Description
Little Garonga is the latest addition to the Makalali Game Reserve safari camp portfolio. The emphasis here is on total relaxation within beautiful natural surroundings.
Each of the three spacious suites has its own private deck with hammock and is under thatch with full air conditioning. The Hambledon Suite has its own pool and outdoor as well as indoor lounge area. An additional bedroom can accommodate two children so this suite is ideal for a young family.
The Buckingham Suite is the most private and is ideal for a couple or two older children. Gorgeous bathrooms offer free standing tubs which look fabulous under candlelight.
Little Garonga’s managers are passionate about cuisine and offer gourmet meals in a variety of locations including dinners in the boma, bush picnics and private dining under the stars. There is also an excellent wine cellar specialising in quality South African wines. The spa offers aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massages and hot stone therapy (available in winter only).
Game viewing activities include game drives, guided walks and sleep-out excursions all with experienced armed rangers. Horse riding and Blyde River Canyon excursions can also be arranged.
Accommodation
Little Garonga offers guests 3 superb suites. Each of the three spacious suites has its own private deck with hammock and is under thatch with full air conditioning. Bathrooms feature gorgeous bathrooms with free standing tubs.
Childcare
Children of a minimum age of 6 years are welcome at the lodge.
Facilities
Facilities at the lodge include a swimming pool, barbecue area for the classic South African braai and a raised thatched massage sala. There's a breakfast deck and an air conditioned indoor lounge with ceiling fans, a dining area, lounge/seating area, fireplace, bar, and reading area.
Activities
Game drives, bush baths and sleep-outs are all included in room rates. Aromatherapy and reflexology treatments are charged additionally.
When to travel
There is no bad time to go on safari in the Kruger National Park. The experience does, however, change from month to month. In the summer months (October to March), it gets very hot. The verdant vistas are all the more spectacular because of the rains, but this means that the foliage is denser, water is more abundant and game is therefore trickier to see. There are lots of beautiful migratory birds during the summer months. While the daytime temperature in the winter months (May to September) is ideal, it does get a little chilly at night and in the early morning.
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Location and directions
Greater Makalali Reserve, South Africa
Little Garonga Safari Camp is situated in the secluded and private Makalali Conservancy in the Limpopo Province, and it is one hour from Phalaborwa and Hoedspruit airports, west of Kruger National Park.
How to get there
Little Garonga can be reached by car, private air charter, or commercial airlines. Cape Town International and Johannesburg International are South Africa's main international airports. From these airports you can fly to Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa. There's also a private airstrip available at camp. Private air-charters can be organised on request. Transfers are available from the airport to Little Garonga. Alternatively, for self-drive it’s a 5-to 6-hours drive from Johannesburg.
