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In the centre of Katavi National Park, Tanzania lies the charming Katuma Bush Lodge that offers a riveting bush experience with breathtaking views over the vast plains of Katisunga. This lodge has been designed to blend in with its surroundings to avoid distraction from the beauty of Katavi.

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Zandibela is a 4,500 acre 5 Star private game lodge situated close to the breathtakingly beautiful Baviaanskloof in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. To experience absolute silence and savour a view that stretches to eternity is a unique gift and a memory to be cherished forever.

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At the foot of the majestic Lebombo Mountains, South Africa, and shimmering waters of Lake Jozini, you will find a special destination called White Elephant Safari Lodge. It is a place with magic and soul inspired by a dream and created with passion. Classic colonial decor, refined simplicity, deep verandas and sweeping views capture the history and romance of a bygone era.

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The Bushlands Game Lodge is located on 300 acres of game-rich bush and situated within 300,000 acres of national park in South Africa. Bushlands Game Lodge offers fully air-conditioned, en-suite accommodation that blends seamlessly with the African Bush, and is connected by raised wooden walkways which lead to the main dining room, bar, swimming pool and boma. Self-catering 6 sleeper chalets are also available.

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Maramba River Lodge is ideally located just 4 km from the Victoria Falls, Zambia. Maramba River Lodge provides a most attractive year-round base in a shaded woodland setting. The lodge is situated in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on a bluff overlooking the Maramba River and you will be often visited by the resident wildlife, with elephant wandering through the grounds at certain times of the year.

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Nsefu Camp is situated on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River, just 12 km north of Tena Tena. Nsefu was the first game camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties. This is the oldest camp in Zambia - opened in 1951, the same site, the same bricks - and the Popes have redeveloped the camp in an old fashioned style. As with all their camps, Nsefu is small with only 6 rooms so there is always a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Run by the gentle and humourus Daudi it is rather like a group of friends being on a weekend away.

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Falaza Game Park is a privately owned game park and Spa that offers an array of authentic bush experiences in a lush indigenous setting. A mere three hour scenic drive from Durban International Airport, just 100km from Richards Bay Airport, you can enjoy the true African experience and impeccable service offered by Falaza Game Park and Spa. Neighbouring the World Heritage Site of St Lucia, Falaza is near the renowned Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, boasting the ‘Big Five’, and the fascinating corals of Sodwana Bay, South Africa.

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Chundukwa River Lodge is beautifully situated on the banks of the Zambezi River about 30kms upstream from Victoria Falls in Zambia. Owned and hosted by Peter and Orla, who have worked in the safari industry for many years, Chundukwa is a perfect spot from which to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zambezi River and explore the Falls area. The lodge faces westward over the, overlooking the Zambezi National Park, and is set amongst lush riverine vegetation.

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AendSig is a splendid villa lodge in the Mabula Game Reserve, South Africa, with four en-suite rooms and amazing facilities which includes a pool, Jacuzzi and a private game ranger. The perfect getaway for family and friends.

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Tsakane, meaning ‘happy place’ is situated in the Balule Nature Reserve, South Africa. The reserve also boasts with a wide variety of fauna and flora, interesting topography, beautiful vistas and the Big 5. The Balule Nature Reserve forms part of the nearly 3.5 million-hectare Greater Kruger Park Conservancy, one of Africa’s few remaining natural ecologies.

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