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    Little Garonga

    Garonga Safari Camp, Makalali Private Nature Reserve, Limpopo

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      6 Adults & 2 Children, 3 Beds, 3 Baths
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      R 36,725
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    Overview

    Little Garonga is a luxury and private lodge boasting three individual thatched suites and ideally located on the private Makalali Private Nature Reserve, just west of the Kruger National Park.

    An unassuming and intimate sanctuary offering guests the opportunity for a unique wildlife encounter and to relax in a serene safari landscape.

    The lodge features three well-appointed thatched suites, each with expansive full en-suite bathrooms including an indoor and outdoor shower as well as a private deck with an inviting hammock to relish in the surrounding beauty. The camp is north facing which allows sunlight to stream in, and its prime location affords magnificent views over the reserve.

    All suites are situated around a centralised indoor and outdoor lounge area, a swimming pool, and a built-in braai/BBQ area. The lodge also has its own host, chef, waiter, and housekeeper so is totally self-contained and run separately from the Safari Camp.

    The Hambleden Suite (maximum 2 adults & 2 children))

    The Hambleden Suite is an exclusive private villa complete with a raised deck, two separate rooms, its own swimming pool, private indoor/outdoor lounge areas (covered) and a huge bathroom with a beautiful hand-beaten copper bathtub and indoor/outdoor showers. The suite has its own mini-bar and is fully air-conditioned. The Hambleden Suite is perfect for a couple who wants total luxury and exclusivity and is also available to accommodate a family of up to four.

    The Chiltern & Buckingham Suites (maximum 2 guests)

    The Chiltern and Buckingham Suites are set overlooking the bushveld and are each suitable for a couple sharing. The suites have their own platform deck with hammock and a lounge with writing desk. There is a seating area in the main bedroom consisting of a minibar, an air‐conditioning unit, as well as ceiling fans. The bathroom consists of a bath, two basins, an indoor shower, and a large outdoor shower.

    Activities include game drives, wilderness walks, a unique sleep-out experience under the African sky, outdoor bush-baths as well as aromatherapy and reflexology sessions. Garonga guests are encouraged to indulge in activities that will allow them to walk close to the animals, and thereby enhance their wildlife experience.

     About the Makalali Private Nature Reserve

    The Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve (GMPGR), together with the Pidwa Wilderness Reserve forms the Greater Makalali Nature Reserve (GMNR), is currently a 25,000-hectare game reserve and a registered Protected Area (PA). The GMNR is situated outside Gravelotte in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, in the triangle between Hoedspruit, Phalaborwa and Tzaneen.

    The reserve overlooks the majestic Drakensberg mountain range in the Limpopo Province. It is bisected by the perennial Makhutswi River, a tributary of the Olifant’s River, and includes approximately 10 km of the Selati River frontage.

    The Reserve was established to promote the conservation of the land and wildlife within its boundaries.

    The reserve is home to the Big 5, with previously extirpated species including lion, elephant, rhino, hippo, cheetah, hyena, and disease-free buffalo, being reintroduced. Leopard, brown hyena, and the smaller mammal species as well as the endangered ground hornbill and the many threatened and endangered vulture and raptor species are present on the reserve.

     

    Reserve
    • Name
      Garonga Safari Camp, Makalali Private Nature Reserve, Limpopo
    • Size
      25,000 hectares
    Children

    6+ welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Big 5
    • Bush Walks
    • Off Road
    • Tracker
    • Camp Unfenced
    • Cellphone Signal
    • Wi-Fi
    • Spa Treatments
    • Pool
    • Outside Shower
    • Air Conditioner
    • Fans
    • Fireplace
    • Malaria area
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    • Big 5
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    Why We Love It
    • Experience a cuisine adventureby having breakfast on the breakfast deck, lunch inside the main lounge, and dinner either outside on the swimming pool deck by the fire
    • Little Garonga is suitable for families & small groups as it offers three exclusive use luxury thatched suites and is run separately to the Safari Camp
    • Situated in the Makalali Conservancy this stunning camp offers Big Five game drive Safaris as well as a natural & relaxing experience with beautiful surroundings.
    • The lodge has unique elements to ensure each guest has a soothing & tranquil experience, such as the Massage Spa Sala, the Bush Bath, the star bath & the Yoga Sala
    • A not to be missed experience is the Bush Sleep Out under the stars, where guests can enjoy privacy in the bush with a four-poster bed and a special dinner for two
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    Details
    • Maximum Number of Guests: 8
    • Beds: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Setting: In the bushveld
    Activities
    • Game Drives
    • Bush Walks
    • A Sleep-Out Experience
    • Bush Baths
    • Aromatherapy and reflexology sessions
    Children

    6+ welcome

    Children Game Drive Policy
    • Children over the age of 6 years are permitted on game drives
    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    8 Guests

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    Rates
    • Per night for the Lodge
    • From
      R 36,725
    • Rules
      Exclusive use - based on 8 guests. Minimum 2-night stay.
    • Normal selling rate
      R 67,740
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      Save 46%
    • Validity Date
      Valid from 16 January 2025 until 15 December 2025
    • Based on
      6 Adults & 2 Children
    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Exclusive-use, luxury accommodation
    • Self-catering
    • Game drives
    • Bush walks
    • Sleep-out experience, bush bath, Star Bath and Yoga Sala
    • Wi-Fi
    • All inclusive rates are available on request
    Closest Airport

    Hoedspruit – Eastgate Airport

    Drive Time

    6 hours from Johannesburg

    3 hours from Nelspruit

    1 hour, 15 minutes from Phalaborwa

    1 hour, 15 minutes from Hoedspruit

     

    Reserve
    • Name
      Garonga Safari Camp, Makalali Private Nature Reserve, Limpopo
    • Size
      25,000 hectares
    Location
    • Garonga Safari Camp, Phalaborwa, Limpopo, South Africa

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    • Limpopo
    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All accommodation will be subject to availability
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
    • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
    • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
    Children

    6+ welcome

    Important Notes
    • Conservation Levy:
      Park Entry Fee: R 535.00 pp 1st day
      Anti-Poaching: R 535.00 pp per day 2nd day onwards
    • Self-Drive Vehicles will NOT be allowed in after these times even if you get lost or have a breakdown or Puncture
    • Please ensure you phone the Camp (Little Garonga or Safari Camp) 24hours before arrival for the gate Access Code and also your time of arrival. Please ensure you try and reach our Garonga Gate by 1400hrs to give you time for Safari in the afternoon
    • The gate will be locked at 18h00. No access will be permitted for any reason once the gate is closed
    • All fees quoted are subject to change & will either be pre-paid or settled directly to the Lodge on departure.

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