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Ideal for families, Tuningi Safari Lodge is located in the malaria-free Madikwe Private Game Reserve and offers a traditional Big 5 African safari experience with style and comfort. The lodge is Fair Trade accredited and is one of the few lodges in the area that welcomes children to learn about the local wildlife and experience it first-hand.

Go on early morning and afternoon game drives to spot classic African wildlife as well as some of the continent's most endangered animals such as black rhino and African wild dog. Children can either accompany their parents on game drives or go on guided excursions to the nearest waterhole where they are encouraged to tick off the things they see in the workbook provided. Evenings are spent around a campfire sharing stories of the day's activities.

highlights

  • Exclusive Big 5 safari experience in the malaria-free Madikwe Reserve
  • Colonial African chic decor
  • Ideal for families - the suites are spacious enough for children to share with parents
  • Entertaining dinners for kids
  • Evening meals served in the boma overlooking the waterhole - bustling with animals at night

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Facilities

The main thatched lodge includes a sumptuous lounge, dining room, veranda and bar, all of which are interlinked by a sweeping wooden deck.

The crystal clear infinity pool overlooks a nearby waterhole and is perfect for cooling down after a morning of game viewing.

If you're on an early morning game drive without the children, the professional daycare service will see that the kids wake up and have breakfast before taking them to their activities.

General Facilities

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    Swimming Pool
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    Bar

Dining

The boma at Tuningi Safari Lodge is ideal for a relaxing dining experience in the evenings around a blazing fire. The extravagant dinners are prepared by the lodge's executive chef and will satisfy all tastes, especially when accompanied by a fine wine selected from the lodge's cellar.

Families with children have the option of taking meals in their own room or deck, and on special evenings the kids can help to create their own meals in a separate boma.

Standard Suite

Tuningi's exclusivity is emphasised by the limited number of rooms, allowing a total of only 16 guests at the main lodge at any time. The design of the lodge is such that it can be divided for families, groups or VIPs to allow for utter privacy.

The main lodge offers spacious villas that are connected by wooden walkways. Soft, warm colours and wooden finishes give the rooms an elegant, organic feel with a comfortable interior. All rooms are en suite, air-conditioned and have gas fireplaces, outdoor rock showers and private wrap-around wooden decks.

Standard Suite AMENITIES

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    Air-conditioning
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    Ceiling fan
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    En-suite bath and shower
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    Fireplace
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    Outdoor shower
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    Outside area
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    Hairdryer
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    Safe
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    Tea & coffee-making facilities
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    Telephone

Other Room Types

For guests who prefer more privacy, Little Tuningi offers an exclusive experience as it is entirely removed from the rest of the lodge.

Accommodating only six guests, this luxury air-conditioned villa has its own private pool, designer kitchen, boma area, dining room and lounge. A wrap-around wooden deck creates a perfect spot to enjoy your meals. Fold-away glass doors open up to a breathtaking view of the surrounding bush. Having full access to the main lodge and all its factilities gives you the choice to be completely self-contained or to socialise with the other guests.

Activities

  • Birding
  • Jogging trails
  • Game drives
  • Guided walks
  • Photographic safaris
  • Walking safaris
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 May 2013 - 15 Dec 2013 $335 Full Board

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

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Traveller Reviews

  • Tuningi. Not without reason this is a five-star lodge! It was fabulous! HIGHLY recommend it to any of your clients. Cristo was our guide while there. We have never met anyone more excited and enthusiastic about what he does! His knowledge of all animals and birds was amazing. No matter what bird we saw, snake or animal, Cristo knew the names even of all the birds and all info on any bird or animal. Truly impressive.

    JoAnn Zymler, October 2012

  • Tuningi, Mala Mala, and Mashatu were absolutely amazing in all aspects. Fantastic service and great game viewing. We did see everything, including wild dogs and black rhinos.

    Hakan Erdogmus, October 2012

  • We were really satisfied Tuningi - nice room, very good services, it's the best in our trip.

    Thanan Suthipongmitri, May 2012

  • Tuningi was special - game viewing excellent with great guide,Christo. Accommodation was first rate and staff and service really good... would go back for sure.

    Robert Baillie, March 2012

  • All went very well and highly recommend Gavin and his team at Tuningi, they were great.

    Allan Manning, August 2011

  • Was outstanding as far as accommodations, friendliness and of course seeing the wild life!

    Aneta Youngblood, November 2008

  • We enjoyed very much the fantastic lodge, extraordinary food, greeting and safaris. We saw the big fives. Just perfect. The flights on small private planes were superb and on time.

    Fabrice Dupin, June 2008

  • We absolutely loved Tuningi. I would have stayed forever if I could! The staff were lovely and they were great with the kids.They both came on game drives with me but a couple of times the staff looked after Molly back at the lodge which was really good. The accommodation and food were outstanding.

    Helen Belcher, April 2008

  • Lodge exceeded our expectations! From the lodge deco to the service to the food - simply wonderful!

    Parveen Werner, April 2008

  • After the seven nights in Cape Town we flew to Madikwe. This was the most amazing experience for us all and we are totally indebted to you for recommending this. It was just like heaven. The staff couldn't have been nicer and more welcoming, our game driver was great fun and we saw the most amazing animals. We even saw a lion kill - four lions hunting a red hartebeest which we knew was very special because Johan, our game driver was even more excited about it than we were. We were lucky enough to see leopard as well as many other animals including all the Big Five. We even spotted black rhino as well as white rhino.

    Edwina Marrow, February 2008

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Leanne Rodney

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"Honeymooners, couples and families, Tuningi has mastered the art of accommodating all at once, yet still offering each a great experience allround!"

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Tuningi. Not without reason this is a five-star lodge! It was fabulous! HIGHLY recommend it to any of your clients. Cristo was our guide while there. We have never met anyone more excited and enthusiastic about what he does! His knowledge of all animals and birds was amazing. No matter what bird we saw, snake or animal, Cristo knew the names even of all the birds and all info on any bird or animal. Truly impressive.

JoAnn Zymler, October 2012 >View more reviews