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Tuningi Safari Lodge

North West Safari Accommodation:

Tuningi Safari Lodge ★★★★★

Nestled in a verdant valley, Tuningi’s guest areas overlook a waterhole and are linked by wooden deck to the boma, sheltered by the ancient fig tree from which the Lodge received its name. Up to 16 guests are welcomed in luxurious suites with al fresco showers and wide verandahs with long views.

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Facilities & Services

Please note: these are inclusive in price unless otherwise stated.

  • Pool: Rim flow swimming pool overlooking the waterhole.
  • Game Drives: Morning and Evening Game Drives in an open vehicle (children age 6 plus welcome).
  • Walking Safaris: Available for adults only.

Bars & Restaurants

Delicious dinners and cooling drinks are served in the impressive main building which offers indoor and outdoor lounges, or around a blazing fire in the boma.

Overview

Tuningi is one of the very few Lodges offering interconnecting suites. These also include a large sitting room, creating exceptionally spacious family accommodation.

Looking after younger guests

  • Nature work book and certificate
  • Children’s games and puzzles
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Baking (e.g. pizza’s and cup cakes)

Children’s Meals

  • Bespoke food on request
  • Children under 6 generally have a special early boma dinner with the chef (or this can be served in your room).

Babysitting & Supervised activities

  • Babysitting: In-house staff providing baby-sitting services for younger children whilst parents are on drives but this is subject to a charge.
  • Children age 6 and above can join the adult game drives at Dawn and Dusk.
  • Special game drives for children under 6 years after breakfast (who are too young to join the adult drives) and story telling/treasure hunts in the afternoon.

Safety

  • Animals: The lodge is fenced.
  • Water: There is a swimming pool on site.

Rooms types

4 Luxury Bedrooms, with interiors themed on ‘Colonial African Chic’, offer air-conditioning, outdoor showers, private decks and fireplaces for chilly nights. For those seeking privacy, Little Tuningi comes with a pool and private vehicle (number of suites dependent on requirements).

Family

  • 1 child under 12 can share a Standard Bedroom.
  • 2 Family Suites offer cavernous accommodation with 2 en-suite bedrooms, sitting room, kitchenette and large private deck for parties of up to 6.
  • Little Tuningi , comprising of a Family Suite and additional Standard Bedrooms if required, is ideal for extended or several families traveling together.

Rates

Rates from £368 per night per adult sharing, on an All Inclusive Basis (valid 01/11/09 – 31/12/10).

Family

  • Child under 2 years free of charge in a cot.
  • Children aged 2 – 11 years pay 50% when sharing a Bedroom with parents.
  • Family Suite charged at 4 x adult rates.

Special Offers

Please enquire regarding Special Offers that may be available such as Free Night Offers during the South African Winter months.

Note: Please enquire for rates for different Room Types and Seasons and we will compile a detailed quotation for your stay.

Staff at Tuningi are employed from Supingstad village near by.

Game Boy

Kate Foster took her young son on a safari In Madikwe for Scotland on Sunday. Click here to find out how she got on!

Comments

Absolutely fantastic
by Gayle Pitcairn on Mon Apr 19 22:04:47 +0000 2010

All the staff were really welcoming and enthusiastic, the game drives were great, really well organised and we all had a ball. The food was brilliant and nothing was too much trouble. We saw everything except leopard, he was just too mysterious to spot this time. Highly recommended to anyone else.