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 2022Tour –
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 2022 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 ZAR59.00 per adult per day and ZAR 29.00 per child
and one double sleeper couch per day (Must present ID book)
• Leokwe Camp Family Cottage: ZAR 2 255.00 to • Daily Conservation Fee – SADC Nationals: ZAR 118.00
ZAR 2 770.00 (travel date dependant) per cottage. per adult per day and ZAR 59.00 per child per day
Four single beds • Standard Conservation Fee: ZAR 236.00 per adult per
• Limpopo Forest Camp: ZAR 1 415.00 per tent. day and ZAR 118.00 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 PER PERSON: CONTACT DETAILS:
• ZAR 1 200.00 (Bed & Breakfast) Main Lodge double/ • Email: info@mogalakwena.com
twin rooms • Phone: +27 (0) 72 123 0505
• ZAR 1 800.00 (Bed & Breakfast) Private deluxe chalets • Category: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• Website: www.mogalakwena.com
OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING RATES:
• Lunch: ZAR 150.00 per person
• Dinner: ZAR 185.00 to ZAR 250.00 per person
• Excludes: Lunch, dinner, bar purchases, activities,
gratuities and items of a personal nature
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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 PER PERSON: CONTACT DETAILS:
• Kuduland Chalet (Self Catering): • Email: bookings@nottinghamestate.co.za
USD 40.00 sharing | USD 50.00 single • Phone: +263 71 979 7299
Borrocs (sleeps 4): USD 30.00 sharing.
• Category: Accommodation and all meals
• Kuduland Chalet (Dinner, bed and breakfast):
• Website: www.nottinghamestate.co.za
USD 70.00 sharing | USD 80.00 single
Borrocs: USD 60.00 sharing.
(Kuduland Chalets: Sleeps two people)
• Fishing Camp Chalets (Dinner, bed and breakfast)
USD 90.00 sharing | USD 100.00 single (No self
catering option.)
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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 diverse 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 is made up of 31 000 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 many species of Africa’s plains game.
MASHATU GAME RESERVE
Mashatu Euphorbia Villas
Set atop a cliff, hidden beneath towering euphorbia succulents, Mashatu Euphorbia Villas is the
magnificent new eco-camp on Mashatu Game Reserve. This 5-star camp is an intimate composition
of 8 luxury villas. The shape of the villas draws inspiration from the local Mopane pod, where curves
and unique shapes are moulded with local raw materials. With a maximum of 16 guests, an intimate
ambiance is created, where warm and engaging staff are on hand. The 8 secluded villas boast both
inside and outside showers, an inside W.C and second ‘loo with a view.’
Sustainability is at the heart of the earthy glamour, with locally sourced materials, a water recycling
plant, solar-heated private plunge pools and a conservation consciousness thread, within every
element of Mashatu Euphorbia Villas.
Airy communal spaces encourage guests to connect with the untamed paradise around them,
while cozy nooks welcome an aura of relaxation. Everything about this camp, echoes the breath-
taking natural beauty of the reserve.
With a myriad of ways to explore the reserve, Mashatu Euphorbia Villas offers an antidote to the
traditional Botswana experience, redefining the luxury, immersive wildlife experience.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 perched on an elevated concrete platform, and has its own outdoor, en-suite bathroom facilities. Instant camaraderie is a by-product of this characteristic camp, where mealtimes 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 the time-sculpted kopjies and the legendary Limpopo River, lies a very special surprise,
Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu. This camp is 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 for participants. Please contact reservations@mashatu.com 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.WILDERNESS SAFARIS’
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS CLUB
A B O U T W I L D E R N E S S SA FA R I S
Wilderness Safaris is a world-renowned ecotourism company Benefits of membership include but are not limited to:
that specialises in memorable safaris in some of the most
remote and pristine areas in Africa. In this way it offers its guests • Access to your very own travel specialist, who will curate and
private access to 2.3 million hectares of Africa’s finest wildlife
stitch together your perfect safari
reserves, while remaining fiercely committed to protecting our
• Opportunities to travel to all Wilderness Safaris-managed
planet’s precious natural and cultural resources.
properties
• Best available rates
WILDERNESS SAFARIS MEMBERS CLUB • No restriction on the number of bed-nights
In 2012, Wilderness Safaris launched its Members Club, where • Up to 40% off SADC rates
African residents are invited to become an integral part of the • Member flight and road transfer rates available
world of Wilderness Safaris. Members receive preferential • Generous discounts for children 16 years and under
rates, high season availability and last-minute discounts. The
• Member rates can be extended to your spouse and up to 4
membership fee is P5 500 and goes directly to Children in
friends and family (maximum of 6 people per travelling party)
the Wilderness as a donation (www.childreninthewilderness.
• T&Cs apply
com). Membership offers substantial benefits to members, their
families and guests for two years, with an option to renew.
If you are an African resident and would like
to apply for membership or discuss further
details, please contact us on
+267 392 6886 or
e-mail members@wilderness.co.bw
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