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Savanna
Private Game Reserve
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Sabi
Sand Reserve
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Kruger
National Park
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Mpumalanga
Province
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South
Africa
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Savanna
Private Game Reserve - Safari & Game Lodge in Sabi Sand Game Reserve,
Kruger National Park
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unique Savanna Private Game Reserve is situated in the world reknowned
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which borders South Africa's famous Kruger National
Park.
Savanna
is the epitome of a fully inclusive and diverse African wildlife and cultural
experience. Memorable and exciting big game viewing and a fascinating insight
into the local tribal customs of the Shangaan people, will form part of
your safari experience.
Our
mission is to exceed, in every respect, our guests expectations of quality
game viewing, fine hospitality, personal service and exceptional cuisine.
It is our aim at Savanna to make each and every guest feel special and
to give our guests the best Game Viewing experience possible.
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The
management and staff of Savanna are totally committed to maintaining the
highest standards of service and hospitality and will ensure that all guests
enjoy the most memorable African safari.
From
the comfort of the lodge, guests may view some of Africa's impressive wildlife.
Guests
may enjoy game viewing in comfort from our upstairs Library, or they may
browse through our well stocked Curio shop. Wireless broadband internet
access is available for guests. A facility is available for transferring
of digital photographs to cd's.
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between game viewing activities and meals, guests may relax around the
swimming pool or browse through the curio shop.
The
lounge and dining room is an impressive building under thatch, which is
perfectly positioned with a view of the beautiful swimming pool and a few
metres further, the waterhole.
The
open air boma, also overlooking the floodlit waterhole, creates a warm,
friendly atmosphere, where guests may enjoy a traditional African meal
under the stars....
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The
boma at Savanna has recently been upgraded and now encompasses a thatched
bar and cooking area and state of the art cooking facilities. New specially
designed tables and chairs add to the ambiance of a starlit evening around
the camp fire.
Indulge
in a relaxing and rejuvenating treatment in the privacy of your suite.
All treatments are done by our qualified therapist and Masseuse, Anna Marapola.
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Involvement
As
part of an on going Outreach programme, Savanna Private Game Reserve, situated
in the Western block of the famous Sabi Sands Game Reserve has targeted
two schools in the Gazankulu area as beneficiaries for donation and funding.
Guests
visiting Savanna are offered an authentic Shangaan Village tour. Mr Zamani
Mathabula, organiser of these Tours, gives the guests a traditional experience
of local Village life. Part of the tour consists of a visit to the Witchdoctor,
the Chief, the Chivakani Preschool and the Ian Mackenzie High School. Guests
are encouraged to taste local fare which is provided on the Tour. Of the
rate charged for this Tour, Savanna has added on an amount which is kept
for the specific purpose of assisting the two schools with equipment, and
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The
shareholders of Savanna have allocated an annual share of profits to the
community. These funds will be given to assist local schools, staff housing
and other areas of need in the local village.
Guests
are welcome to contribute to this fund which will be managed by Savanna.
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Savanna TV Documentary here [File Size: 10MB]
Savanna
traverses over ten thousand hectares of pristine African bushveld where
frequent sightings of Africa's big game occur during early morning, late
afternoon or evening game drives.
Frequent
sightings of Africa's big game occur during game drives. Lion, leopard,
elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, hippo and crocodile plus a multitude
of general game and over 450 bird species may be viewed from the comfort
and safety of the open game drive vehicle.
Game
drives are conducted by professional and extremely well qualified game
rangers and trackers, who are experienced and knowledgeable on all aspects
of the bush.
The
Sabi Sand Area is renowned for having the best leopard viewing in the world
and is known worldwide as " The Land of the Leopard".
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A
recent report commissioned by the the Cape Leopard Trust stated " The Sabi
Sands Reserve is one of the best places on earth to observe leopards in
their natural habitat. " State of the art landrovers are used
for game drives and have been expertly modified to ensure your safety and
comfort. To maximize photographic opportunities there are never more than
two people in a row on the Landrovers except when guests want more people
on the vehicle. This sometimes happens when guests are travelling in a
group. The Landrovers can accommodate up to 10 guests if required. There
are never more than two vehicles at a sighting except with very relaxed
animals in open terrain in which case three vehicles may be allowed at
the sighting. The afternoon game drive is purposefully interrupted for
sundowners to witness an african sunset, and the absolute peace and quiet
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walking safaris are conducted daily, in order to experience the beauty
and fascination of Africa's flora and fauna. Bush dinners and bush
breakfasts are on request, weather permitting.
Daily
trips from the Lodge to the local Shangaan Village and a tour of the scenic
Panarama route is offered. These activities are offered during the day
and will not affect participation in the daily game drives.
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What
to take:
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Comfortable
walking shoes
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Sun hat
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Sunglasses
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Sunblock
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Cameras
and binoculars
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Light,
neutral coloured clothing
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Warm jackets
are essential in winter (May to October)
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Anti-malaria
precautions (consult your pharmacist/doctor)
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Private Game Reserve is situated in the world famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve,
which borders the Kruger National Park.
The
areas demarcated within the green border are our traversing areas. They
are Leopard Hills; Inyati; Exeter; Ulusaba and Idube.
BY
AIR
Daily
scheduled flights from Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town into the new
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. It is a 1 hour 15 min drive from
the Airport to Savanna. Transfers can be arranged in airconditioned, luxury
vehicles with complimentary snacks and drinks offered on board.
PRIVATE
AIRCRAFT CHARTERS
Private
charters are available on request.
BY
ROAD : FROM JOHANNESBURG OR PRETORIA
From
Johannesburg or Pretoria:-
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Take the
N12, or N4 highway to Nelspruit.
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When you
enter Nelspruit, turn left at the traffic light and follow the signboards
towards White River
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From White
River, take the R40 to Hazyview.
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From Hazyview,
turn right (if coming from White River) onto the R536. Sign boards to Kruger
National Park and Kruger Gate.
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After
approximately 34 km, turn left onto a dirt road to Huntington. There are
a number of signs to various lodges such as Ulusaba, Idube, Exeter and
of course Savanna.
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Turn left
onto the dirt road and travel for about 10 kms until you reach a large
intersection, where you will notice small signs on the left indicating
the lodges.
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Turn right
here and follow this road for 1.8 km. At T junction turn left and after
about 600m, turn left again.
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Follow
this road for about 1 km until you arrive at Newington Gate, where you
need to pay R80 entrance fee. Keep the slips, as you will need it on your
departure.
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The telephone
number at the Lodge is (013) 735 8700
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BY
ROAD : FROM KMI AIRPORT, WHITE RIVER
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From KMIA
follow the signs to White River.
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At the
first robot, turn right towards Hazyview onto the R40.
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From Hazyview,
turn right (if coming from White River) onto the R536. Sign boards to Kruger
National Park and Kruger Gate.
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After
approximately 34 km, turn left onto a dirt road to Huntington. There are
a number of signs to various lodges such as Ulusaba, Idube, Exeter and
of course Savanna.
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Turn left
onto the dirt road and travel for about 10 kms until you reach a large
intersection, where you will notice small signs on the left indicating
the lodges.
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Turn right
here and follow this road for 1.8 km.
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At T junction
turn left and after about 600m, turn left again.
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Follow
this road for about 1 km until you arrive at Newington Gate, where you
need to pay R80 entrance fee. Keep the slips, as you will need it on your
departure.
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Once in
the gate turn left and follow the signposts to Savanna Lodge, which is
approximately 1 km after the gate.
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The telephone
number at the Lodge is (013) 735 8700
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DISTANCES
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Johannesburg
to Savanna - approximately 5 hours (approximately 480 km)
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KMIA Airport
(White River) to Savanna - approximately 1,5 hours (approximately 130 km)
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Savanna TV Documentary here [File Size: 10MB]
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