Tuningi Safari Lodge is an elegant, five star lodge set in a tranquil valley in the Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa's North West Province.  This magnificent reserve is home to the Big Five and is renowned for the success of the Wild Dog population.  The area is also malaria-free and is approximately three and a half hour's drive from Johannesburg or a mere hour’s flight.         The main reception area of the Lodge overlooks a waterhole that provides excellent game viewing from the safety of an spacious wooden deck. The rim flow pool and comfortable lounges have a sumptuous and welcoming feel, which extends to the elegant outside dining area, set under an ancient, sprawling fig tree, a tuningi, from which the lodge gets its name.  Tuningi accommodates 16 people in elegant free-standing bush villas that all have enormous bathrooms, outside showers, fireplaces and large wooden decks. The rooms are set apart from each other to provide peace and privacy.  The lodge is specifically designed for families and caters for children of all ages, with family units consisting of two double bedrooms with an adjoining living and dining area. The entire lodge has a Colonial African feel and is stylish and comfortable.  Little Tuningi is part of the lodge but is completely self contained and is ideal for a family or a group of friends who are in search of ultimate privacy.  It accommodates only six guests in unsurpassed luxury with a designer kitchen, boma area, dining room, lounge, wrap around wooden deck and private pool. The Madikwe Reserve offers 165,000 acres of prime game viewing including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, as well as fantastic opportunities to view the rare and endangered wild dog. There is also extensive plains game and over 340 bird species.  Game drives go out every day accompanied by informed and professional game rangers. Bush walks are also offered. Style Luxury safari lodge Air/Con Yes Dining Yes Children Yes - family accommodation No. of Bedrooms 8 suites Pool Yes Activities Swimming, relaxing. Daily game drives, bush walks. Price Range From about £240 per person sharing, per night.  Full board and game activities. Find Similar Properties