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Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
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Tuningi Safari Lodge
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Pretoria, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

We visited Tuningi Safari Lodge during May 2013 with 14 other friends - we booked out the whole camp. What an experience! - absolutely 5 star. Special thanks to Heidi, Gavin, Cornelius, Lorraine an all the other staff who made this unforgettable! Thanks!

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Impossible to find the right words to describe our experience at Tuningi! OUTSTANDING! By far, the best experience we've ever had traveling to South Africa (2 adults + 11yeras old girl). We had 2 safaris adventure per day; one at 6am in the morning and one in the afternoon (catching both the sunrise and the sunset every day). Almost 7... More

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Elgin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

We spent two nights at Tuningi. The lodge has a very appealing rustic luxury theme and is nestled into the surrounding bush. There is a busy waterhole in front of the lodge offering good game viewing opportunities. The food was great, the only complaint (if any) was that there was too much of it! Fantastic game drives, we saw "the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

The second visit following a wonderful previous holiday: would it live up to the memories, the expectation the long held dream? The answer was a firm and resounding yes. Tuningi staff welcomed us as returning family, the accommodation, the lodge and staff were exactly as we remembered. First class and friendly. If there were no animals to be seen, this... More

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Cape Town
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

What a very special place! This has been our sixth visit to Madikwe and our third stay at Tuningi - LONG MAY IT LAST! The first time we came to Tuningi we visited with my daughter, husband and three boys and this time, two years later, we were all lucky enough to return again together. We were greeted as old... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We spent the most amazing weekend at Tuningi Safari Lodge seeing unbelievable sightings with Gavin Tonkinson. Heidi is an amazing host and she runs a really tight ship, all the staff are so welcoming and friendly, you can see they have a true passion for what they do. The food was out of this world, always beautifully presented and exquisite.... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

We were highly recommended to stay at Tuningi by some friends from Florida, and it was the best recommendation we could have ever hoped for! Tuningi was AMAZING from start to finish! The couples who run the lodge are phenomenal! The women are the hostesses and make sure the guests are very well taken care of, and the men are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

I chose Madikwe as a side trip during a business trip to Johannesburg in 2007 because I was afraid of the posibility of malaria in other reserves in SA. The experience colud not have been better. Excellent acommodations, food and service. The rides were amusing and made by knowledgeable guides. I hope to be able to go back with the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

We spent 3 nights in Tuningi. Loved the whole experience. Great accommodation - fantastic food. Great couple run the lodge and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent game drives and great meals by the boma on our return from the afternoon drive. Would highly recommend it.

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Gaborone, Botswana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

Tuningi is a wonderful lodge for an adventure in Madikwe. First and foremost, the staff is excellent: they were warm, welcoming, and attentive, perfectly so. The lodge is well-appointed and is nicely situated next to a water hole, and several times during our stay elephants came to drink and play in the water. The food was outstanding, and the lodge... More

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Also Known As:
Tuningi Safari Hotel Madikwe Game Reserve
Tuningi Safari Hotel
Address: Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
Region: South Africa > North-West Province > Madikwe Game Reserve
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Ranked #6 of 22 Speciality lodging in Madikwe Game Reserve
Price range (per night): RM2,163 - 4,668
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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