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Situated in the middle of the marvelous malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, the five-star luxurious Etali Game Lodge is easily accessible either by plane or by road from Johannesburg, Pretoria and the Sun City Resort, South Africa. Meaning “a new beginning”, the Etali offers an unique safari spa experience combining Big Five game viewing with relaxing spa treatments. Built in harmony with nature under the vibrant African sun, the lodge has a wonderfully romantic, making it the perfect destination for honeymooners and holidaying couples.

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Makanyane Safari Lodge is a luxurious lodge ideally situated on 1800 hectares of private ground, hidden in the magnificent 75 000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Designed by a team of award winning architects to effortlessly blend with the surrounding bush, the lodge offers tastefully atmosphere of comfort in this idyllic environment. Madikwe is home to thousands of species of mammals, reptiles and birds including lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah and hyena and over 340 bird species. The area is also home to one of the world’s largest populations of wild dog.

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Set in the pristine African wilderness, Kariega Game Reserve is a family-owned and operated private game reserve located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Spreads over 9 000 hectares across 5 different Eco-systems – riverine forest, valley bush-veld, savannah grasslands, fynbos and acacia woodlands, this luxurious resort is less than 15 minutes drive from beautiful beaches in Kenton-on-Sea on the Indian Ocean. Offering a range of activities and luxurious, authentic accommodation, Kariega Game Reserve provides its guests a true African safari holiday experience of a lifetime.

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Located in the world renowned 64 000 hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which borders South Africa‘s famous Kruger National Park, Savanna Private Game Reserve is an inclusive Safari destination offering a truly comprehensive African wildlife safari experience and exciting big game viewing opportunities. Savanna Private Game Reserve has Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, hippo and crocodile plus over 450 bird species may be viewed from the safety of the open game drive vehicle.

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Located in the most prestigious game spotting region in South Africa – in the Sabi Sand, the Exeter Private Game Reserve offers something for everyone, no matter whether you are looking for an exceptional family destination or for peace and relaxation. Bordered the world-famous Kruger National Park, this area is well respected as being one of the finest game viewing areas on the planet. Nestled beneath soaring ebony trees, the lodge is run by andBeyond, one of Africa’s best known and the most luxurious safari companies.

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Located in the heart of the legendary Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa, Singita Ebony Lodge is the founding safari lodge of the Singita brand. Situated alongside the Kruger National Park, this diverse habitat is well-known for its diversity and concentration of big game. The absence of fencing allows animals migrate between the two reserves. Lying in the shade of jackalberry trees, Singita Ebony combines an outstanding big five safari with extravagant accommodation making it the perfect choice for honeymooners or couples wanting exclusivity.

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Consists of 130 km² of private land, Mala Mala Game Reserve has long been regarded as one of the top big game viewing destinations in the world. Situated within the Sabi Sand Reserve in the province of Mpumalanga, this is the largest big five game reserve in South Africa. It shares a common border with the Kruger National Park of over 19kms. Actually there are no fences between the Kruger Park and MalaMala, with the animals free to roam between the two reserves. The game reserved opened in 1964, Mala Mala Game Reserve is possibly the most well-known private wildlife reserve in the Sabi Sands and today this area is known to have the greatest diversification of animal species on the African continent.

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Samara Lodge is situated in the malaria-free Great Karoo. Located about a 1-hour drive from Graaff Reinet and 260km from Port Elizabeth, this is one of the largest private reserves in the country. Nowhere else in South Africa can you experience the vast mountain plateaus with views across 280 sq km of wilderness. This beautiful area allows you to be part of Samara’s conservation efforts and help preserve global biodiversity.

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Situated at the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape Province, near Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is perfect beginning or ending to a journey along the famed Garden Route. Consists of 22 000 hectares farmland, the reserve features elegant safari lodges offering world-class sophistication and style in the African bush. The area is steeped in history and culture, offering guests an exceptional and unique safari experience. From exhilarating game drives and specialist safaris to historical talks and cultural visits, Kwandwe has it all.

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Located in the remote north western area of the Masai Mara Reserve, Beyond Bateleur Camp is the best loved safari camp in Kenya. The Masai Mara National Reserve is part of a huge conservation area that is considered as one of the richest and most diverse wildlife areas in the world. This is an ideal for first time travelers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Safaris in Kenya are truly a wondrous wilderness experience. The reserve is home to a vast number of resident wildlife, as well as part of the annual phenomenon of the Great Migration – hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe and zebra from the Serengeti, Tanzania, to the Masai Mara. This annual phenomenon takes place in the Masai Mara from approximately June to October.

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