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SOUTH AFRICA: Lalapa Safaris

• Thread starter sheephunterab
• Start date May 11, 2016

sheephunterab

• May 11, 2016

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Great trophies and good shooting. You are certainly living up to your name. Look forward to the rest to the report.  

It was outstanding! I'll get some more up in a bit.  

Good job TJ looks like a great place!  

Nothing like chasing around in the mountains.  

Congrats and thanks for sharing!  

rinehart0050

Thanks for sharing! It always throws me off when I see barbary sheep on offer in Southern Africa!  

Yep I'll say that was a monster Reedbuck  

Beautiful Barbary sheep!  

• May 12, 2016

very nice !!  

Great hunt report! Love the variety of animals. Never realized those sheep were in SA. Wow!  

• May 13, 2016

I especially like the photo of Vanessa with the shotgun over her shoulder behind the caracal. Very nice composition TJ!  

• Sep 7, 2016

Just got word today that our trophies are ready to ship. So far dealing with Splitting Image Taxidermy and Safari Cargo Systems has been very efficient and professional and the costs have been reasonable. Just over four months isn't too shabby at all!  

Congrats on the bushpig!  

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Madikwe Lelapa Lodge is equally elegant and family friendly. It is renowned for remarkable family game-viewing adventures and offers a Kids’ Eco-House where little rangers can stay entertained and learn about the wild. Lelapa means family — representing the lodge’s dedication to provide an extraordinary safari adventure to guests of all ages.

Lelapa Lodge shared areas perfectly marry rustic natural materials with sophisticated elegance. A choice of lounges, viewing decks, and a communal pool provide space for guests to relax, read a book, cool down on hot days, or simply enjoy the magical views together.

The lodge offers 12 Deluxe Suites, each with its own private viewing deck and plunge pool. The family units feature adjoining rooms for families with younger children.

Adventures at Lelapa include expert ranger-led twice-daily game drives, escorted bush walks, and fascinating bird watching. The photography, birding, astronomy, and tracking expertise of Lelapa Lodge guides will add tremendous value to your experience. Guests can also join on local community visits to partake in development programmes. These community visits take your safari to a new level, allowing you to learn about the vibrant local culture and heartfelt hospitality of the people.

Mealtimes are a celebration of local traditions and international favorites and can be enjoyed indoors, on the outdoor dining deck, or beneath starry skies in a lantern-lit boma. At Lelapa the entire family is guaranteed to have the adventure of a lifetime thanks to special kids’ activities, meals, amenities, and a whole lot of luxury.

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• Game drives
• Kids Safari Club
• Bush dinners
• Wildlife lectures
• Bush breakfasts
• Picnic lunches
• 5-star luxury
• Private plunge pools
• Intimate retreat

Closest airport

• Madikwe Private Airstrip

Children policy

Children of all ages. More Details children aged 5 and younger are not permitted on game drives. A family game drive is offered for younger children after breakfast. A private vehicle can be arranged at an additional cost and will not be limited to occupants over 6 years old.

• Children 0-5 stay free of charge
• Children 6-15 are charged at 50% of adult rate
• If two children in their own room, one child is charged the adult rate

2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, and transfers from Sabi Sabi airstrip.

Premium brand drinks, cellar wines, gate fees, additional activities, spa treatments, private-use vehicles, and transfers.

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• Rates are per person sharing, per night
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• Pay Stay offer is valid  4 Jan – 20 Dec
• Single supplement of 50% applicable

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Deluxe Suite

Sleeps 2 Adults

Each spacious suite features a private viewing deck with an exclusive use plunge pool. The en-suite units boast tasteful yet laid-back contemporary African designs with a classic tub Read more , indoor and outdoor showers, a lounge area, and cosy fireplace. Less

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Peak Season £  680 per person, per night

High Season £  566 per person, per night

Family Suites

Sleeps 2 Adults, 2 children

Family suites are equipped to give every child a remarkable safari adventure. In addition to the main ensuite, lounge, deck, and plunge pool, the unit has an additional bedroom Read more with bunk beds for the kids, stocked with toys and games. Less

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The reserve is a 4-hour drive from Johannesburg mostly on the N4 highway. Road transfers from Madikwe Airstrip to the lodge take approximately 15 minutes.

There are two daily scheduled return flights from Johannesburg to Madikwe Airstrip with Federal Airlines.

Flight Duration

• Johannesburg to Madikwe: 60 minutes

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"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order". —John Burroughs

With its open guest areas, friendly staff, and overall atmosphere of easy sociability, combined with the tranquil individual accommodations, Lelapa camp has something for everyone.

Lelapa, which is Setswana for “family”, invites you and your loved ones to enjoy the malaria-free  Madikwe Game Reserve . An experience to be enjoyed by the whole family.

The camp’s luxuriously laidback vibe and attentive hospitality ensures that you feel right at home with all the exciting discoveries of the game reserve right on your doorstep.

Your Home in Africa

All Lelapa luxury suites offer stunning views of the Madikwe Game Reserve that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your suite’s private deck, which includes an outdoor shower and plunge pool.

Four of the camp’s suites are best suited for families with young children. Whether you want to spend time as a family or enjoy your own space, all guests can indulge in total, stress-free comfort and convenience. Each family suite provides a kids’ room equipped with bunkbeds, gown and slipper sets, and bedside hot-chocolate mugs as well as an array of toys, games, and books. While the children enjoy the perks of their stay, you and your partner can enjoy some much-needed alone time.

If you’d prefer a little more company, you can always take a plunge in the camp’s larger guest pool and take in the sights of the animals doing the same at their very own watering hole just across the lawn.

Additional Suite Information:

Max 2 Guests

110m² including terrace

2 Single XL or 1 King Size XL

High Speed Internet

Private Plunge Pool

Air Conditioning

Outdoor shower

As well as all the family-friendly elements at Lelapa, each luxury accommodation suite typically also features a private plunge pool, WiFi, a fully stocked minibar (soft drinks, and selected beers, spirits and house wines), and tea and coffee selection. The camp also offers its guests transfers to the East Madikwe Airstrip. A stay at Lelapa involves two game drives daily, led by an FGASA-accredited field guide and tracker, and refreshments and snacks provided to ensure the experience is both comfortable and exciting.

Specialised activities included in your stay:

• Wildlife lectures
• Bush breakfasts/dinners
• Picnic lunches
• Specialised Children’s Activities
• Laundry services
• Premium brand alcohol
• Cigars & cigarettes
• All flights and unspecified transfers
• Telephone calls
• Madikwe Game Reserve landing fees (subject to change)
• Madikwe Game Reserve entrance fee
• Guest conservation contribution

Any of the above extras will added to the guest’s account, payable upon departure.

Specialised activities excluded:

• Private open safari vehicle hire
• Any additional external services
• Community village experience
• Exclusive use bush breakfasts & dinners

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