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Tuli Safari Lodge

We offer lodge accommodation at Tuli Safari Lodge and two self-catering Bush Camps at Nokalodi and Molema. We also have facilit

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Accommodation

All our suites have double or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms with bath and/or shower, indoor and outdoor sitting areas, air conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities.
 
We have two grades of suites – which we call 4 and 5 “ele” - with our “5 ele” suites being the more luxurious, spacious and private. The 5 ele suites are all slightly different in size, layout and position in the lodge but all provide the same quality and facilities.

Our 5 ele suites are:

Zebra -

a spacious double room with en-suite bathroom and separate shower. Lounge area, patio. Situated in our upper garden area close to the pool.


Elephant -

a spacious twin room with en-suite bathroom and separate shower. Sitting area, patio. Situated in our upper garden area close to the main lodge.


Guinea Fowl -

a very spacious double room with en-suite bathroom and separate shower. Lounge area, secluded patio. Situated in our lower garden next to our Warthog suite.


Warthog -

a very spacious double room with en-suite bathroom and separate shower. Lounge area, secluded patio. Situated in our lower garden next to our Guinea Fowl suite.


Our 4 ele suites are:

Impala & Eland -

both doubles with en-suite bathrooms (shower only), lounge area and private patio. An additional single bed can be put in the lounge area if required. Situated next door to one another close to the main lodge.


Wildebeest & Giraffe -

both family rooms with a double bed and two singles (in a separate alcove area) with en-suite bathrooms (bath with shower over) and private patios. Situated next door to one another close to the main lodge.

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Attractions

Activities at Tuli Safari Lodge

Your day at Tuli Safari Lodge

A ‘normal’ day at Tuli Safari Lodge is as follows, with timings adjusted to meet our guests’ requirements and to suit the time of year:

  • Tea/coffee/juice/rusks available in the lounge
  • Early morning game activity (drive/walk)
  • Breakfast on your return – followed by time to rest, swim, soak up the sun or spot the wildlife around the lodge
  • Light lunch – followed by more time to rest etc.
  • Afternoon tea served in the lounge or bar
  • Afternoon game activity (drive/walk), including sundowners & snacks and a twilight drive back to the lodge
  • Drinks & dinner

We pride ourselves on a personalised approach, and do our utmost to accommodate our guests’ particular interests or requirements – so if there’s something particular you’d like to do please just let us know. In addition to the ‘normal’ activities above which are included in your stay, there are many other things that you may wish to do whilst at Tuli.

The hide Game drive Walking safari School computing project

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Additional activities

In addition to the ‘normal’ activities above which are included in your stay, there are many other things that you may wish to do whilst at Tuli. Please note there is an additional charge for some of these activities - please contact us for more info.
 
Additional drives/walks – two guided game activities per day are included in your stay, but subject to availability we can arrange additional drives or walks for you. Please note that children must aged over 12 to participate in bush walks.
 
Hides – there are several hides situated at key sites across the Tuli reserve. You can spend time in these with your guide as part of a morning or afternoon drive, or if you prefer you can spend some time on your own at the hides with just your binoculars, some drinks and snacks for company. There is also the option of sleeping out at the hides overnight, subject to availability.
 
Horse rides – we can arrange for morning/afternoon or day rides with a well-established horseback safari operator based a few minutes from the lodge.
 
A night under canvas – if you'd like to get a little closer to nature, our tented bush camp Nokalodi is just a few kms from the lodge, situated in beautiful riverine bush. The tents are very comfortable and have en-suite outdoor bathrooms and private patios.
 
Community visit – an opportunity to visit the village of Motlabaneng. Our tour includes a visit to the school, a wine-tasting experience with a difference (at the lala-palm ‘distillery’) and a chance to see traditional basket-weaving, as well as the opportunity to see some of our community projects in action. Guests also have the option to visit the village of Lentswe-le-Moriti with its traditional culture house, where they can learn more about local customs, enjoy a traditional Setswana meal, see the 'kgotla' (court) and visit the local school. Community visits are normally in the afternoon and last approx. 2 hours. 50% of the community visit charge is allocated to our community fund.
 
After dinner drive – an optional extra if you are particularly keen to try and spot some nocturnal species.
 
Visit to the confluence – a morning trip across the Eastern section of the reserve to the confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers, a unique and scenic spot where Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe meet. A picnic lunch is included.
 
Day trip to Molema - a day visit exploring the Western section of the reserve. En-route we pass sites of great historical, cultural and spiritual significance and the geologically fascinating Solomon's Wall. We also visit a wetland area (great for briding depending on the time of year) and dam (where enormous herds of elephants are know to drink). We arrive at Molema - our self-catering camp beautifully located on the banks of the Limpopo, ajoint venture project with the local community - in time for a leisurely picnic lunch and rest. We then take a slow game drive back, including the usual stop for sundowners.
 
  
 

Conferences at Tuli

Tuli Safari Lodge offers conference facilities for up to 12 delegates (or 28 if delegates are prepared to share). We offer two conference venues - our Winter Lounge (42.5 square metres, enclosed – can be air-conditioned) and our Summer Lounge (77 square metres, partially open).
 

Tuli Bush Business

Conferences at Tuli can be combined with themed game viewing activities (drives and/or walks) that link with the message(s) that your conference is focusing on by demonstrating parallels between the bush and the business world.
 
We have several standard themes that are applicable in many businesses, and will make every effort to tailor our game viewing activities to your particular requirements. Our standard themes are: managing change; the importance of communication; the importance of teamwork; the importance of planning; building & retaining market share; survival of the fittest; reducing risk; the art of presentation – what you see is not always what you get!
 

Conference packages

Our conference packages are for a minimum of 4 delegates and include room hire, notebooks, pens and the use of a flipchart. Accommodation is on a full board basis and includes mid morning and afternoon teas. We can also provide other equipment/services such as TV/DVD, overhead projector & screen, white board, email/Internet facilities, photocopying & faxing - please enquire for rates.
 

Directions

Self-drive 500km/approx 5 hours from Johannesburg. 500km/approx 6 hours from Gaborone. Driving from Johannesburg guests should follow the N1 to Polokwane then the R521 to Alldays. At Alldays take a right turn signed to Pont Drift. Cars can be left at the Pont Drift border post, and the short transfer to the lodge is free of charge. If guests prefer to drive to the lodge, the lodge is approx 5km away and signed from the Botswana border post. Nokalodi guests check in at Tuli Safari Lodge and are then escorted to Nokalodi which is 2km upstream. When the Limpopo River is flowing the river must be crossed by cable car (P35 per way - approx 3 people and their luggage can be carried on the cable car) and vehicles left at the border post. Please always contact the lodge prior to travel in order to check on the status of the Limpopo River. For more details or to get directions from other locations please contact the lodge. Road transfers Road transfers can be arranged from Johannesburg, Polokwane, Gaborone or other locations. Please enquire for more information. Air SA Airlink operates several flights a day from OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg to Polokwane (Pietersberg). Depending on your itinerary, you can then hire a car and drive to the lodge (approx 2 hours) or we can arrange for a transfer (approx. R1800 per vehicle one-way). Charter flights to the Limpopo Valley Airfield, located 5 minutes from the lodge, can also be arranged. GPS coordinates: S22 11 21 E 290737. The runway is 1500m long and has a tarmac surface. Border facilities The closest border facilities for those arriving by road from South Africa are at Pont Drift, opening hours 08.00-16.00. Border facilities are also provided at the Limpopo Valley Airfield for those arriving by air. Please see http://www.botswanatourism.co.bw/getting_in/visas.html for information about visa requirements. There is a third party permit required for all foreign registered vehicles. The cost is P60.00 per vehicle and is payable at the border post. Getting to Molema GPS coordinates Molema: S 22 16 747 E 28 57 370 Self-drive 500km or approx 5 hours from Johannesburg. 500km or approx 6 hours from Gabarone. Please note that the Molema access road is only passable to 4x4 vehicles. Driving from Johannesburg guests should follow the N1 to Polokwane then the R521 to Alldays. At Alldays turn right and immediately left and then next right and follow this dirt road to the Platjan border post. After the border, continue straight on to a T-junction where you turn right. Follow this road for 25km until you see the Molema signboard on your right hand side. Molema is 3.8km from this point. Driving from Gaborone, guests should head to Selebi Phikwe and then on to Bobonong. Keep to the main road in Bobonong until you reach a roundabout, where you turn right. Follow this road to a T-junction where you turn right to Mathathane. Continue on this road and turn left at a signboard reading �Mashatu 100km�. Follow this road passing Molalatau en route and continuing past the turning for Mathathane. After 62km you will reach a T-junction, where you turn left onto a dirt road signed to Lentswe le Moriti. After about 5.6km you will see the Molema signboard on your right, and Molema is 3.8km from this point. Border facilities - Molema The closest border facilities for those arriving by road from South Africa are at Platjan, opening hours 06.00-18.00. Please note that the Limpopo River crossing at Platjan is on a 3m wide causeway. Please see http://www.botswanatourism.co.bw/getting_in/visas.html for information about visa requirements. Add an image description Add an image description Add an image description Add an image description

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