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The Barberton Mountainland where the Nkomazi Game Reserve with the Komati Tended Lodge is situated features a plant biodiversity higher than that of the entire Kruger National Park and second only in South Africa to the Cape Fynbos and succulents. Biologically, this particular region in Africa is home to an incredible variety of native plants and animals, and is one of the recognised 'Centres of Biological Endemism' in South Africa. The Barberton Mountainland in Mpumalanga is also home to the well-known Protea, South Africa's national flower and where the Barberton Daisy was first discovered.
The Nkomazi Game Reserve also offers protection to the oldest fossils of life on Earth and preserves vast tracts of grasslands, the biome that is recognised today as the most threatened in the world. The reserves grassy ridges and forested valleys are full of rare and endangered species of plant and animals. Wildlife, vegetation and geology, are all inextricably interconnected here in this region.
Unique to this area of South Africa in the hills north east of Barberton are three bufferflies which only occur here and nowhere else worldwide. They are the Swanepoel's Blue, Jeffery's Blue and Barbara's Copper butterflies. The total bird count over the Barberton municipal is a staggering 250 different species.
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MPUMALANGA LODGE ACCOMMODATION |
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The exclusive Komati Tented Lodge with River Retreat is magnificently located on the banks of the Komati River within the malaria free Nkomazi Game Reserve in Mpumalanga, South Africa. This impressive region of South Africa is characterized by towering ancient mountains, broad river valleys and vast grasslands.
The Nkomazi Game Reserve is situated close to the picturesque town of Barberton, the Kruger National Park, Pilgrims Rest, the Blyde River Canyon, Gods' Window and other beautiful sights of the Mpumalanga Province in South Africa.
The Nkomazi Game Reserve is known as the 'place of water. The reserve and the Komati Tented Lodge represent real Africa with the scenic beauty, the dramatic landscapes, the rolling savannah, the untamed African bushveld, the unique wildlife, the relaxed atmosphere, which is combined with exclusivity and luxury as well as its fascinating cultural history.
Guests are invited to relax in comfort among the abundant wildlife of diverse habitats along the streams of the Komati River.
Accommodation at the Komati Tented Lodge, Nkomazi Game Reserve
Beautiful African styled tented accommodation with five star amenities on offer characterizes the Komati Tented Lodge. Guests staying at the Komati Tented Lodge have the unique opportunity to experience not only the tranquillity and solitude, but also the sumptuous comfort and exclusivity which the lodge offers.
The Komati Tented Lodge features 11 Noble and one Royal Suite tents providing privacy and five star amenities. Each luxury tent provides an extra large king size bed, comfort cooling/heating, an en-suite shower with an outdoor bath, as well as a private teak sun deck with a plunge pool.
Winding pathways lead to the main tent and spa treatments are available at the River Retreat.
Activities
Guests who enjoy nature are able to explore the many wonders of the Nkomazi game reserve - its diversity of wildlife and habitat, its natural beauty and the geological finds. Visitors can participate in a range of different discoveries.
Watch the spectacular sun rise over the North Eastern boundaries of the reserve during a morning game drive or enjoy the spectacular view from lookout points among the rocky granite sentinels in the highlands of the reserve. Waterfalls and rock pools are impressive, while rolling grasslands support large herds of free-roaming wildlife, making Nkomazi a game-viewing haven.
Guests can take part in many exciting activities including game drives, nature walks, bird watching, star gazing and rock art viewing. The Lodge features a River Retreat with two treatment rooms where spa treatments can be enjoyed, a gift boutique, an outdoor boma dining area and a Majilis Lounge Tent with a viewing deck.
Flora and Fauna in the Nkomazi Game Reserve, Mpumalanga
The Nkomazi Game Reserve in Mpumalanga has been restored to a wildlife haven. It is here where great natural beauty and the 3.7 billion years of history meet. The Nkomazi conservation project has celebrated the return of wild animals to an area of South Africa where they can once again roam in great abundance.
The Nkomazi reserve is home to a large variety of wildlife and represents the ability to support both highveld and lowveld game on the high-lying grassland and the low-lying bushveld areas, supporting an ecological balance, including the Big 5.
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