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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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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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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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Madikwe Hills Game Lodge is a stunning remote lodge set within 75 000 hectares of safari park in South Africa. The lodge sit on a hill in the heart of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Ingeniously located amongst boulders and age-old Tamboti trees, the private game lodge offers visitors the most amazing South African safari adventure, where you will be enchanted by a world of intrigue and majestic beauty.

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