Lodge
Garonga Safari Camp
About the lodge
An overview of Garonga Safari Camp.
Garonga Safari Camp's philosophy is to offer a distinct, relaxing and holistic wilderness experience allowing you the time to reflect and find inspiration in nature.
Highlights
- Located in the Greater Makalali Conservancy, west of the Kruger National Park.
- The Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve.
- Stunning sleep-out experience.
- Ultimate luxury accommodation.
- Dusk and dawn Big Five safaris in open game drive vehicles.
You Should Know
- Children over the age of 12 are welcome at Garonga Safari Camp.
The Detail
Garonga Safari Camp is located in the private and pristine Makalali Nature Reserve, only 90 minutes from the Kruger National Park's Phalaborwa Gate. Garonga is a classic luxury tented camp that prides itself on offering a "home away from home" ambiance, along with exceptional service and an unforgettable Big Five wildlife experience.
Garonga boasts six Luxury Tents that are built on raised platforms and are a gorgeous blend of stone and canvas. Each tent features large beds draped with mosquito netting, an en-suite bathroom with double vanities, a bathtub, and an outdoor shower. Additional features include window bench seating, a writing desk, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a deck complete with a hammock, comfortable patio furniture, and views of the bushveld.
The camp facilities include a dining area, bar, massage sala, boma, curio shop, and a swimming pool.
The 22,000-hectare Makalali Nature Reserve is home to a rich diversity of animals, including the Big Five, cheetah, hippo, zebra, giraffe, wild dog, hyena, wildebeest, and a variety of antelope species. Makalali also boasts over 200 bird species, with migratory birds present from November to April.
Activities offered at the camp or nearby include morning and evening open-vehicle game drives led by professional guides, guided bush walks that provide up-close encounters with the fauna, flora, and smaller wondrous creatures of the African bush. Guests can also enjoy microlight flights over the Makalali Conservancy, an outdoor bush bath experience, and sleep-out experiences on a viewing deck that overlooks an active waterhole.
Garonga Safari Camp is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a luxury Big Five safari.
Price Includes
- All meals, teas, and coffees.
- Game drives and bush walks.
- Sleep-out experience.
- Bush bath, star bath, and yoga sala.
- All house drinks (standard beers, wines, soft drinks, spirits, liqueurs).
- Wi-Fi.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Mar 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Garonga Safari Camp personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 Apr 2026 โ 31 Mar 2027
Full Board - All meals, all house drinks, game drives, bush walks, sleep-out experience, bush bath, star bath
ZARย 12,000
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
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Stay 4 Pay 3: Book 3 Nights and get 1 Night FREE Valid 1 - 18 Dec 2026 | Stay 5 Pay 4: Book 4 Nights and get 1 Night FREE - 50% off road return transfers (if required) to Hoedspruit OR Stay 9 Pay 7: Book 7 Nights and get 2 Nights FREE - Complimentary road return transfers (if required) to Hoedspruit. Valid: All Year Round
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