OVERVIEW
Garonga Safari Co.
South African, luxury safari camp and lodge, situated on the 22 000 hectare, “Big 5”, Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve. (1h30min drive to Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa – Limpopo Province)
Private airfield on site - 5 mins drive from lodge.
Highest levels of personal service and intimate safari experience.
USP’s
What makes IT unique?
Owner managed so highest levels of intimate personal service are assured.
Good populations of the “Big 5” and amazing diversity of general game too. Other high profile species like Cheetah, Wild Dog, Hippo, Crocodile and Spotted Hyena also found on the reserve (6 x Pax per vehicle)
Garonga is one of only 2 commercial safari operations on the Greater Makalali Reserve so exclusivity and privacy of safari experience is guaranteed.
Direct flights into and out of Garonga airfield from and to Johannesburg daily with Federal Air.
Renowned for its romance, Garonga is an industry leader in offering intimate ceremonial bush weddings. It’s a fantastic honeymoon offering too.
A front runner regarding its Eco practices ( lodge powered by solar & grid combo | Grey water reticulation | Reverse osmosis water purification with glass bottles (avoids plastic bottled water at all costs)
Signature USP’s are the sleep out, star bath, bush bath & yoga sala. (no extra charge)
Who will love it?
• Perfect for “Big 5” safari enthusiasts that prefer less busy more exclusive safari experience but don’t have the budget for 5 star+ Lowveld lodges.
• Minimum 3-night stay is recommended.
establishment
Rooms and amenities
Garonga Safari Camp
Camp with 6 luxury tented rooms all overlooking a normally dry river bed.
Camp has a lounge with bar area, indoor and outdoor dining areas, boma area and large rim flow pool.
Spectacular views and viewing decks in front of the main camp area.
Wi-Fi in main lodge area and curio shop.
Each tented room has a large spacious wooden viewing deck with hammock and furniture, ceiling fan, safe, mini bar, bathroom en suite with double vanity, indoor and outdoor showers and separate closed off toilet area.
No under 12’s.
Maximum number of guests – 12.
Little Garonga
Lodge with 3 luxury thatched suites situated 100 metres from Garonga Safari Camp. One family suite with 2 bedroom’s (both with en suite bathrooms), lounge, outdoor decked patio with private plunge pool. Two single bedroom suites, with lounge area open plan to bedroom. (No private plunge pools).
Lodge has a lounge with bar area, indoor dining room, outdoor patio leading onto wooden decking with camp pool.
Wi-Fi in main lodge area and in suites.
Each suite has a wooden viewing deck with hammock and furniture, Air-conditioning, safe, mini bar, bathroom en suite with double vanity, bath, indoor and outdoor showers and separate closed off toilet area.
No under 6’s.
Maximum number of guests – 8 (6 adults and 2 children).
Garonga Safari Camp
Camp with 6 luxury tented rooms all overlooking a normally dry river bed.
Camp has a lounge with bar area, indoor and outdoor dining areas, boma area and large rim flow pool.
Spectacular views and viewing decks in front of the main camp area.
Wi-Fi in main lodge area and curio shop.
Each tented room has a large spacious wooden viewing deck with hammock and furniture, ceiling fan, safe, mini bar, bathroom en suite with double vanity, indoor and outdoor showers and separate closed off toilet area.
No under 12’s.
Maximum number of guests – 12.