Travel Reference
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( 264 5303;
www.tulilodge.com
;
ste with full board P820-2410; )
In the North-
ern Tuli Game Reserve, this fine lodge is set in a riverine oasis and surrounded by red
rock country that teems with wildlife. Although at the upper end of the scale for the Tuli
Block, the rates are a bargain compared to other exclusive private reserves in the country
and the standards are nonetheless high. Be sure to have a drink at the outdoor bar built
around the base of a 500-year-old
nyala
tree. The game reserve is just beyond the Pont
Drift border post. The rate includes game drives.
TENTED CAMP
Mashatu Game Reserve $$$
( in South Africa 011-442 2267;
www.mashatu.com
;
chalet s/d US$660/880, luxury
tent US$480/640; )
One of the largest private wildlife reserves in Southern Africa is
renowned for its big cats and large elephant population. Accommodation is in enormous
luxury suites decorated with impeccable taste in the main camp, while the tents are also
beautifully turned out. The game reserve is close to the Pont Drift border post.
Limpopo River Lodge $$
( 7210 6098;
www.limpoporiverlodge.co.za
; campsite per person P118, chalets/ron-
davels per person from P343)
Consisting of a number of riverside
rondavels
(round,
traditional-style huts) and chalets, this comfortable lodge in the southern reaches of the
Tuli Block is another good choice. The brick
rondavels
have thatch roofs and barbecue
areas, and the wildlife ticks all the right boxes in the Tuli Block. Camping is also possible.
TENTED CAMP
Molema Bush Camp $$
( 264 5303;
www.molema.com
; campsite per adult/child P95/60, chalets s/d P450/
610)
Run by the owners of Tuli Safari Lodge, this campground in the Northern Tuli Game
Reserve is one of few real options for self-drive visitors hoping to camp. The sites are
shady and have private ablution blocks, while the simple chalets are comfy and reason-
ably priced.
CAMPGROUND, CHALETS
Getting There & Away
There are daily flights between Johannesburg and the Limpopo Valley Airport at Polok-
wane, which is convenient for the Mashatu Game Reserve and Tuli Safari Lodge; flights
can sometimes be booked as part of a package with either reserve.
