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Tuningi Safari Lodge
Tuningi Safari Lodge is an elegant, five star lodge set in a
tranquil valley in the magnificent Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West
Province. This 75 000 hectare reserve has a unique story behind it since only
fifteen years ago it was arid, cattle grazing land. Through the collective
effort of government, communities and investors, Operation Phoenix was
undertaken and game was reintroduced into the area and Madikwe was created. The
reserve is now home to the Big Five and is renowned for the success of the Wild
Dog population. What makes this beautiful area even more attractive is the fact
that it is malaria-free and is approximately three and a half hours drive from
Johannesburg and a mere hour's flight.
Tuningi Safari Lodge is part of the story of Madikwe and combines the wonders
of the African bushveld with the splendour of five star luxury. The daily game
drives, with informed and professional game rangers, are an exciting way of
getting into the bush and experiencing all that it has to offer. The lodge
itself has a Colonial African feel and is stylish and comfortable. The camp is
perfect for small weddings for up to 16 guests. The main entertainment and
reception area of the lodge overlooks a waterhole that provides fantastic game
viewing from the safety of an expansive wooden deck. The rim flow pool and
gorgeous lounges give the lodge a sumptuous and welcoming feel. Tuningi gets it
name from an ancient, sprawling fig tree under which the boma is set; perfect
for wonderful, traditional dinners under the African sky. Any of these areas
would be a lovely setting for a reception and the ceremony could be held in the
bushveld for a completely unique location.
Guests at Tuningi are accommodated in elegant free standing rooms that all have
enormous bathrooms, outside showers, fireplaces and fabulous wooden decks. The
rooms are set apart from each other to provide ultimate privacy and peace, ideal
for honeymooners. The staff is always at hand to add specials touches to the
special occasion and oversized baths are ready and waiting for couples when they
return from their drives or dinners. A private table can be set up on the
couple's deck for intimate dinner for two. The romance of the entire experience
makes Tuningi Safari Lodge a magnificent wedding or honeymoon venue.
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