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Itaga Private Game Reserve - Accommodation in Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Limpopo, South Africa

Itaga Private Game Reserve - Accommodation in Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Limpopo. Nestling in the shadows of the Waterberg Mountains, near Bela-Bela (formerly Warmbaths), Itaga is located in the greater Mabalingwe Game Reserve - a Malaria free area of Limpopo Province and home to the 'Big 5'. The thatched central complex has a romantically appointed dining area; an intimate lounge with fireplace; a cocktail bar with viewing deck overlooking the floodlit waterhole; a cozy open-air bush boma; an all day complimentary tea & coffee station for the convenience of our guests; a DSTV loft lounge and library; a gift, curio and fashion goods boutique; a swimming pool with large sundeck, and a comfortable indoor / outdoor conference venue, catering for up to 16 corporate delegates. The 'top deck' offers stunning views across the plains and the quiet solitude of this private location makes it the perfect place to witness sensational sunsets, whilst savoring the moment with a sundowner cocktail. For the safety of our guests (and the protection of our Marula trees from mischievous elephant), the area surrounding the camp is encircled by an electrified game fence.

Price: 6

all included

8 chalets

Itaga offers 8 unique, individually styled African themed thatch chalets. Each unit is luxuriously appointed with climate control air-conditioning, for maximum comfort in warm summers and cool winters. The rooms have stable doors and private pergola covered patios with outdoor weatherproof furniture. Guests have a choice of either shower and bath or shower only. Most of the rooms also have a screened outdoor bush shower, for that exhilarating 'Out of Africa' experience! All rooms are equipped with electric hairdryers and power sockets for shaving equipment.

Itaga Lodge has traversing rights over more than 12, 000 hectares of good game country - home to Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Hippo, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hyena, Warthog, a wide variety of antelope and bountiful bird life. Guests can enjoy an early morning or afternoon game drive from the comfort of our open 4 x 4 game vehicles, or a guided bush walk with an experienced tracker / ranger. like many other private game reserves, the lions at Mabalingwe are contained in a separate high security, fenced area of the reserve. It is necessary to book for a visit to the Mabalingwe Lion enclosure – (Wednesdays and Sundays at 9am) - Cost R110 per person, including transport to the Lion camp from Itaga Lodge. Mabula Game Reserve (about 25 minutes drive from Itaga Lodge), also has a large area of their reserve where the lions roam freely in a separate and secure enclosure. Guided game drives in the 1, 500 hectare Mabula Lion reserve can be arranged by prior appointment (normal times 06H30 / 10H00 / 15H00 each day), at a cost of R250 per person, including transport from Itaga Lodge. Visits to the lion enclosures at Mabalingwe or Mabula must be pre-booked after arrival at Itaga Lodge and will be subject to space availability, based on the limited number of permitted visitors for each scheduled game drive / viewing experience. Visitors are not always guaranteed to see the lions as they can be elusive! Resident guests at Itaga Lodge have access to the superb Mabalingwe 'Golf & Game' Country Club, located about 20 minutes drive from the lodge. This pristine 1,000-hectare bushveld estate has been awarded a 5 star accreditation by the South African Tourism Grading Council and boasts a sensational 18-hole world class Peter Matkovich designed golf course.