With Garonga’s experienced guides and trackers, a safari becomes about far more than simply ticking animals off a list. It’s an opportunity to understand the intricate relationships between wildlife, birds, plants and the landscape itself, discovering the rich diversity that makes this remarkable wilderness so special.
Situated between Hoedspruit, Phalaborwa and Tzaneen, the Greater Makalali Private Nature Reserve is one of South Africa’s outstanding conservation success stories — 27,000 hectares or protected wilderness and one continuous landscape where wildlife can roam freely across unfenced terrain.
The Greater Makalali is home to the iconic Big Five, as well as cheetah, African wild dogs, giraffes, hippos, countless antelope species and more than 300 bird species, ensuring every game drive brings something different.
Garonga’s experienced guides are just as passionate about introducing visitors to the Little Five – fascinating creatures whose names echo Africa’s most famous animals. The Elephant Shrew, Leopard Tortoise, Buffalo Weaver, Ant Lion and Rhino Beetle may be small, but they each play an important role in the bushveld ecosystem.
