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Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Elephant Plains Game Lodge
4.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (62)
"An incredible stay and experience. "
United States
Craig
The price is AU$1,253
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Leopard Hills

Leopard Hills
5.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (16)
"All was perfect !"
Germany
Michael
The price is AU$4,389
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Leopard Hills

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
5.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (26)
"From Kruger to Murray to Abel, the staff were truly what made the stay extraordinary. The attention to detail and warmth, made you feel like each time you turned into the driveway from another spectacular safari you were coming home. Truly an experience of a lifetime. "
United Kingdom
Nicole
The price is AU$5,763
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

Hamiltons Tented Camp

Hamiltons Tented Camp
5.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (64)
"Hamiltons is s a tented camp and the rooms were very large and comfortable. They fed us well, and our Safari guide Harley was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were in tent 1 which had the best view of the river and animal crossing. We travelled with 4 people and we all enjoyed our stay very much."
United States
Patricia
The price is AU$2,216
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Hamiltons Tented Camp

Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni

Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni
3.5 star property
Bushbuckridge
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (51)
"What a gem! Highly recommend. Amazing high end tents, super friendly staff, delicious food and above all, the big 5! "
Canada
Terry
The price is AU$1,111
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni

Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp

Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp
3.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"Our stay at the camp was perfect. Above all, our guide K-K was extremly helpfull and nice and showed us many animals and how and where they live. It was a highligt during our vacation in South Africa. "
Germany
Markus
Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp

Kruger Safari Lodge

Kruger Safari Lodge
3.0 star property
Hluvukani
The price is AU$554
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Kruger Safari Lodge

Tintswalo Safari

Tintswalo Safari
5.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Wonderful place. We had an absolutely amazing stay, from start to finish. Saw every kind of animal and the guides and staff could not be faulted. The food was incredible as well, and nothing was too much trouble."
United Kingdom
Tim
The price is AU$3,729
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Tintswalo Safari

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites
4.5 star property
Skukuza
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (156)
"Clean room, very friendly staff. Stunning views. "
United Kingdom
katie
The price is AU$1,287
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

Shiviko Kruger

Shiviko Kruger
5.0 star property
Mbombela
The price is AU$6,218
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Shiviko Kruger

Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Rhino Post Safari Lodge
3.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
"Rhino Post has an amazing location for game drives and the staff were attentive. I highly recommend this lodge!"
United States
MORGAN
The price is AU$1,689
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Rhino Post Safari Lodge

aha Skukuza Safari Lodge

aha Skukuza Safari Lodge
5.0 star property
Mbombela
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (8)
"Very very nice property for a medium price. Food good very clean and a very helpful staff"
United States
james
The price is AU$376
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
aha Skukuza Safari Lodge

Lion Sands Narina Lodge

Lion Sands Narina Lodge
5.0 star property
Mbombela
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Lodge com atendimento espetacular, de todos os colaboradores, recepção e garçons. Permitem que seja uma experiência única e inesquecível. Conseguimos ver bastante animais, inclusive dentro da própria acomodação. Comida e hospitalidade impecáveis."
Brazil
Caio
The price is AU$5,661
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Lion Sands Narina Lodge

Imbali Safari Lodge

Imbali Safari Lodge
5.0 star property
Imbali Concession
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (76)
"Our stay at Imbali was amazing. The staff were all very friendly and always there to help The room was awesome, overlooking the river, with the occasional animal coming past! The plunge pool was welcome after a hot game drive too!!! Talking of game drives, big shout out to our guide Marc who was excellent, very knowledgeable and very friendly. Staying at the Imbali Lodge in Kruger was a genuinely amazing and authentic safari experience. "
Canada
Willem
The price is AU$1,445
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Imbali Safari Lodge

Kruger Gate Hotel

Kruger Gate Hotel
4.0 star property
Skukuza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (467)
"Amazing stay, food, decor, amenities, rooms were great and would love to stay here again. Safari was also amazing with a great guide, Culture. Conveniently located 1min away from the Paul Kruger Gate. Highly recommend staying here."
Canada
Farhan
The price is AU$445
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Kruger Gate Hotel

Leopard Sands, Kruger Park

Leopard Sands, Kruger Park
5.0 star property
Mbombela
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"2 game drives per day included. You can watch wildlife from the terrace. Big beautiful room, friendly staff, and great restaurant. "
United States
Werner
The price is AU$1,618
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Leopard Sands, Kruger Park

Sleepover Orpen Gate

Sleepover Orpen Gate
3.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (20)
"Nice and clean for the price. But no hot water and wifi not really good "
France
Aurélie
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Sleepover Orpen Gate

Sleepover Kruger Gate

Sleepover Kruger Gate
2.5 star property
Bushbuckridge
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (15)
"We were surprised at how comfortable the room was. Great nights sleep and perfectly positioned for early morning access to the NP."
Australia
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$105
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Sleepover Kruger Gate

Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve

Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve
5.0 star property
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
The price is AU$16,914
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve

Self Catering Chalets - Manyeleti

Self Catering Chalets - Manyeleti
2.5 star property
Manyeleti
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Self Catering Chalets - Manyeleti
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Check out popular sights like Kruger National Park as you discover the local area in Mala Mala Game Reserve.

Sunrise at the Earth Lodge Sabi Sabi Game Reserve. Game drives start bright and early with coffee and danishes at 5:00 a.m. Departures at 5:30 a.m.

The tree seen silhouetted is The Marula Tree and has a history as a source of nutrition dating back to 10,000 years B.C. and it is certainly one of Africa's botanical treasures. 
The multiple uses of the tree, it's bark, leaves, fruit, nut and kernels are legendary. My favorite is when the fruit ripens and drops to the ground and lightly ferments ... the elephants, giraffes, warthogs, and other animals get wasted and the party gets started safari style !
http://youtu.be/D5E5TjkDvU0

The fruits are a good food source and high in vitamin C. 
The skin can be boiled to make a drink or burnt to be used as a substitute for coffee. 
The wood is soft for carving
The inner bark can be used to make rope and for making dye
They produce small tasty nuts which are rich in protein. 
The Oil is used as a skin cosmetic. 
Their green leaves are eaten to relieve heartburn.
The bark contains antihistamines 

The fruit can also be cooked to produce jam, juices and alcoholic beverages like "Amarula" a delicious South African Cream Liqueur that substrates just fine for coffee creamer any time of the day as far as I'm concerned. It also is used to brew a very tasty, potent South African  moonshine known locally as "Mampoer" after a local Chief who favored it. It is said to make grown men weep.

the Venda people of Southern Africa maintain that bark infusions can be used to determine the gender of an unborn child. If a woman wants a son the male tree is used, and for a daughter, the female tree. If the child of the opposite gender is born, the child is said to be very special as it was able to defy the spirits. 

Oh, and did I mention it sacred. 

#treetrove #goldenhour
Photo by Bill Dillard
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