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African Wildlife Safaris

Why African Wildlife Safaris Should Be on Your Holiday Bucket List

People often discuss what they would like to do before they die. Yes, it certainly seems like a morbid concept, but the idea of a bucket list has become popular in modern life. There is a wide variety of things that people put on this important list. Working harder or longer hours, for instance, is rarely something that is mentioned. These lists are almost always more concerned with spending more time with one’s family, having more fun, exploring things outside of one’s comfort zone, and sometimes, it also includes experiencing African wildlife safaris.

If you are one of the people who have African wildlife safaris on your list, you may as well do it in style. While there are many different safari experiences that people can enjoy, not many people love being in the middle of nowhere with no medical care or amenities within reach. This is why wildlife safaris in the Kruger National Park are so popular. Not only is the park easy to reach and very accessible to towns and amenities, but it also provides exceptional services and luxury that is hard to find anywhere else.

This is why one of the most desirable locations for a good African safari is the Kruger National Park. It is one of the largest conservancies in the world and contains a vast collection of African species that are interesting and fantastic to encounter. Here visitors can find anything from large elephant males to small lizards and unique flora, and there are also local heritage sites that provide new perspectives on the human race and its early roots.

Lukimbi Safari Lodge is one of the lodges in the Kruger National Park that is highly sought after. Our lodge is not only for adults – we provide very interesting, entertaining, and informative children’s programmes that they love and enjoy. As a result, the kids go home after a wonderful wildlife experience with a better understanding of the local fauna and an appreciation of conservation (something which is extremely important in this day and age). In the meantime, the parents can enjoy all that our African wildlife safaris have to offer. Game drives, guided hikes, and other activities can be organised.

Once back at the lodge, luxury abounds. We take care of your every need. Whether you need a hot stone massage or a delectable meal served on your own private deck, we are here to ensure the happiness of our guests.

If you are one of the people who include African wildlife safaris on your bucket list, contact our team at Lukimbi Safari Lodge. We will provide you with an experience that is truly worth remembering.

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Plan a Trip to Kruger National Park

Why You Should Plan a Trip with Your Family to the Kruger National Park This Year

There are many different vacation resorts and getaways in South Africa to explore. We have mountains and seas, forests and rivers, quaint little towns, and country lodges. Yet, the biggest attractions still remain the untamed African wildlife parks and game reserves. If you are looking for a different place to take your family this year, you should plan a trip to the Kruger National Park!

While there are many other places, such as Botswana, Tanzania, and Kenya to choose from for a good safari experience, learning more about the area in and around the Kruger National Park is an adventure that you and your family will enjoy.

Some people don’t plan a trip to the Kruger National Park because they are put off by the idea of rest camps. Even though these can be very exciting and interesting, they do not necessarily provide the luxury that people crave.

This is where Lukimbi Safari Lodge comes in!  Our guests are welcomed by our magnificent staircase leading up into the lodge, and amazed at the plush, luxurious surroundings and amazing architecture of our lodge. Our lodge’s décor is inspired by African legends and art. The magnificent art collection consists of local artistry and talent, and there is much to see!

The art, however, doesn’t stop at the art collection. The culinary arts from our creative chefs at Lukimbi Safari Lodge are simply exceptional, and exceed the expectations of even the most discerning diner!

Another reason to plan a trip to the Kruger National Park’s Lukimbi Safari Lodge is that we are family friendly. We regularly host children’s activities and educational programmes. This means that parents can relax while their kids are entertained and educated.

Because the employees of Lukimbi Safari Lodge own shares in this establishment, they go out of their way to ensure that your visit at our establishment is a complete success, and that all your needs are catered to. So, if you want to plan a trip to the Kruger National Park – whether with a partner, alone, or with your family, we will welcome you with open arms and provide you with luxury!

Contact our friendly team today to book your suite. We look forward to hosting you while you enjoy all that the Kruger National Park has to offer for people who choose to visit it.

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Precautions for Safari Game Drives

5 Important Precautions for Safari Game Drives That You Cannot Ignore

Game drives are generally safe, especially when taking a game drive in a specially designed vehicle with trained guides and drivers. Every now and then, a story surfaces of someone who was attacked or something that went terribly wrong on a game drive, but some of these events could be avoided if people stuck to the rules and took the necessary precautions on game drives. Here are some of the rules to follow if you want to enjoy a safe and pleasant game drive experience:

  • Rule no. 1: This is probably the most important rule. If you are going on a guided game drive, listen to the instruction briefing by your guide and driver. They will explain a list of rules to abide by before you embark on the game drive. It is very important that you respect these rules. Disobeying these precautions for safari game drives could be disastrous for everybody involved – often also for the animals.
  • Rule no. 2: If you are using a game drive vehicle with high visibility, do not wear any neon or bright colours. This will scare the animals away and you might end up seeing nothing. It could also signal danger to certain animals, so you might be charged at.
  • Rule no. 3: Keep it quiet. Nothing scares off animals like human voices. Animals do tend to get quite used to the sound of engines because they so frequently hear them (especially in game reserves), but they might be frightened by human sounds. While it could be hard to keep your voice in check instead of shrieking with delight when you encounter your first elephant, you should keep it down. This will give everyone an opportunity to view the animals in silence, and also for the guide to read the behaviour of the animal a lot better.
  • Rule no. 4: Cellphones on silent. Ideally, you should not even take a cellphone on a game drive, but because so many people use them to take pictures nowadays, they are allowed, but have to be put on silent. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you take a call during a game drive, as it may drive animals away and annoy the rest of the guests on your game drive.
  • Rule no. 5: Remain in the vehicle at all times. Under no circumstances should you ever leave the vehicle, unless instructed to do so by your guide. Even animals that seem harmless can cause injury, and if the vehicle needs to drive away quickly to avoid a confrontation, you may get left behind or put everyone else in danger.

There are other precautions for safari game drives that focus more on the self-drive option, and it is worthwhile to investigate these for your own safety if you are planning to drive yourself. Be safe out there and enjoy the show!

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New Year’s Resolutions (See the Big 5)

Make One of Your New Year’s Resolutions to See the Big 5 in the Kruger National Park!

It may be a little too late to make New Year’s resolutions for 2019, but 2020 will be here before you know it. This gives you plenty of time to think about what you want to do in 2020 and how the resolutions you make can bring some joy into your life. One thing that should definitely be on the list of New Year’s resolutions is to see the Big 5! While there are plenty of places that these animals can be viewed in the wild, the Kruger National Park is still one of the best, because the concentration of these animals is denser in this very special game reserve. This means that your chances of seeing the Big 5 during one visit are much higher than if you spent time in the Maasai Mara or another African destination.

The Kruger National Park is one of the jewels in the crown of South Africa. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to this game reserve to see the Big 5 and also encounter other wildlife along the way. It is one of the largest game reserves in the world and is incredibly well managed. Established in 1926 to protect the indigenous wildlife from hunters, this game reserve is a delight to visit and the atmosphere here is electric. If your New Year’s resolution is or was to see the Big 5 in action, you will find the Kruger National Park hard to beat.

Another New Year’s resolution – in addition to the Big 5 – should be to stay in one of the luxury safari camps in the Kruger National Park. Inside the park, there are some private concessions set aside especially for these privately owned lodges, and here you can experience luxury and comfort in true African style. Lukimbi Safari Lodge is one the best lodges for those who wish to see the Big 5 because it is located close to one of the busiest gates of the park, and our private game drives have highly trained trackers with vast knowledge and experience when it comes to locating the animals you want to see. Often, the drivers are in radio communication with each other and will notify one another of the location of impressive animals, such as those of the Big 5.

At Lukimbi Safari Lodge, we welcome you with true African hospitality and provide you with all the indulgences and comfort that you would expect from a 5-star safari lodge. Our exclusive suites are spacious and well-appointed for ultimate privacy. Each suite has its own outdoor shower and timber deck overlooking the bush and watering holes beneath. For our more discerning guest, we also have two more luxurious suites – both of which have their own private swimming pools and large decks. These are usually perfect for honeymooners and those whose New Year’s resolutions are to see the Big 5 in great style and luxury!

Make your New Year’s resolution to see the Big 5 at Lukimbi Safari Lodge and book your space well ahead of time to ensure that your wish comes true.

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Prepare For a Wildlife Safari

How to Prepare for a Wildlife Safari in the Kruger National Park

If you are planning a safari in Africa and you have never been on a safari before, you are in for a most fantastic adventure. The Kruger National Park is one of the most comfortable places to visit for a safari – not only because this game reserve is relatively close to civilisation, but also because there are rest camps and facilities within the reserve that help to keep things comfortable and easy to manage.

Here we provide you with some tips on how to prepare for a wildlife safari in the Kruger National Park:

  1. Book early: Because the Kruger National Park is one of the most popular safari parks in the world, it is essential that you book your accommodation early enough. While there are many rest camps with a wide range of different types of accommodation available, it is the ultimate experience to stay at one of the exclusive safari lodges in the park. Lukimbi Safari Lodge is one of the best safari lodges in the reserve and is conveniently located close to the gate of the Kruger National Park.
  • Bring appropriate clothing: Keep the time of year in mind and prepare for your wildlife safari by bringing the most suitable clothing. While the winters in this area are usually mild and sunny during the day, the evenings, nights, and early mornings can be pretty frosty. Bring layers of clothing that you can put on and take off as the temperature changes. If you go on an early morning game drive, you may need gloves and thick fleeces, but by lunchtime, you will probably only need a light T-shirt in the sunshine. In the summer, this area is very hot and there are some magnificent thunderstorms. Bring light clothing and a long-sleeved top or two just in case. Overall, however, it will be hot.
  • Malaria medication: Most people prepare for a wildlife safari by taking malaria prophylactics. While these are indeed needed in some areas of the Kruger National park, it helps to find out where exactly you are going and whether malaria prevention is necessary or not. It is also not necessary to take these in the winter.
  • Mosquito repellent: You can prepare for a wildlife safari by investing in a good mosquito and insect repellent. If you stay at Lukimbi Safari Lodge, you will have the soft drapes of a gauzy mosquito net to protect you during the night, but during early evenings outside or on your private deck, you may need some insect repellent.

There are many other things you can do to prepare for a wildlife safari in the Kruger National park, but if you book your stay at Lukimbi Safari Lodge, we will provide all the information you need to be prepared when you arrive. Give us a call to book your accommodation with us today.

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Luxury African Wildlife Safari

Where to Experience a Luxury African Wildlife Safari

Have you always wanted to visit Africa to go on a luxury African wildlife safari? If yes, you will need to find out more about where to experience such a safari. There are many places you can go – Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa are all very popular safari destinations. If you like to be out in the bush with no civilisation nearby, Kenya and Tanzania should be good. But, if you are wondering where to experience a luxury African wildlife safari in a location that is still not too far removed from civilisation and amenities, we have the answer!

The Kruger National Park is one of the most popular game reserves in the world. There are many reasons for this, such as the dense concentration of African wildlife, great weather all year round, and of course, the luxury safari lodges in the reserve where guests are pampered in five-star surroundings. Lukimbi Safari Lodge is one of these sought-after establishments. Our lodge is built on a private concession in the Kruger National Park. When you visit our lodge, you will find incomparable comfort, indulgence, superb cuisine, wonderful excursions, fascinating game drives, and the most sumptuous accommodation.

All our suites are built with privacy in mind. Crisp linen covers the magnificent beds and the bathrooms are large and spacious. All the suites have their own outdoor showers and a lookout deck from where animals can be observed. Some of our suites even have their own swimming pools and separate lounges and bedrooms.

So, if you are wondering where to experience a luxury African safari, look no further than Lukimbi Safari Lodge. Browse through our website or call us to find out more about the wonderful packages we offer. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Game Drives in the Kruger

Luxury Game Lodges and Exciting Game Drives in the Kruger National Park

It is no secret that the Kruger National Park is one of the most sought-after wildlife attractions in the world. People from across the globe come to this park to encounter the best of what Africa has to offer: luxury lodges, game drives and hikes, superb cuisine, stunning natural settings and, of course, the extraordinary African sunsets. Game drives are one of the main attractions because these give people the opportunity to travel out into the bush in vehicles that are specifically adapted to provide maximum visibility of the surroundings.

Going on a game drive rather than doing a self-drive is also better because they are conducted by guides and trackers who are very knowledgeable about the fauna and flora in the area. They provide interesting facts and information to anybody who is curious about African wildlife. The trackers who conduct game drives are usually informed about the whereabouts of animals, and are often in radio contact with other game drivers. This means that when there is an interesting sighting, they let each other know the locations of these sightings. People who choose to self-drive tend to miss out on many opportunities to see or encounter wildlife. Often, these animals are well camouflaged in tall grass, and even if they are relatively close by, the untrained eye is unlikely to spot them.

One of the best things to do when you are a fan of high-quality game drives is to book into one of the luxury lodges within the Kruger National Park. These lodges usually offer game drives as a standard part of the accommodation package, and they employ the best guides and trackers to conduct these game drives. This provides many opportunities to encounter the animals you want to see, such as the Big Five!

One of the most popular lodges in the Kruger National Park is Lukimbi Safari Lodge. Set on a private concession within the park, our privately owned lodge provides visitors with the ultimate in luxury. Here you will find plush suites with private balconies, outstanding cuisine, complete privacy, peace and quiet, and the opportunity to go on regular game drives to encounter animals you would love to see up close! We also provide all the added luxuries one would expect from a five-star establishment. Our beautiful lodge is designed to blend in with the surrounding nature and overlooks the bush and a watering hole where animals can be encountered from private balconies.

For more information about our luxury accommodation and game drives in the Kruger National Park, give our team at Lukimbi Safari Lodge a call.

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Kruger Park Safaris

Choose an Unforgettable African Wildlife Adventure with Our Kruger Park Safaris!

If you want the adventure of a lifetime, there are few things that can beat an African safari! Being in the midst of large African elephants, encountering a lion up close and personal during a game drive, or lazing away the day next to a swimming pool overlooking a watering hole with animals – all these things can be combined to form one of the most luxurious and wonderful experiences of your life. Kruger Park safaris are particularly popular because they provide everything a person could want on a luxury safari.

The Kruger National Park is one of the most sought-after wildlife destinations in the world. Here the natural habitat of African wildlife has been protected and preserved since the park opened in 1926. Since then, the park has sold some private concessions to private stakeholders. This is where you will find luxury lodges that can compete with the best lodges in the world. Kruger Park safaris are particularly popular because the Kruger National Park is easily accessible by road and air, and also because it is one of the few game reserves where the Big 5 can be encountered in a single reserve. Elephants, buffalos, leopards, lions, and rhinos all live here in their natural environment. If you are lucky, it is even possible to encounter all of these in one day during one of our safaris.

The Kruger National Park is not just famous for its wildlife, but also for the beautiful areas surrounding the reserve. There are various towns and heritage sites that can be visited on day drives. Choosing to go on one of our safaris can be the most rewarding and exciting holiday experience ever. You will have many options to choose from when it comes to accommodation and entertainment. To make the adventure even more unforgettable, it is best to book into one of the luxury game lodges in the park where you will be spoilt and pampered like true royalty.

One of the most desirable game lodges is Lukimbi Safari Lodge. Our exclusive establishment welcomes guests from all over the globe every year, and our guests frequently return to stay here again. We offer the most awe-inspiring surroundings, plush accommodation, delicious food, great views, and incomparable comfort and luxury.

If you are keen to do some Kruger Park safaris, book your stay with Lukimbi Safari Lodge and we will ensure that you enjoy an experience that you would want to repeat.

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Bush Retreats Kruger Park

Lukimbi Safari Lodge: For Luxury Bush Retreats in the Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. People arrive here in droves to experience some of the most extraordinary bush retreats. Here, visitors and guests can encounter the Big Five, which consist of the most elusive animals to be found on the African continent. The African lion, the vicious buffalo, the shy leopard, the large rhino, and the empathetic yet dangerous elephant can all be spotted here. Sometimes, for those who are lucky, it is possible to spot all of these on the same day due to the density of wild animals in this very special game reserve.

The animals and flora that can be found on the bush retreats in the Kruger National Park are unusual and exciting, and during the early morning, mid-day, and even during the evenings, it is possible to view a wide variety of animals throughout the park. Watering holes at rivers or dams are especially well populated during the early mornings and at sunset, as this is when the animals from all over come to quench their thirst. Most bush retreats in the Kruger Park provide views or accommodation that has views over these watering places in order to provide their guests with the best wildlife experience possible.

At Lukimbi Safari Lodge, we also believe that anybody who spends money on bush retreats to the Kruger Park should be able to encounter as many exciting viewings as possible. This is why we have built our entire establishment on high ground with a deck overlooking the river and bush below. This means that wherever our guests are, they will have a superb view of the wildlife and nature around them.

Lukimbi Safari Lodge is situated within the Kruger National Park and is within easy reach of one of the main gates. Guests who enjoy bush retreats to the Kruger Park can enter here and spend their time with us and experience many different delights along the way. We provide various activities, including game drives by expert guides and trackers, which ensures that our guests have a good chance of spotting elusive wildlife, birds, and even insects. Our guests also love to take part in the hikes we offer. These are conducted by guides who are very well versed in the local fauna and flora, so they can provide delightful snippets of information about the local species.

If you are looking for the perfect place to stay during your bush retreats in the Kruger Park, give our team at Lukimbi Safari Lodge a call today.

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Luxury Safari Lodge Specials for Christmas

Find Luxury Safari Lodge Specials for Christmas

It is now dangerously close to Christmas and most people are starting to make plans about where to spend their time over the holiday and festive season. One of the most entertaining and enthralling experiences is still to spend time in Africa to encounter local wildlife and to experience the African bush, romantic sunsets, and outstanding hospitality and cuisine. Visiting the Kruger Park for the luxury safari lodge specials on offer can provide you with an unforgettable experience that may not produce snow, but will result in one of the most memorable Christmases ever.

At Lukimbi Safari Lodge, we prepare ourselves every year to offer some of the best luxury safari lodge specials. We go all out to ensure that our guests get extra value for their money. Our luxury lodge and wonderful accommodation contribute to the whole experience in a most wonderful way. We have a variety of suites, but all of them have their own outdoor showers and private viewing decks, and are situated well for privacy.

From here, our guests can enjoy the indoors and the outdoors equally – the view from every suite is something to behold! Overlooking the river and the bush below, it is possible to spot wild animals from the luxury of your bed while enjoying breakfast. Our luxury suites also have private swimming pools that allow for great cooling-off sessions after a hot day busy game viewing. Here, guests can relax and sip on a cocktail while spotting wildlife below. It just doesn’t get better than that!

Our lodge and suites are specifically designed with luxury in mind, and our local and overseas guests love to visit us every chance they get. Because we make a real effort to provide luxury safari lodge specials, we are usually quite busy this time of year.

If you want to spend your holidays at one of the most wonderful places on earth, you simply have to enquire about our luxury safari lodge specials over the Christmas period. We will ensure that you have a Christmas that you will never forget. With our extraordinary location, our exceptional hospitality team, and the sheer luxury that you can enjoy while you stay with us, there is simply no comparison. Give our team a call today to find out more about our specials and promotions on offer. We look forward to your visit.