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Londolozi has arguably the best game viewing in all the Sabi Sands. There are two scheduled drives – dawn and dusk – at the best times to view game on the move. Londolozi Wild offers a powerful new dimension of wilderness exploration. A collection of wondrous excursions – defined by imagination and verve – provide the means for exploring the endless horizons of the African bushveld.The range of tailor-made activities includes, discovery hikes, bush baths, leopard tracking and many more incredible adventures that are only revealed on arrival at Londolozi. But ultimately Londolozi Wild is not just about adventure but also about discovering personal unmapped territory and reconnecting with the earth in a way that is only possible in the wilderness.
Get more information on the Lodolozi Lodges here.
Specialist Safaris
Unique Specialist Safari: Frontiers @ Kwandwe is an extraordinary historic safari exploring the region’s rich social, cultural, military and archaeological past led by Kwandwe’s resident historian Alan Weyer, in addition to exceptional twice-daily game drives in a private 4x4 safari vehicle. These include:
- Frontiers @ Kwandwe
- Carnivore Research @ Kwandwe
Exciting safari activities:
Kwandwe’s Big Five wilderness offers a range of safari adventures at no extra cost as well as an exciting range of optional extras.
Twice-daily game-drives
Experienced &Beyond rangers and Xhosa trackers will lead you on interpretive, twice-daily game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, bringing you close to Africa’s Big Five. Fascinating nocturnal animals such as aardvark, aardwolf, porcupine, Cape fox, bat-eared fox and springhare are regularly encountered on exciting night drives.
Guided walking/hiking or fishing
Guided bush walks in Kwandwe's pristine wilderness bring you face-to-face with wild Africa at its best. Hiking in the field is especially rewarding for those interested in birds and vegetation. Of Course, fishing is always available for enthusiasts (Kwandwe supports 'tag and release' procedures).
Check out the Kwandwe Lodges for more details on accommodations!
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Exhilarating safari activities at Madikwe: Situated in the heart of the richly diverse Madikwe Game Reserve – one of South Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuaries – Madikwe Safari Lodge offers exceptional game viewing activities at no additional cost.
Interpretive game-drives
Professional and skilled &Beyond rangers will deliver a world-class interpretive experience of the bush on morning and afternoon/evening game-drives in 4x4 safari vehicles. Photographic opportunities of the Reserve’s fauna, flora and topography are excellent. Positioned at the ecological junction between the bushveld and the Kalahari, Madikwe comprises five distinct habitats which are home to an array of African wildlife. In addition to Africa’s Big Five, you may see large numbers of elephant, giraffe and impala occurring alongside oryx, springbok and red hartebeest.
Look through the Madikwe Safari Lodge Accommodations!
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Tracking
Experience the thrill of tracking animals on foot in Ngala’s extraordinary wilderness, accompanied throughout by an armed specialist ranger and Shangaan tracker team in a private open 4x4 safari vehicle. Exceptional comfort, service and delicious Pan African cuisine at Ngala Game Lodge or Ngala Tented Safari Camp is also enjoyed.
Subject to availability to of Specialist Ranger and Tracker.
Cost: $797.29 per day - min 1, max 6 Guests– excluding accommodation
Duration: Nightly rate
Age: 16 years and older
Leopards at Ngala
Led by dedicated specialist ranger and tracker team in a private safari vehicle, Leopards @ Ngala is an extraordinary safari experience. Guest are taken into the African bush to track and observe these elusive and magnificent big cats., ensuring unprecedented sightings for Ngala’s leopards.
Subject to availability to of Specialist Ranger and Tracker.
Cost: $797.29 per day - min 1, max 6 Guests– excluding accommodation
Duration: Nightly rate
Age: 6 years and older
Twice-daily game drives
Enjoy Big Five game viewing encounters on interpretive game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles led by expert &Beyond rangers and Shangaan trackers. Ngala offers both off-road and night game drives affording excellent sightings and photographic opportunities. Discover a host of interesting nocturnal animals on exhilarating, spotlit night game drives.
Interpretive bush walks
Explore Ngala’s intriguing fauna and flora on interactive bush walks led by an experienced
&Beyond ranger or expert Shangaan tracker. Guided bush walks bring you face-to-face with wild Africa at its best, allowing fascinating insights into the landscape, animal tracks and a host of interesting birds, reptiles, insects and tiny mammals.
Additional activities
Ngala offers exceptional birdwatching opportunities, stargazing and spectacular bush banqueting. Unique children’s activities are offered at Ngala Game Lodge, including special family game-drives (at the discretion of the lodge manager), bush walks, Planet Manager activity books, frog safaris, birding, and children’s meals and menus.
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Specialist Safaris
Phinda Private Game Reserve offers uniquely tailored Specialist Safaris in specific fields of conservation, animal species or general safari interest. These include:
- Bush Skills Adventure @ Phinda
- Birding @ Phinda
- Rhino-Darting Safaris @ Phinda
- 7 Wonders in 7 Days @ Phinda
Safari Activities:
A range of fun-filled activities at no extra cost.
Twice-daily game-drives
Enjoy exceptional Big Five game viewing in open 4x4 safari vehicles with experienced rangers and Zulu trackers.
Interpretive Bush Walks
Learn more about the traditional uses and the legends surrounding indigenous trees and shrubs, as well as how to identify tracks and see rare birds on walks led by armed rangers and trackers.
Mzinene River Canoeing
Catch sight of some of Phinda’s incredible birdlife while paddling along the river - flanked by lush riverine forest with huge fever and sycamore fig trees – in a sturdy canoe.
Mzinene Riverboat Cruise
Watch a magnificent sunrise or sunset while enjoying a leisurely cruise along the Mzinene River in Phinda’s riverboat. See some of the 200 or more waterbirds, as well as crocodiles and hippos lazing about.
White Rhino Tracking
Set off with your professional armed ranger and tracker in a 4x4 safari vehicle, searching for fresh signs of white rhino activity. When tracks are found, experience the quiet thrill of tracking white rhino on foot.
Beach and bush adventures: At an additional cost, enjoy these awesome expeditions.
Flight of the Fish Eagle
Experience a breathtaking 60-minute flight over the diverse Maputaland wilderness of scenic pans, coastal lakes, bushveld, densely vegetated dunes and wildlife, and spot whales, whalesharks, dolphins and turtles in the magnificent Indian Ocean.
Scuba Safaris
A 15-minute flight and short drive takes you to one of the top 10 dive sites in the world. Diving the reefs of Sodwana Bay allows you to experience a portrait of marine diversity, with approximately 1200 species of fish and spectacular coral formations. (Can be combined with Maputaland Beach Adventures)
Deep-sea Fishing
Fly to Sodwana Bay – a fisherman’s paradise inside a Marine Reserve – where a short drive takes you to your 25-foot sport fishing boat rigged for bill (marlin and sailfish), game (barracuda, yellowfin tuna and kingfish) and shark fishing. Phinda supports ‘catch-and-release’ procedures for deep-sea fishing.
Maputaland Beach Adventures
A 15-minute flight and a short drive in a specially designed 4x4 beach vehicle takes you to the beautiful beach at Jesser Point. Depending on the tides, you will be driven to a secluded spot where you can enjoy snorkelling, swimming, or simply sunning on the endless beach, as well as a delicious picnic.
Isikolethu (“Our Culture”) Community Experience
Experience the wonders and diversity of the Zulu culture while exploring the Mduku, Mnqobokazi and Nibela rural communities surrounding the Reserve. Guests will depart after breakfast at 10h00, enjoying visits to Macebo crèche, the Sangoma (witch doctor), Ngubane Homestead and Mdluli Ancestoral Home. After an action-packed morning, guests will return to Phinda in time for a late lunch and their afternoon game-drive.
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As all adventures are weather and/or tide dependent, they can only be booked on arrival at the Reserve.
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