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Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
4.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Safari retreat with two outdoor pools in the wilderness of Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
The price is CNY5,658
CNY6,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve
Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve
2.5 star property
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • cleanliness
    Luxurious safari retreat with private villa pools and indulgent spa treatments.
The price is CNY70,290
CNY81,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve
Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
5.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Escape to a peaceful lodge near Skukuza with rejuvenating spa treatments.
The price is CNY4,630
CNY5,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
Kruger Gate Hotel
Kruger Gate Hotel
4.0 star property
Skukuza
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (482 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Relax in African wilderness with 3 restaurants and 2 pools, steps from Kruger Park.
The price is CNY2,079
CNY2,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Kruger Gate Hotel
aha Skukuza Safari Lodge
aha Skukuza Safari Lodge
5.0 star property
Mbombela
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Lavish safari lodge near Kruger National Park with pool and two restaurants.
The price is CNY1,057
CNY1,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
aha Skukuza Safari Lodge
Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites
Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites
5.0 star property
Skukuza
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Slumber in a historic train suspended over Sabie River with three pristine pools.
The price is CNY5,042
CNY5,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
5.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Immerse in South African wilderness at this luxury safari lodge with private pools.
The price is CNY35,648
CNY41,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Kruger Safari Lodge
Kruger Safari Lodge
3.0 star property
Hluvukani
  • cleanliness
    Experience wilderness luxury in rustic Hluvukani with a refreshing outdoor pool.
The price is CNY2,415
CNY2,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Kruger Safari Lodge
Sleepover Kruger Gate
Sleepover Kruger Gate
2.5 star property
Bushbuckridge
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (15 reviews)
The price is CNY571
CNY656 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Sleepover Kruger Gate
Leopard Sands, Kruger Park
Leopard Sands, Kruger Park
5.0 star property
Mbombela
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Luxury retreat just minutes from Kruger National Park with private pool options.
The price is CNY8,054
CNY9,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Leopard Sands, Kruger Park
Buffelshoek Tented Camp
Buffelshoek Tented Camp
3.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
The price is CNY3,876
CNY4,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Buffelshoek Tented Camp
Tintswalo Safari
Tintswalo Safari
5.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Luxury safari lodge with pool, spa, and fitness facilities near Kruger National Park.
The price is CNY15,189
CNY17,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Tintswalo Safari
Hamiltons Tented Camp
Hamiltons Tented Camp
5.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (66 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Secluded African lodge with rustic charm and spa services in Bushbuckridge.
The price is CNY8,141
CNY9,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Hamiltons Tented Camp
Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni
Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni
3.5 star property
Bushbuckridge
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Safari escape with a full-service spa, pool, and dining near Kruger National Park.
The price is CNY4,193
CNY4,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni
Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp
Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp
3.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Wilderness glamping by Kruger National Park offers poolside dining and spa treats.
Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp
Sleepover Orpen Gate
Sleepover Orpen Gate
3.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (21 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Discover tranquil comfort near Kruger, just minutes from Orpen Gate entrance.
The price is CNY634
CNY729 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Sleepover Orpen Gate
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
5.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Luxury riverside safari lodge with private pools and complimentary airport transfers.
The price is CNY23,254
CNY27,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Rhino Post Safari Lodge
Rhino Post Safari Lodge
3.0 star property
Bushbuckridge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Immerse in Kruger Park wilderness with safari adventures and massage treatments.
The price is CNY6,927
CNY7,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Rhino Post Safari Lodge
Imbali Safari Lodge
Imbali Safari Lodge
5.0 star property
Imbali Concession
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (76 reviews)
The price is CNY5,625
CNY6,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Imbali Safari Lodge
Lion Sands River Lodge
Lion Sands River Lodge
5.0 star property
Skukuza
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Experience safari luxury in Kruger Park with deep-tissue massages and two pools.
The price is CNY20,510
CNY24,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Lion Sands River Lodge
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Learn more about Mala Mala Game Reserve

The region around Mala Mala Game Reserve is home to attractions such as Kruger National Park and Paul Kruger Gate.

Sunrise at the Earth Lodge Sabi Sabi Game Reserve. Game drives start bright and early with coffee and danishes at 5:00 a.m. Departures at 5:30 a.m.

The tree seen silhouetted is The Marula Tree and has a history as a source of nutrition dating back to 10,000 years B.C. and it is certainly one of Africa's botanical treasures. 
The multiple uses of the tree, it's bark, leaves, fruit, nut and kernels are legendary. My favorite is when the fruit ripens and drops to the ground and lightly ferments ... the elephants, giraffes, warthogs, and other animals get wasted and the party gets started safari style !
http://youtu.be/D5E5TjkDvU0

The fruits are a good food source and high in vitamin C. 
The skin can be boiled to make a drink or burnt to be used as a substitute for coffee. 
The wood is soft for carving
The inner bark can be used to make rope and for making dye
They produce small tasty nuts which are rich in protein. 
The Oil is used as a skin cosmetic. 
Their green leaves are eaten to relieve heartburn.
The bark contains antihistamines 

The fruit can also be cooked to produce jam, juices and alcoholic beverages like "Amarula" a delicious South African Cream Liqueur that substrates just fine for coffee creamer any time of the day as far as I'm concerned. It also is used to brew a very tasty, potent South African  moonshine known locally as "Mampoer" after a local Chief who favored it. It is said to make grown men weep.

the Venda people of Southern Africa maintain that bark infusions can be used to determine the gender of an unborn child. If a woman wants a son the male tree is used, and for a daughter, the female tree. If the child of the opposite gender is born, the child is said to be very special as it was able to defy the spirits. 

Oh, and did I mention it sacred. 

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