ACCOMMODATION GUIDE GREATER MAPUNGUBWE TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (GMTFCA) - Nedbank Tour de Tuli
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GREATER MAPUNGUBWE TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (GMTFCA) ACCOMMODATION GUIDE
BIKING FOR
A BETTER
TOMORROW
EACH YEAR OUR RIDERS ARE PRIVILEGED TO TAKE PART IN ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE
MOUNTAIN BIKE EVENTS IN AFRICA, GIVING THEM THE EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY OF
CYCLING ALONG ANCIENT GAME PATHS IN REMOTE, BEAUTIFUL WILDERNESS AREAS
WITHIN THE GMTFCA.
Located at the confluence of the mighty Shashe and Limpopo rivers, this visionary Transfrontier
Park, embracing South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe, showcases rich fossil deposits, Bushman
rock art and gold artefacts of ancient civilisations that once flourished in this area.
This booklet contains information on various accommodation options within the GMTFCA, for
participants, their families and friends to explore outside of the event. All enquiries can be directed
to the establishments themselves, using the contact details provided.
Thank you for the part you play in changing lives – we look forward to welcoming you on our 2021 Tour –
a celebration of 15 years of riding for Children in the Wilderness.
THE NEDBANK TOUR DE TULI TEAM
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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS WITHIN THE
SOUTH AFRICAN
PORTION OF THE GMTFCA
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
MAPUNGUBWE NATIONAL PARK AND WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site is an ideal location for anyone interested in
wildlife and birds, those in search of serenity and identity while not forgetting passionate historians.
SANParks has various accommodation types, ranging from cottages to campsites and tented camps
within the Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site. Access to a vehicle is necessary to
explore the area. Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site is the final destination and
overnight camp for Nedbank Tour de Tuli 2021 riders.
RATES: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RATES:
• Leokwe Camp Cottage: ZAR 1 425.00 to ZAR 1 900.00 • Daily Conservation Fee – SA Citizens and Residents:
(travel date dependant) per cottage. Two single beds ZAR 56.00 per person per day and ZAR 28.00 per
and one double sleeper couch child per day (Must present ID book).
• Leokwe Camp Family Cottage: ZAR 2 255.00 to • Daily Conservation Fee – SADC Nationals: ZAR 112.00
ZAR 2 770.00 (travel date dependant) per cottage. per adult per day and ZAR 56.00 per child per day.
Four single beds • Standard Conservation Fee: ZAR 224.00 per adult per
• Limpopo Forest Camp: ZAR 1 415.00 per tent. day and ZAR 112.00 per child per day.
Each tent sleeps two people
• Mazhou Camping Site: ZAR 320.00 to ZAR 400.00 CONTACT DETAILS:
(travel date dependant) for two people per site.
• Email: reservations@sanparks.org
• Tshugulu Lodge: ZAR 1 690.00 to ZAR 1 780.00
• Phone: +27 (0) 12 428 9111
(travel date dependant) for four guest cottage
• Category: Self-catering accommodation
• Tshugulu Lodge: ZAR 4 640.00 to ZAR 5 125.00
(travel date dependant) for eight guest cottage • Website: www.mapungubwe.com or www.sanparks.org
• Vhembe Wilderness Camp: ZAR 865.00 to
ZAR 960.00 (travel date dependant) for two guests
in a cabin
HALCYON GAME LODGE
Halcyon Game Lodge is nestled on top of a sandstone ridge in the mopane bushveld north of the
Soutpansberg mountain range. The camp comfortably sleeps ten people, and an additional two
guests on request. All rooms have their own private bathrooms and are serviced on a daily basis.
Linen and towels are provided in each room.
RATES:
• ZAR 600.00 per person per night
CONTACT DETAILS:
• Email: halcyonfarm@lantic.net
• Phone: +27 (0)82 443 7803
• Category: Self-catering
• Website: www.halcyonlodge.wordpress.com/home/about-us/
MOGALAKWENA RIVER LODGE
Experience the tranquillity of the River Lodge safari camp and enjoy nature’s splendour on the
banks of the Mogalakwena River. The main lodge consists of four en-suite bedrooms, dining and
open lounge areas, an infinity swimming pool and an upper viewing deck. Share experiences at the
bar or around the fire at the lapa. Additionally, they have four thatched chalets providing luxury
comfort with exquisite views across the river.
RATES: CONTACT DETAILS:
• ZAR 2 250.00 (Dinner, Bed, Breakfast) Main Lodge • Email: info@mogalakwena.com
double/twin rooms • Phone: +27 (0) 72 123 0505
• ZAR 2 800.00 (Dinner, Bed, Breakfast) Private deluxe • Category: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
chalets
• Website: www.mogalakwena.com
OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING RATES:
• Additional meals are available: Lunch ZAR 120.00 per
person
• Excludes – Lunch, bar purchases, activities, gratuities
and items of a personal nature 5
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS WITHIN THE
ZIMBABWEAN
PORTION OF THE GMTFCA
NOTTINGHAM ESTATE | CITRUS AND ECO-TOURISM ESTATE
Nottingham Estate is a privately owned citrus and eco-tourism estate in Zimbabwe, located on the
banks of the Limpopo River close to Beitbridge town, with a rich family history going back to 1953.
Through their business activities, Nottingham Estate contributes to the wellbeing of their employees
and the local community, with a clear vision and intent to become even better at what they do.
Nottingham Estate comprises three different eco-tourism establishments: Nottingham Fishing
Retreat, Kuduland and Fly Camp.
Nottingham Fishing Retreat:
This camp is situated approximately 32 km from Beitbridge, on the banks of the magnificent
Mashilichokwe Dam, offering 7 km of pristine water with prime bass and bream fishing. The water
boasts a myriad bird life, crocodiles and hippos, and the dam is surrounded by mopane, boabab
and a wide variety of other trees, with rocky outcrops and magnificent sunsets.
There are seven chalets all overlooking the beautiful dam with lush green lawns. All units are air
conditioned, with comfortable beds, a drinks fridge, tea and coffee facilities as well as a full en-suite
bathroom. This four star establishment boasts delicious meals, with entertainment for everyone.
Kuduland:
Kuduland is situated approximately 27 km from Beitbridge, on the banks of the mighty Limpopo
River, under a canopy of fever trees and spectacular nyala berry trees, with lush green lawns
sweeping down to the river’s edge. It is the perfect venue for family gatherings, or breakaways from
the hustle and bustle of city life.
Kuduland comprises six air conditioned chalets, sleeping two people in each and five barracks,
sleeping four people in each. There are two pools with glorious views of the river, and meals are
served in their lapa or under the nyala berry trees.
Fly Camp:
Fly Camp, situated on top of an amphitheatre, was built in 1984 as an entertainment area for
Nottingham Estate guests. Here, guests get to enjoy a bushveld dinner whilst viewing elephants
and other animals feeding and interacting in the amphitheatre below.
The sunset views at Fly Camp are stunning, with a range of pinks and orange that cover the vast
landscape. When it gets darker the stars are so large it’s as if you could actually pick them from the
sky.
Advance bookings are essential.
Elephant feeding is seasonal, from June to October
RATES: CONTACT DETAILS:
• Kuduland: US$80.00 per person per night • Email: bookings@nottinghamestate.co.za
inclusive of meals • Phone: +263 71 979 7299
• Fishing Camp: US$100.00 per person per night • Category: Accommodation and all meals
inclusive of meals
• Website: www.nottinghamestate.co.za
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SANDSTONE AT SENTINEL
Run by the Bristow family since the 1950s, Sentinel Limpopo Safaris’ Sandstone Camp is situated
on Sentinel Ranch in south-western Zimbabwe, on the banks of the Limpopo River, Here, 32,000 ha
of pristine African bushveld offer some of the most stunning landscapes and varied habitat to be
found in the GMTFCA.
The property is teeming with wildlife and birds (over 400 species have been recorded in the
summer), and there are rewarding game drives in canopied Land Rovers, bush walks through lush
riverine forest, golden sandstone hills and gorges to be explored, game viewing at natural springs
and waterholes, visits to San rock art shelters and 200 million-year-old Triassic dinosaur fossils, as
well as picnics and sundowners in truly memorable locations.
Sandstone at Sentinel is sensitively designed to blend unobtrusively into the environment, a
remarkably beautiful stone-and-thatch oasis secreted among massive baobabs and boulders at the
foot of towering sandstone cliffs.
Each of the four private en-suite chalets sleeps two people sharing. The camp caters for small
families or groups looking for a personal bush experience beyond the ordinary, and is available on
an exclusive basis at very affordable rates.
RATES: CONTACT DETAILS:
• Sandstone Camp has 4 chalets (2 persons per • Email: dbristow@limpopo.co.za
chalet) and is available at R2700 per night for the • Contact number and WhatsApp: +27 83 2850064
exclusive use of the camp. This includes game drives, (Digby) or +263 712 230 708 (Vanessa)
sundowners, walks, rock art and dinosaur visits on a
• Category: Both fully catered or self-catering
self-catering basis. Cook, waiter, groundsman and
options available
laundry staff also included.
• Facebook: @sentinel.eco.safaris
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS WITHIN THE
BOTSWANA
PORTION OF THE GMTFCA
The Northern Tuli Game Reserve (NOTUGRE) is a wilderness area made up of savannah and riverine
forest, marshlands, open plains and sandstone cliffs. It is not only a unique wilderness area with an
abundance of African wildlife, but also has a rich archaeological history too.
NOTUGRE is situated in Botswana and borders both South Africa to the south and Zimbabwe
to the east. The Reserve, approximately 500 km from Johannesburg, is within easy access of
Johannesburg by both car and air.
MASHATU GAME RESERVE
Mashatu is made up of 32000 hectares in NOTUGRE, and includes underground photographic
hides, unhindered views of the wildlife in varied and interesting landscapes as well as some of the
best predator viewing in Botswana. Expert local guides will host guests, showcasing daily sightings
of lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, hyena and a vast diversity of Africa’s plains game
Mashatu Euphorbia Villas
Mashatu Euphorbia Villas is the new 5-star camp, situated high up on a cliff face amongst a forest of
euphorbia succulents, which open up to reveal exquisite vistas of the Majale River and endless plains
below. This environmentally conscious camp combines luxury with conservation and sustainability,
where solar energy and state of the art water processing systems ensure a harmonious blend with
the African bush. With a maximum of 16 guests, an intimate ambiance is created, where warm and
engaging staff are on hand. Guests are welcomed into their own private villas with solar-heated
plunge pools overlooking the ravine below. The 8 secluded villas exude an earthy glamour, boasting
both inside and outside showers, an inside W.C and second ‘loo with a view.’
This camp is the perfect place to live out adventure on a mountain bike, walking, horseback riding or
in an underground photographic hide, while returning each evening to an aura of natural elegance
and comfort.11
Mashatu Lodge Mashatu Lodge is an oasis among the undulating and seemingly endless plains of the wild. Rangers with an average of 14 years’ experience in the reserve, along with the entire staff, embody the essence of sublime hospitality. Fourteen luxury suites lie along the camp’s perimeter and are designed for absolute privacy and communion with the bush and its inhabitants. Each of the air conditioned suites is tastefully decorated with a queen- or king-size bed, double bed and single bed in every suite. This is an ideal camp for family travellers. Mashatu Tent Camp Mashatu Tent Camp comprises eight tents tucked under the branches of enormous trees. Each tent is situated on an elevated concrete platform, and has its own outdoor en-suite facilities. Instant camaraderie is a by-product of this characteristic camp, where meal-times are held either in the open-air thatched gazebo, or in the boma overlooking a floodlit and popular waterhole. A plunge pool provides a refreshing break from the hot sunshine typical of the summer months.
Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu
Between Tuli’s time-sculpted kopjies and the legendary Limpopo River lies a most welcome surprise:
Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu, a verdant oasis in a ruggedly beautiful wilderness. Just ten elegant suites
nestle in peaceful, spacious gardens shaded by ancient trees. Time spent in this relaxing retreat
perfectly complements the varied safari adventures in the reserve beyond the lodge gates.
MASHATU GAME RESERVE RATES
• Mashatu are running special Nedbank Tour de Tuli offers. Please contact karabok@wilderness.co.za to enquire about
these rates.
• Website: www.mashatu.com
13TRAVELING WITH
WILDERNESS SAFARIS
Children in the Wilderness is supported by Wilderness Safaris – a responsible luxury ecotourism
company that exists to protect pristine wilderness areas and the flora and fauna that they support.
If you would like to visit a Wilderness Safaris camp either before or after the event, please let us
know and we will arrange for one of their experienced Journey Specialists to contact you.
Please contact us at info@childreninthewilderness.com to make arrangements.
It is the children of the Children in the Wilderness programme who are the reason that we host this
event: the smiling faces of the youngsters who participate in the camp programmes or the school
Eco-Clubs, the serious students benefiting from a scholarship, and the young “guides in training”
enthusiastically identifying a bird in their books.
We value your support and the contribution you have made to Children in the Wilderness by taking
part in our unique mountain bike event.
We look forward to another fantastic event with our riders and the greater team of volunteers who
dedicate their time, passion and energy into making this the experience of a lifetime.Safari Addict?
Jo i n ou r Members Club a nd exp lore
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MEMBERS CLUB
ABOUT WILDERNESS SAFARIS
Benefits of membership include but are not limited to:
Wilderness Safaris is a world-renowned ecotourism company • Access to all Wilderness-owned properties
• Opportunities to travel to Wilderness Safaris-managed
that specialises in memorable wildlife safaris in some of the most
properties
remote and pristine areas in Africa. In this way it offers its guests • Members always get the best available rates
• No restriction on the number of bed-nights
private access to 2.5 million hectares of Africa’s finest wildlife • Discounts of up to 50% on bookings made less than
reserves, while remaining fiercely committed to protecting our 30 daysfrom date of travel
• Last-minute discounts of over 50% for travel within 14
planet’s precious natural and cultural resources. days of booking
• Discounted rates on flights with Wilderness Air and on
WILDERNESS SAFARIS MEMBERS CLUB Wilderness Safaris road transfers
• Generous discounts for children 16 years and under
• Single supplement waiver for last-minute travel
In 2012, Wilderness Safaris launched its Members Club, where
• T&Cs apply
African residents are invited to become an integral part of the world
of Wilderness Safaris. Members receive preferential rates, high
season availability and last-minute discounts. The membership If you are an African resident and would like to apply for membership
or discuss further details, please contact us on 011 257 5199 or e-mail
fee is R7 500 and goes directly to Children in the Wilderness as members@wilderness.co.za
a donation. Membership offers substantial benefits to members, www.wilderness-members.co.za
their families and guests for two years, with an option to renew.
OUR JOURNEYS CHANGE LIVES
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