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Waterfall City Travel




















        GAME LODGES




        AND SAFARIS





        that redefine adventure


       I   f you’re seeking an unforgettable

           safari adventure, look no further.
           Offering a perfect blend of untamed
           wilderness, luxurious comfort,
        and immersive wildlife experiences,
        these exclusive lodges cater to every
        kind of traveller. Whether you’re
        dreaming of a close-up encounter
        with the Big Five, a secluded riverside
        retreat, or a starlit stay in a tented
        camp, there’s something here to
        make your safari truly extraordinary.

        Madikwe Game Reserve
        Thakadu River Camp in Madikwe
        Game Reserve offers a unique blend
        of culture and wilderness. This       Elephant Point
        community-owned lodge features
        luxurious tented suites along the banks   secure private reserve and offers a   from Kruger Park’s Phabeni Gate is
        of the Marico River, offering an intimate   range of villa-style lodges. Each lodge   the Kruger Park Lodge, a relaxed
        connection with nature. Guests at this   offers a unique luxury experience,   collection of self-catering homes
        camp support sustainable tourism    with five-star services such as airport   dotted around an 9-hole golf course.
        initiatives.                        shuttles, a private chef and butler. Each   A short stroll away is the hippo hide,
                                            one is an exclusive ‘home from home’   where families can enjoy a sundowner
        Kruger National Park and            with a choice of luxury add-ons such   together while watching these mighty
        surrounds                           as a personal game ranger and game   river beasts go about their evening
        Just a 45-minute flight from        vehicle and even a mobile spa service.  routines.
        Johannesburg, the Kruger National
        Park is one of the biggest nature   The villas are spread across the    Skukuza Safari Lodge is a well-loved
        conservation areas in the world, and   Elephant Point reserve, which    name among South African safari-
        today is home to a high density of wild   overlooks the Kruger Park but are   lovers, and offers modern luxury in the
        animals, including the Big Five.    fenced off from dangerous game.     heart of the Kruger National Park, with
                                            This allows travellers to take guided   direct access to game drives and with
        The uber-luxurious Elephant Point   nature walks. Just down the road from   the convenience of Skukuza Airport
        is located on Kruger’s border on a   Elephant Point and a stone’s throw   nearby.


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