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Activities offered at the Tuli Safari Lodge, Tuli Game Reserve (Botswana)
Guests staying at the Tuli Safari Lodge in Botswana may participate in the twoguided game activities per day: walks and drives. Hereby an outline of an exciting day at the Tuli Lodge:
- Tea/coffee before leaving for morning guided game activity (drive/walk) with refreshments served during the activity
- Brunch on your return - followed by time to rest, swim, soak up the sun or spot the wildlife around the lodge
- Afternoon tea served at around 3.30pm
- Afternoon guided game activity (drive/walk), including a stop for optional sundowners & snacks and a twilight drive back to the lodge
- Dinner at around 8pm
The Tuli Safari Lodge offers many activities besides game drives: the large swimming pool invites for a refreshing swim, a hide and waterhole within the grounds, a panoramic viewing deck on top of one of the sandstone kopjes, seats on the banks of the Limpopo and our Heritage & Cultural Centre.
Additional activities at the Tuli Safari Lodge, Botswana
In addition to the above activities there are many other things that guests may wish to do during their stay at the Tuli Safari Lodge.
Walks
Short walks, day trails, combination drives and walks.
Hides
For the ultimate wilderness experience, guests can opt to dine in the bush and
stay overnight at the comfortable hide which is equipped with a bathroom and a light to spot nocturnal wildlife. Guests may also spend time in the hides with the guide as part of a morning or afternoon activity, or on their own with just binoculars, some drinks and snacks.
Horse rides
Morning or afternoon riding safaris can be arranged through Limpopo Valley
Horse Safaris.
Community visit
A visit to local village Mothabaneng includes a visit to the school, a wine-tasting
experience with a difference (at the lala-palm 'distillery'), a chance to see
traditional basket-weaving in action and an opportunity to see some of the
community projects. The community visits are normally in the afternoon and last
approximately 2 hours.
Confluence visit
A morning trip across the Eastern section of the Tuli game reserve to the confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers, a unique and scenic spot where Botswana, South
Africa and Zimbabwe meet. A picnic lunch is included, guests will be back at the
lodge early afternoon.
Day trip to Molema
A day visit exploring the Western section of the Tuli game reserve in Botswana. En route one passes sites of great historical, cultural and spiritual significance and the geologically fascinating Solomon's Wall. We also visit a wetland area (great for birding depending on the time of year) and dam (where enormous herds of elephants are known to drink).
We arrive at Molema - our self-catering camp beautifully located on the banks of the Limpopo, a joint venture project established with the local community - in time for a leisurely picnic lunch and rest. We then take a slow game drive back, including the usual stop for sundowners, and returning to the lodge in time for dinner.
Location and access to the Tuli Safari Lodge, Botswana
GPS Coordinates:
S 22 12 842 E 29 05 687
Distance:
Johannesburg to the Tuli Safari Lodge: 500 km / approx 5 hours
Polokwane to the Tuli Safari Lodge: 200km / approx 2 hours
Gaborone to the Tuli Safari Lodge: 500km / approx 6 hours
Flight access:
SA Airlink operates several flights a day from OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg to Polokwane (Pietersburg). Depending on the travel itinerary, guests can then hire a car and drive to the lodge (approx 2 hours) or a road transfer can be arranged.
Charter flights to the Limpopo Valley Airfield, located 10 minutes from the lodge, can also be arranged. For those flying in themselves, the GPS coordinates of the airstrip are S: 22' 11' 21 E: 29' 07' 37, the runway is 1500m long and has a tarmac surface. Please contact us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
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TULI SAFARI LODGE, TULI GAME RESERVE /
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The Tuli Safari Lodge is situated in the northern Tuli Game Reserve in the eastern part of Botswana, in close proximity of the confluence of Shashe and Limpopo Rivers. The Tuli Safari Lodge is located near the border with South Africa and Zimbabwe. The Tuli Safari Lodge is set on 2500 hectares of privately owned land, and has traversing rights over a total of 17000 hectares. The Northern Tuli Game Reserve extends to approximately 71000 hectares and is soon to beincorporated into the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area which will extend to around 300 000 hectares and include parts of Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
The Northern Tuli Game Reserve is located in the easternmost corner of Botswana, close to the Mapungubwe World Heritage Site in South Africa. Here is a unique, timeless corner of Africa where nature and culture combine in spectacular wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and fascinating history. Set in spacious gardens along the banks of the Limpopo River against a backdrop of stunning sandstone outcrops, the Tuli Safari Lodge is a unique safari getaway. The echo of ancient cultures resounds at the many sites of archaeological and spiritual significance, whilst meaningful visits with local communities showcase contemporary rural Botswana life.
As the Tuli Safari Lodge is so easily accessible from South Africa, it fits well with a trip incorporating the Limpopo and North West Provinces, including the Waterberg, Northern Kruger and Mapungubwe. It is also a natural staging post en route to the Kalahari, Okavango or Chobe, and on to Victoria Falls. With 8 individually designed suites and an established team of friendly staff, we offer a highly personalized stay, which can be as relaxed or exciting as you choose. Each air-conditioned suite has en-suite bathroom, double/twin beds (or family rooms) and sitting areas in and outdoors. Meals are served in a variety of alfresco locations.
Additional lodge facilities include a large swimming pool, waterhole, star deck, cultural and heritage center, curio shop and the original bar built in 1964 around an ancient Nyala berry tree. The Tuli Safari Lodge can also accommodate small conferences.
Habitat and Wildlife of the Tuli Game Reserve
The underlying geomorphology of Tuli is primarily basalt formations and large areas of sandstone hills and ridges, together with a network of (mostly dry) riverbeds and riverine forests as well as open grasslands and marshy areas. From vantage points on top of the rock formations, the plains of Botswana stretch away to the north.
The confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo Rivers supports substantial riverine vegetation and permanent pools. The area is home to a diverse range of wildlife and is renowned for its Tuli elephants - the largest elephant population on private land in Africa. Eland, giraffe, impala and zebra are particularly numerous, and hyenas have regular den sites on Tuli land and provide consistent sightings. A pack of wild dog has recently been reintroduced and Tuli guests have been enjoying regular sightings.
The Northern Tuli Game Reserve is recognized as an 'Important Bird Area' with over 350 species recorded. It is significant for the breeding of the endangered Kori Bustard and Pel's Fishing Owls breed at the junction of the Shashe and Limpopo Rivers. Large numbers of migratory raptors and other species congregate during the summer and a pair of Verreaux's (Black) eagles nest on cliffs near the lodge.
History of the Tuli Game Reserve
The Tuli Reserve in Botswana is also fascinating from a historical perspective. Bushmen paintings provide a reminder of the area's original inhabitants many thousands of years ago. Remains of ancient settlements relating to the Mapungubwe era (circa 1200-1270 AD) are dotted throughout the area, the most significant being the Motloutse Ruins which can be visited by prior arrangement.
Accommodation at the Tuli Safari Lodge, Botswana
The Tuli Safari Lodge provides 8 stone under thatch suites, all of which are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor sitting areas, air conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities and safes.
Guinea Fowl:
80 m2 Twin, bath, shower, basin, toilet, lounge, (two additional single beds can be
put in here on request for children sharing with parents)secluded patio, lower garden
Warthog:
80 m2 Double, bath, shower, basin, toilet, lounge, (additional single bed can be put
in here on request for a child sharing with parents) secluded patio, lower garden
Elephant:
50 m2 Twin, bath, shower, basin, toilet, patio, upper garden (close to lodge)
Zebra:
50 m2 Double, bath, shower, basin, toilet, lounge, patio, upper garden (close to
swimming pool)
Impala:
45 m2 Double, shower, basin, toilet, lounge (additional single bed can be put in
here on request for a child sharing with parents), patio
Eland:
45 m2 Double, shower, basin, toilet, lounge (additional single bed can be put in
here on request for a child sharing with parents), patio
Wildebeest:
45 m2 Family room: double, 2 singles, bath, basin, toilet, patio
Giraffe:
45 m2 Family room: double, 2 singles, bath, basin, toilet, patio
Facilities at the Tuli Safari Lodge, Tuli Game Reserve
Wholesome meals are served in a variety of indoor and al fresco locations throughout the lodge's extensive grounds. At the Tuli Safari Lodge, the meal times are set around guests activities. Guests may enjoy coffee, tea and muffins, which are served during the morning game activity, brunch on return, high tea in the afternoons, sundowner snacks during the afternoon game activity and dinner on return.
- thatched bar with raised wooden deck
- large swimming pool with shallow children's section
- lounge with fireplace, reference/coffee table books and novels, tea/coffee available all day
- curio shop selling local crafts, books, clothing
- garden: two hectares of lawns and large riverine trees, water features, viewing decks and secluded reading areas
- Heritage and Cultural Centre
- safe keys and Maglite torches are available in guests rooms
- laundry is available
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