South-Africa

Kruger Park & Private Lodges

Greater Kruger National Park, is joint venture between the Kruger National Park and the Associated Private Nature Reserves. Together they have an area of more than 20.000.000 Ha (or more than 20.000 Km²), under their joint conservation. Associated Private Nature Reserves, (APNR), is an association of privately owned nature reserves bordering on the Kruger National Park. Collectively they represent 1,800 square kilometres (180,000 ha) of land dedicated to conservation. In June 1993 the fences between Kruger National Park and the APNR were removed. The following reserves are members of the APNR: Balule Private Game Reserve, Kapama Private Game Reserve, Klaserie Private Game Reserve, Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands Game Reserve and Umbabat Private Game Reserve.

Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. It covers 19,485 square kilometres (7,523 sq mi) and extends 360 kilometres (220 mi) from north to south and 65 kilometres (40 mi) from east to west. In 2002, Kruger National Park, Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe, and Limpopo National Park in Mozambique were incorporated into the a peace park, the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. The Kruger Park varies in altitude between 200 m in the east and 840 m in the south-west near Berg-en-Dal. The climate of the Kruger National Park and Lowveld is subtropical. Summer days are humid and hot with temperatures often soaring to above 38 °C (100 °F). The rainy season is from September until May. The dry winter season is the ideal time to visit this region for various reasons. There is less chance of contracting malaria and the days are milder. Viewing wildlife is more rewarding as the vegetation is sparser and animals are drawn to the waterholes to drink every morning and evening. African Bundu Safaris will always highly recommend you spend your hard-earned money in the superior private lodges rather than the cheap and budget public rest camps inside the fenced Kruger Park. Private wildlife safari lodges offer a superior safari experience - superior accommodation, superior food/cuisine, superior wildlife Rangers and Guides, superior safari drives where the Rangers can drive off the road to get you closer with better photos and FAR less crowded and better-behaved drivers and guests.

2Day Journey to Johannesburg - NATVJ	2Day Journey to Johannesburg - NTVJ
3,4, 5 days - Kruger Lodge Experience	4Day Kruger Express - UBAC

Kruger Park & Private Lodges

Leadwood Lodge is situated in one of South Africa’s most prestigious game reserves, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
World famous for its leopard sightings
Renowned for having the best Big Five game viewing in the country
Superb volume of game and quality of sightings
One of the best grazing and browsing habitats in Southern Africa
Trained rangers and Shangaan trackers
Exciting nocturnal safaris
Bush dining
Just four suites, so ideal for sole-use (with private ranger/host, tracker, butler, chef and exclusive use of an open 4x4 safari vehicle)
Gracious architecture and interiors
Effortless road and air access

LOCAT ION
Situated in the western sector of the 65 000 hectare (160 600 acre) Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which adjoins the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. &Beyond Leadwood Lodge is located on the confluence of the Sand and Mabrak Rivers, with a traversing area of 10 000 hectares (25 000 acres).

ACCESS
A 5 hour drive on good roads from Johannesburg to the Newington Gate of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Daily shutlle flights from OR Tambo (ORT) to Ulusaba airstrip, followed by an easy game drive to the lodge.

GUEST ACCOMMODAT ION
Leadwood Lodge consists of just four suites distanced from each other for solitude and serenity. The suites are designed with crushed stone, raw cement, rough granite and glass. Each air conditioned suite has a fireplace, sitting room, ensuite bathroom, outdoor shower and private plunge pool. Leadwood Lodge is the perfect choice for a family or group of friends sharing a safari together.

GUEST AREAS
The elevated dining and sitting areas at Leadwood Lodge boast dramatic views out over the Sand and Mabrak Rivers. The clever use of steps and levels throughout the Lodge creates intimate spaces for quiet game viewing, or unwind with a book beside the large lodge swimming pool. Pan African meals are shared on the open deck or in the boma (open air dining area) around a roaring fire or in the bush.

Number of Suites 4
Maximum Guests 8
Children Yes (only when lodge is booked for sole-use)
Triples No
Twin beds All convertible to double
Air Conditioning Yes
Overhead Fans Yes
Plunge Pools Yes
Indoor and Outdoor Showers Yes
Seperate w.c Yes
In Room Safe Yes
Personal Bars Yes
Telephone Yes
Hairdryers Yes
Laundry Included Yes
Suitable for Disabled Guests Yes, with assistance
Distance Between Rooms 20m/70ft
Check In/Check Out 12h00/11h00
Kosher Food Prior notice, extra cost
Power 220v AC
Private 4x4 safari vehicle No
Childminding Yes
Credit Cards Visa, Diners, Amex, MasterCard
In-Room Massage Yes

Weather: Summer months are hot and humid (Nov to Mar). Temperatures start to cool slightly (Apr), and winter months are warm with cold nights/dawns (May to Jun). July to September is very dry with cold night and early morning/late afternoon temperatures. Spring is very dry with hot, dry winds (Sept to Oct).

Rainfall: The first rains start towards the end of October. Rains or typical afternoon thundershowers (Nov and Mar), with potential scattered afternoon thundershowers (Apr).

Temperature: Summer: 13°C to 38°C / 55°F to 100°F. Winter: 3°C to 32°C / 37°F to 90°F

Best time to travel: All year round, best game viewing from March to October

Altitude: 423m above sea level

Malaria: Leadwood Lodge is situated in a Malaria area and necessary precautions should be taken.

Children: Children are welcome when the lodge is booked for sole-use. Regretfully, children 5 years and younger cannot participate in game drives. Children aged 6 to 11 on game drives at lodge manager’s discretion. One triple room for a child 11 years and younger sharing with its parents is available for sole-use bookings.

Ratio of guests to staff: 3 to 1

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