Garonga Safari Camp

Garonga Safari Camp is an exclusive 14 bed camp in the greater Makalali Conservancy situated west of the Kruger National Park. This unassuming sanctuary promises a more intimate wildlife encounter in an unhurried environment - somewhere where you can unwind, sleep deeply and be yourself.

The accommodation at Garonga Safari Camp reflects the surroundings of the bush - textured earthy colours and clean lines have been incorporated with fine linen to ensure pure comfort, a tempting place to lie and meditate for hours.

The Tented Rooms are situated on a dry riverbed - each with a wooden deck that commands spectacular views. The rooms are spacious, with large, draped beds. In addition to the indoor shower, there is an outdoor shower that flows outwards from the luxury of the room, providing a continuous link to nature.

The Hambleden Suite offers luxurious accommodation and privacy in exceptional surroundings. The Suite contains an ebony four-poster bed with an en-suite bathroom, which includes a hand-beaten copper bath and matching basins. The Suite also has an outdoor shower, as well as a private pool and deck.

The food at Garonga Safari Camp is a fusion of the resident chef's exceptional culinary skills and there is a varied selection of excellent South African wines - making every meal at Garonga an unforgettable experience.

Our monthly newsletter features our favourite dishes - which are all chosen according to seasonal trends and vivid colours.

Garonga's holistic philosophy is to offer a safari for the soul, an unhurried and intimate wildlife encounter - a time to reflect and find inspiration in nature. You can either try your hand at every activity we have on offer, or you can do simply nothing at all - lazing in the hammock with a good book while watching the grazing impala.

Activities include game drives, wilderness walks, sleep-outs, outdoor bush-baths and aromatherapy and reflexology sessions. We encourage our guests to indulge in activities that will allow them to walk close to the animals, and thereby enhance their wildlife encounter.

Guests may sleep out on their own on a beautiful deck with stunning views overlooking the Veldt. A Sumptuous Picnic Hamper, a Drinks Box, and Hot drinks are left for them at the Deck. They are left with a radio and will get collected in the morning. A Wash basin and Toilet close by are provided. It is a 20 minute drive from the main camp. A truly magical experience!

Garonga offers a true safari in a pristine wilderness. The wide variety of game at Garonga ensures that guests are pleasantly surprised at what they see, as well as how close the animals are when they are sighted. Staff and guests have contributed to this wildlife photo album.

There is plenty of interaction with the Guests when looking for game. Guests are encouraged to follow the tracking experience (almost as exciting as seeing the game) whether by vehicle or on foot.

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. It can be reached by car, private air charter, or Commercial Airlines.

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How to get there:

Daily scheduled flights are operated from Johannesburg to Phalaborwa Airport on the services of SA Airlink and from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit on the services of SA Express. Private airstrip at the camp.

Private air-charters organised on request, landing fee is R120.00 per aircraft.