Garonga Safari Camp
Makalali Private Game Reserve
Greater Kruger National Park
Features
- Garonga Safari Camp boasts six luxury tents with private decks & a spectacular view of the dry river bed providing guests with comfort and exceptional service to promise a “safari for the soul”, making it the ideal location for couples.
- Situated in the Makalali Conservancy this stunning camp offers Big Five game drive Safaris as well as a natural & relaxing experience with beautiful surroundings.
- The lodge has unique elements to ensure each guest has a soothing & tranquil experience, such as the Massage Spa Sala, the Bush Bath, the starbath & the Yoga Sala.
- A not to be missed experience is the The BushSleep Out under the stars, where guests can enjoy privacy in the bush with a four poster bed and a special dinner for two.
- Experience a cuisine adventure by having breakfast on the breakfast deck, lunch inside the main lounge, and dinner either outside on the swimming pool deck by the fire.
- Little Garonga is suitable for families & small groups as it offers three exclusive use luxury thatched suites and is run separately to the Safari Camp.
- Big FiveYes
- Off RoadYes (for Big 5 Sightings Only)
- Camp FencedNo
- Child PolicyNo children under 12 years at Garonga Safari Camp. Children 6 - 17 years can be accommodated at Little Garonga
- PoolYes - At The Main Area Only
- SPAYes - Bush Spa Deck & Yoga Sala
- AirconFans Only
- Cellphone SignalYes
- Malaria AreaYes (Low Risk Area)
- WI-FIYes
- Back-up PowerSolar
Location
Makalali Private Game Reserve, Limpopo
Getting There
6 hour drive from Johannesburg.
Daily scheduled flights into Hoedspruit or Nelspruit.
Road transfer Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa to lodge approximately 75 minutes.
Road transfer Nelspruit to lodge approximately 3 hours.
Accommodation
Garonga Safari Camp: 6 Luxury Tents (Max 2 adults) Little Garonga: Hambleden Suite (Max 2 adults & 2 children)
Chiltern Suite (Max 2 adults)
Buckingham Suite (Max 2 adults)
Rates & Special Offers
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: GARONGA SAFARI CAMP WILL BE CLOSED FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FROM 01 MARCH TO 31 MARCH 2024.
SADC RESIDENTS RATES FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF LODGE, AT GARONGA SAFARI CAMP & LITTLE GARONGA, FOR CATERED OR SELF-CATERING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Please note:
- All rates are subject to availability.
- Proof of SADC residency may be required at the time of booking or upon check-in at the lodge.
- Surcharges and a minimum 3 night stay may apply on rates over peak holiday periods and long weekends.
- Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed are based on a minimum 2 night stay. Surcharges may apply for a 1 night booking.
- Rates quoted above applicable to SADC Residents only. Special discounted offers for International Residents are available on request.
- Rates exclude a Gate Levy of R 485 per person for the 1st day and an additional Anti-Poaching Conservation Levy of R 485 per person per night for adults & children from the 2nd day onwards. This will be added to the invoice for the accommodation at the time of booking. (Subject to change)
- Please contact your BushBreaks & More consultant for a special rate for single accommodation.
- Children under 12 years are not permitted at Garonga Safari Camp.
- Children 12 years and older will be accommodated in their own rooms at the normal adult sharing rate.
About Garonga Safari Camp
Safari Camp
Garonga Safari Camp is an exclusive camp in the 27,000 hectare greater Makalali Conservancy situated west of the Kruger National Park. This unassuming sanctuary promises an intimate wildlife encounter in an unhurried environment where you can unwind, sleep deeply and be yourself.
The main lodge area consists of a swimming pool with an array of comfortable loungers where our guests can cool off, soak up the sun, relax, or enjoy a barbeque. Inside, the main lodge boasts air-conditioned comfort and features a spacious dining area, lounge, seating area, fireplace and a self-service bar.
The luxury tents are situated overlooking a dry riverbed – each with a wooden deck complete with hammock that commands spectacular views. The rooms are light, airy and spacious with large, draped beds. In addition to the indoor shower, there is an outdoor shower, providing the perfect link between the luxury of the suite and the allure of Mother Nature.
Little Garonga
The main lodge at Little Garonga boasts both an indoor and outdoor lounge area. The outdoor covered breakfast deck can comfortably dine a group while offering spectacular African views.
Little Garonga has three fully en-suite, thatched and air-conditioned suites, all situated around centralized indoor & outdoor lounge areas, a swimming pool and built-in braai area. Each suite has its own platform deck complete with a hammock. This lovely lodge is ideal for exclusive use, but can also be booked out independetly. It is run separately from Safari Camp, has its own host, chef, waiter, housekeeper, guide and vehicle.
Little Garonga’s Hambleden suite consists of a main bedroom (catering for 2 adults) and a closed off room that can accommodate 2 children, making it ideally suited for a couple or a small family. The rooms are fully air conditioned. An indoor and outdoor lounge are both covered and offers guests ample room to dine and relax. A large bathroom featuring a beautiful hand beaten copper bath tub is available with both an indoor and outdoor shower. The suite has its own swimming pool and raised deck, hammock and mini-bar.
The Chiltern and Buckingham suites are suitable for a couple sharing. Both suites are fully air-conditioned, have a covered deck area, hammock, lounge and bedroom. The bathrooms consists of a bath, basins and shower. A large outdoor shower is also available.
Unique Guest Experiences at Garonga
Massage Sala
The resident therapist is available on a full-time basis and offers a wide range of relaxing massages & treatments. A therapeutic & relaxing environment is available to all guests from the beautiful sala which is set overlooking the riverbed.
Star Bath
Relax & unwind under the African skyline in a luxuriously hot bath prepped with essential oils. Here you will be surrounded by the sounds of the African bushveld. Garonga’s stunning alfresco bathing experience allows each guest to admire the dazzling night sky while soaking away in complete privacy.
Yoga Sala
Garonga is provided guests with an exclusive area dedicated to meditation & Yoga in the Bush. Here guests can centre their chakras & find their inner peace within a secure and serene environment. This is the perfect location for one who need to harness the energy the earth has to offer and free their minds of all constraints.
Bush Bath
With a beautiful freestanding bath guests are offered an experience that is utterly unique. Here guests are offered the opportunity to bathe outdoors in a tranquil & peaceful environment while enjoying the natural sounds of the African bush orchestra.
- Massage therapist on site
- Swimming pool
- Large open Lounge
- Bar
- Boma
- Gift shop
- Wine cellar
- Wireless internet
- Open air bush bath
- Picnics (summer only)
- Sleep Out Experience
- Mobile signal, but usage not allowed in Public Areas
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor lounge
- Indoor lounge – fully air-conditioned with ceiling fans
- Breakfast deck under a tent suitable for 6 guests
- Dining area
- Small Pool
- Deck with lounger and barbeque area
- Fireplace
- Self-service bar
- Reading area
- Own guide and vehicle
- Picnic (summer only)
- Mobile signal, but usage not allowed in Public Areas
- En–suite luxury tents
- Indoor and Outdoor showers
- Ceiling fans
- Private platform deck with hammock
- Main bedroom (2 adults) and closed off room for 2 children
- Indoor and outdoor Shower
- 2 basins and toilet
- Hand-beaten copper bath
- Indoor and Outdoor covered lounge
- Private Swimming pool with deck & hammock
- Mini bar
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- En-suite bedroom
- Bath
- 2 basins
- Indoor & Outdoor shower
- Private deck with covered and open areas
- Lounge area
- Mini bar
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
About Makalali Private Game Reserve
The Makalali Private Game Reserve, founded in 1994, consists of 27 000 hectares of Lowveld Acacia bush and open savanna grass land and all surrounding the lush river.
This reserve represents a conservation mission to expand South Africa’s green frontier by re-establishing the ancient wildlife migration routes that linked the famous Kruger Park in the east to the lush Drakensberg Mountains in the west. In the process lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, and rhino have all been reintroduced to the wild, making Makalali home to over one thousand wild animals including all of Africa’s “Big Four “ (No free roaming Buffalo at present).
Lodge Features
Boma
Wi-Fi
Additional Activities
- Game Drives
- Wilderness walks
- Bush sleep outs
- Aromatherapy and Reflexology sessions
- Special Bush Wedding Package available on request
Getting There
Directions from Gauteng to Garonga Safari Camp
Option One
Take the N1 to Pietersburg. Just before Pietersburg take the R71 towards Tzaneen. Carry on until just past Haenertsburg, then turn right. Keeping on the R71 all the way until Tzaneen. Keep straight on the R71 past Tzaneen straight past Gravelotte – this is the R526 to Mica. From Gravelotte, measure 18 kilometers. On the right side of the road close to the dirt road entrance you will see “Zander Osmers Safaris”; 500 m after this you will see “Garonga Safari Camp” sign on the right hand side on the dirt road. Turn right and follow the arrows marked on a Black Sign with a bronze arrow. You will see the first one after about 3 Kms.
Option Two
From Johannesburg take the N4 past Witbank, turn off the N4 to Belfast . From Belfast go through Dullstroom towards Lydenburg. Through Lydenburg and through Orighstad. After going through the JG Strijdom Tunnel measure 10 km then turn left on the R36 towards Tzaneen. Travel 10 km on the R36 then turn right at the Phalaborwa sign – travel for about 25 km. Turn left at the “T” junction. Go past Mica village, just the other side of Mica, turn left towards Tzaneen. Measure 15 km from the turn off, Then you will see a Garonga Safari Camp sign on the left hand side of the road. There is also a “Warning Sign” (red and White Triangle) warning people of Animals crossing the road, right opposite the dirt road entrance. Turn left onto the dirt road Follow signs to the lodge.
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