Tuningi Safari Lodge

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Situated only four and half hours drive from Johannesburg and in the heart of one of South Africa’s most pristine reserves, Tuningi Safari Lodge offers exclusive accommodation surrounded by the 75,000 hectares of tranquil wilderness which makes up the Madikwe Game Reserve.

Highlights

  • Tuningi Safari Lodge offers a luxurious bushveld escape in the Malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve
  • Superb, spacious accommodation suited for couples & families
  • Impressive Big-5 game viewing and personalised service in a friendly and relaxed environment

You should know

  • Children of all ages are welcome at Tuningi Safari Lodge.
  • Children in their own room or family unit are charged full rate.
  • No charge for children under 2 years of age.
  • Children between 2 – 12 years will pay the child rate when sharing 1 chalet with 2 full paying guests (not the Family Suite).
  • No children under 5 years are permitted on scheduled game drives.
  • Children over 5 years may accompany their parents on full game drives or participate in 'bush bumble drives' at the discretion of the lodge.
  • Babysitting is available at an additional cost.
  • All scheduled bumbles, kid’s meals and the children’s programme are included in the rate.

The detail

Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the largest private game reserves in South Africa and boasts a rich diverse vegetation that inhabits an abundance of wildlife. Madikwe is one of few game reserves in the world that was proclaimed a wildlife reserve based on the landscape being favorable to the sustainability of Africa's most loved animals.  

Tuningi Safari Lodge derived its name from an ancient sprawling Fig Tree that can be seen in the outdoor boma of the lodge. Tuningi was designed to offer guest privacy and tranquility and with only six luxurious suites, Tuningi is the ideal destination for family and small group getaways.

Each beautifully appointed Suite is spacious and boasts an en-suite bathroom with an oversized bath and fabulous views, a private outdoor rock shower, comfortable lounge area, a gas fireplace, air-conditioning and overhead fans. The private wrap around wooden decks on each of the suites offer the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the bush.

The Lodge was carefully designed to cater for children of all ages, with two spacious Family Suites. Each suite features two en-suite double bedrooms and is joined by a dining area, kitchenette, living room and an expansive timber deck that overlooks the bush.

The lodge facilities include a reception area, lounge area with satellite television and Wi-Fi connectivity, dining area, bar, library, wine cellar, sparkling swimming pool, outdoor boma, and a game viewing deck which overlooks an active waterhole. The lodge is also a popular choice for wedding ceremonies.

The Madikwe Reserve is explored on exciting walking trails and open safari vehicles, accompanied by Tuningi’s experienced rangers.

A spectacular array of birds and mammals have flourished in the diversity of landscapes and vegetation zones at Madikwe. The reserve is home to a number of animal species, including the famous Big Five and other rare species such as servals, meerkats, endangered wild dogs and cheetahs. Some 420 bird species have been recorded, making the Madikwe Reserve a prime bird watching destination.

Children are welcome at Tuningi and are kept busy with their very own interactive bush program that incorporates wildlife-themed educational fun.

Tuningi is ideal for solo explorers, couples, small groups and families looking for a rewarding luxury safari experience.

Price includes

  • Luxury accommodation, 3 meals per day, 2 game drives daily, Game drive drinks (Non-premium beverages only: local beers & spirits, soft drinks, and house wines), tea and coffee and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Rates & Pricing

All promotions for this lodge are shown below, you can also view all current safari specials here.
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Last minute SPECIAL
Book a stay within 3 weeks of arrival and receive a discount of $280. Valid From 1 January - 31 December 2024
Combo SPECIAL
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$ 590 USD
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We are able to arrange travel insurance that will make this booking totally refundable.

Packages that include this lodge

5 Day Madikwe Big 5 Safari Escape
Inclusions:
4 nights at Tuningi Safari Lodge
All meals
Outdoor rain-shower
Twice daily game drives
Traversing Over 75 000 ha of Vast Plains
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Get in touch with Keith, our resident expert in all aspects of this accommodation who will not only help plan but also book flights, transfers and lodging for your trip. Remember, our price is the same as going direct - see our best price guarantee!

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What our guests say about Keith

October 14, 2024
great website and Staff
great website Keith Chideme was extremely helpful and answered all my quickly and professionally
John Quigley
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IE
October 14, 2024
Safari
Keith was most pleasant and helpful. Planning a Safari can be overwhelming, Keith was insightful and patient. We look forward to sharing our experience upon our return from Africa. Thankyou 🐘
customer
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US
October 4, 2024
Keith was so helpful
Keith was so helpful, against many obstacles, he eventually managed to secure me a place on the train from Victoria Falls
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Customer Testimonials

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Oct 21, 2024
Excellent, fast, helpful service
The service from Leigh-Ann has been exceptional. No matter the difference in time zone, her responses and suggestions are always fast and helpful. When we’ve asked for changes to the itinerary, there has never been a problem. Highly recommended.
Andrew
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AU
Oct 18, 2024
Cannot recommend enough
Cannot recommend enough! Contacted at 6pm night before and Dorothy was helpful friendly and managed to book a safari trip with transport for 6 people! She was contactable on the day too and very very helpful!
Charlotte
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GB
Oct 17, 2024
Aquilia Safari trip
Re: Safari from Cape Town to Aquilia. Fadiel was very helpful and organised our trip for us. We were picked up by Joe, who was our driver for the day. Joe is born and raised in Cape Town. He was prompt and was very friendly and informative. There was a good choice of food at Aquilia and had choices for my husband too who is Coeliac.
Manning Manning
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ZA
Oct 17, 2024
Sweet Kim Abrahams was extremely…
Sweet Kim Abrahams was extremely patient with the two of us oldsters. We had computer problems, took a very long time to decide and confirm our intentions and challenged every detail. Thank you Kim
Diane Wasney
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CA
Oct 17, 2024
Anja has been extremely helpful and…
Anja has been extremely helpful and communicative through the process of booking our trip. Everything has been communicated clearly and quickly with lots of flexibility. I would definitely recommend. Thank you for your help!
AG
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GB
Oct 17, 2024
Mel is friendly and patient
I would usually book my trips myself. Lucky for me I sent off an enquiry to Safari.com and received Mel's wonderful help. Mel responded quickly and made me feel comfortable with Safari.com. organising my trip. Later on, when I realised my dates didn't work with the rest of my trip, Mel gave me my options and costings and rebooked for me. Mel was very patient and friendly. I wouldn't hesitate to use Mel again.
Kylie
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au
Oct 16, 2024
Outstanding service
Response was very quick and helpful. Answered all questions. Laid out a trip that went beyond what I expected
Stan
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us
Oct 16, 2024
Very responsive and accurate
Very responsive and accurate
Jean
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fr
Oct 15, 2024
Planning Our Family African Safari Experience
Planning our first trip to Africa was a really big deal for us. After careful review of numerous safari planners, we selected safari.com and worked with Nicole Van der Merwe. There's a lot of parts in putting together such a vacation including ground transfers, hotels, activities, and flights. At each step we had numerous questions and Nicole patiently worked through these with professionalism and care to her customers. I would recommend Nicole and safari.com for anyone planning a trip to South Africa.
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ca
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