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Tuningi Safari Lodge

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Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
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Tuningi Safari Lodge
5.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
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virginia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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Is it possible to have it all?  Luxury, comfort, gourmet cuisine, adventure, relaxation, excellent service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.  Yes, at Tuningi Lodge in Madikwe in the North West part of South Africa. Tuningi was a last minute substitution for Sabi Sabi after the cyclone flooded Kruger.  We didn't know what to expect.  We worried it wouldn't be as... More

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Cape Town
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Came for our "usual" three nights but extended it for four! What more can I say? This was our fifth visit to Madikwe and our second to Tuningi. As always, we had a fantastic time. On this occasion we had a room overlooking the track to the waterhole and wonderful sightings from our very own verandah. As there has not... More

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London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Game drives and viewing very good. Full credit must go to Christo - can't believe how much detail he can see in the dark! The lodge and rooms were delightful and the water hole attracted a wide variety of animals. Lodge staff were very good. Given the high daily rates, the limited meal choice was disappointing. Items such as water... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

I highly recommend tungini. We had a wonderful time and the staff is very kid friendly. The safari drives we amazing. It was so memorable. You will feel like you are in a dream. For the ultimate safari experience this is the place to go More

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Llantwit Major, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, we were cared for with friendliness and true hospitality. The surroundings were wild, but we slept in luxury. The watering hole by the lodge brought all manner of animal and bird to quench their thirst there. We sat quietly observing their habits. This after a very early start to the... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

A great thanks to all of the staff at the Tuningi Safari Lodge, the best holiday experience we have ever had. The lodge, food, location and especially the game drives were first class, a definite 10 out of 10 experience, one which I would not hesitate to recommend and one we will definitely experience again in the near future. Nothing... More

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Hong Kong, China
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

This was our first trip to Madikwe and the Tuningi Safari Lodge and we had 3 fantastic nights. We stayed in a well appointed thatched villa for 2 and enjoyed 2 game drives and 3 meals a day. The staff, without exception, were fantastic - courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. The food was suburb in terms of taste, presentation and variety... More

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Petersfield, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

We stayed 4 nights, could have stayed for good. The staff led by Christo and Velma were a sheer delight, like coming home. Food fantastic, luxurious rooms yet homely and relaxed. Ideal to lounge by the pool or out on the Boma with a book, a glass of wine and a bucket full of stories from the days safari experience.... More

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Roosendaal, The Netherlands
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

Unbelievable luxury lodge ressort in beautifull Game Park Madikwe. We staid for 3 nights in one of the 8 lodges and we had one for 2 persons (they also have 2 great family lodges). So an enormous bedroom (with fireplace), big bathroom, an outside (!) shower (only the elephants or rino's who pass by your lodge can see you taking... More

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Derby
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
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I don't think there is one thing I can fault with Tuningi. The location is outstanding; the people are warm, welcoming, friendly and attentive; the facilities are fantastic and the game drives were amazing. My husband, two sons (aged 11 and 6) and I travelled from Cape Town by air (via Joburg) for a three night stay at Tuningi before... More

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Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 869 AUD - 1,053 AUD

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