General Information:

Welcome to the 5-star Tuningi Safari Lodge - a member of The Madikwe Collection and FTTSA certified - situated in the world renowned 165, 000 acre malaria-free Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve. The private and exclusive, Tuningi Safari Lodge offers both local and international guests a superior product enhanced by an impressive Big 5 safari experience. Tuningi is one of the very few 5-star lodges in South Africa that welcomes children and in by doing so, avails them of the wonders of nature, wildlife and the delicate eco-system. The design brief, for the exclusive villas, was to create space by blending interiors with the bush through utilising retractable doors and windows wherever possible. Madikwe Game Reserve is a true African success story and Tuningi proudly enhances the experience.

Accommodation:

Tuningi Safari Lodge can accommodate 16 (sixteen) guests in exclusive villas and the lodge itself has been designed in such a way that it can be divided for families, intimate groups or VIP’s in search of utter privacy - a concept that is unique to Tuningi. All rooms at Tuningi and Little Tuningi have air conditioning, ceiling fans, gas fireplaces, en-suite bathrooms, beautifully appointed baths, outdoor rock showers and private wrap around wooden decks. The design brief was to create space by blending interiors with the bush through utilising retractable doors and windows wherever possible.

Dining:

The theme of the décor is ‘Colonial African chic’ and the main thatched lodge offers a sumptuous lounge, a spacious dining room and a well-stocked bar with an impressive rim flow pool that overlooks a watering hole, all interlinked by a sweeping wooden deck that leads to the boma area. As night sets in, lanterns and candles are lit and the mood goes from bush to baroque. Guests return from their game drive to be presented with a bush extravaganza dinner, prepared by Tuningi’s Executive Chef, in the boma with a blazing log fire to keep them warm. Tuningi’s game rangers are of course highly qualified but more than this they have a skill for making guests feel passionate about the environment and wildlife while offering a unique opportunity for those willing to be educated on many aspects of wildlife and bush etiquette either on foot, for those brave enough, or in 4x4 open air vehicles. Lion, elephant, buffalo, white and black rhino, leopard and the rare and endangered wild dog are only some of the unique sightings to experience during your stay.

Activities:

Tuningi's highly qualified game rangers have a passion for the environment and the wildlife in Madikwe. They offer a unique opportunity for those who are willing; to experience a guided walk on foot guided tour on an open air 4x4. Lion, elephant, buffalo, white and black rhino and leopard are just a few of the sightings you will see, but be sure to spot the endangered wild dog too. Madikwe Game Reserve is a true African success story and Tuningi proudly enhances the experience!