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Just over an hour and a half drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria is a unique and intimate retreat called Thaba Khaya Game Lodge situated within Sable Ranch National Natural Heritage Site, South Africa. With an abundance of game spread out over 4,000 hectares, the lodge offer an interactive safari experience where highly qualified field guides will educate you on the natural surroundings. Experience a magnificent variety of wildlife ranging from hippos to eagles, from tiny tortoises to wild leopard and you will forget you are just outside of the city.

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Nsolo Bush Camp is situated on a bend in the Luwi River that runs through the heart of Zambia‘s south Luangwa National Park, a three hours’ walk from Luwi Bushcamp. The camp is open from 20 May - 31 October.

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Buffalo Hills Game Reserve & Lodges is a malaria-free game reserve located 15 km from Plettenberg Bay and 35 km from Knysna, South Africa. You will find giraffe, leopard, wildebeest, kudu, bontebok, eland, impala, bushbuck and over 150 identified bird species. Scheduled safari game walks and 4×4 safari drives include viewing of game, primary indigenous forests and unique fynbos with a tour and tasting at the famous Nyati Distillery.

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Addo Afrique is situated in the Malaria Free Greater Addo in South Africa, bordering the Addo Elephant National Park, the only National Park in the world, where the Big 7 (Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Leopard, Shark and Whale) are protected under conservation areas. There are two luxury Lodges, one three bedroom and one four bedroom, with stunning views over the Valley of the bordering Addo Elephant Park, with the Elephant and Buffalo roaming free, whilst the Giraffe, Eland, Bush Buck wonder gracefully between the Lodges on the Addo Afrique Estate.

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Marakapula Reserve is a dynamic business, innovative and full of life, whose objective is focused on developing the tourism in this incredible piece of South Africa. Accompanied by the expert guides, you will get to know the most emblematic animals of Africa, their characteristics and singularities. You will also have the opportunity to learn their behaviours and peculiarities, which you will find both surprising and attractive, full of life and that will take you back in time to when men and nature were one.

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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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Off Beat Safaris Bush Camp is an eco friendly camp, run entirely on solar lighting, lanterns and gas, with individual lights in the cabins. Each unit features its own open-plan outdoor bathroom, with running water and conventional toilets. The camp is situated along the banks of a seasonal riverbed that runs through the farm in Limpopo Province, South Africa and it is surrounded by pristine lush vegetation. Although there are no resident of the Big 5 animals on the property, guests may see or hear them on the adjoining reserves.

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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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