoo, National Park. www.travelnews.co.za

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