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Toro Yaka, which means ‘My Dream‘ in Northern Sotho, is one-of-a-kind lodge situated in the unforgettably pristine Bushveld of Balule, a 30 000 hectare nature conservancy in the Greater Kruger National Park area, South Africa. Set apart from others by its seclusion, intimacy and privacy, Toro Yaka allows nature lovers to experience wildlife at close proximity during their vacation. The lodge has been designed for true bush elegance, and combines personal service and closeness to nature.

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Tau Game Lodge is situated on the far northern border of South Africa, a beautiful area known as the Great Marico and its spectacular setting, in Malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve. Privately owned Tau Game Lodge was built in 1995 and overlooks a vast natural waterhole, which attracts a variety of game, as does the diverse vegetation, which thrives in the fertile topsoil.

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Sodwana Bay Lodge and Hotel Resort is placed in the heart of Maputaland on the western shore of Lake Shazibe, South Africa, bordered by the world’s highest naturally vegetated dunes which shelter the golden beaches of the lush interior. The area is surrounded by fertile swamps and sand forests with rare and protected animal and plant species, as well as wide lakes and extensive river estuaries which are full of life.

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Jaci’s Lodges are situated in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa, boasting with 75,000 hectares of Top Ten Game territory where you can expect to see a wide variety and large numbers of plains game including eland, gemsbok, waterbuck, wildebeest, and zebra. You can also enjoy sightings of the endangered wild dog, black and white rhino, cheetah, spotted and brown hyena, hippo, and giraffe to name a few, as well as over 340 species of birds.

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Leshiba offers a unique, authentic & holistic South African experience. You will have the opportunity to head in the clouds & feet next to rhinos in a mountaintop landscape. Near by is a Venda Village Lodge unseen anywhere else in South Africa, a hand sculpted, luxurious artistic wonderland. From african spa, activity trails, horse back riding, medicinal plants to wood carving, beading & drumming circles. All encapsulating holistic, sustainable & responsible tourism.

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Camp Okavango is a spectacular remote destination situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta on Nxaragha Island, Botswana. Its main lodge features a cocktail bar, sitting area and wildlife reference library, with the dining room leading onto an expansive open-air patio where evenings around the fire can be enjoyed.

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Iketla Lodge is unspoilt African bush with unparalleled natural scenery. The lodge is nestled in a natural basin formed by spectacular mountains and cliffs. Visit this private nature conservancy of 540 hectares and experience peace and total relaxation - at an affordable price! Iketla is located on the northern end of the Panorama Route, near the Blyde River Canyon, in the Mpumalanga Province en-route to the Kruger National Park, South Africa. Guests are accommodated in spacious stone-and-thatch cottages - all with en-suite facilities and private patios.

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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers a unique bushveld experience in the heart of the Klein Karoo - the gateway to South Africa’s scenic Garden Route. Luxury accommodation, a restaurant and conference facilities that meet international standards are available to visitors and corporate guests. A charming wedding chapel at the water’s edge is the ideal setting for romantic African country weddings. A wide variety of game, bird and plant species are indigenous to this area and visitors will see elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, Cape mountain zebra, giraffe and other antelope.

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Savanna Private Game Lodge is the ultimate, fully inclusive safari destination in South Africa. The lodge is set in the world renowned 64 000 hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which borders South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park. The management and staff of Savanna are totally committed to maintaining the highest standards of service and hospitality and ensure that all who visit enjoy a truly quintessential African safari.

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Sofia Lake is one of the most important archeological sites in the far south of Chile. The first inhabitants of Patagonia lived there together with now-extinct mega fauna such as the prehistoric horse (caballo enano), the milodón (giant sloth), saber tooth tiger, and more. This area is also attractive for its beautiful geography, its mix of lagoons and lakes such as Sofía, and isolated peaks that are home to condor and eagle nesting sites, and extensive native beech forests that are full of flowers. This region also have marked trails, the reason why excursions there are led by a knowledgeable gaucho and guide.

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