Best of Tuli Block Expedition
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Visit this unique and Superbly Diverse corner of Africa where nature and culture combine for a Classic 5-day Wildlife and Nature Safari Package. Mapungubwe World Heritage Site in the Limpopo Province of South Africa and the Northern Tuli Block in Botswana offer a fascinating history, spectacular wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
Accommodation: Comfortable stone under thatch chalets, outdoor sitting areas, en-suite bathroom, tea and coffee facilities
Activities: Mapungubwe guided tour, walking, cycling, birding, game drives, bush walks and night drives (also a wide variety of optional activities) at Tuli
Destination: Molema Bush Camp
Seasonal: All year around – the best time is in the dry season from May to October
Overview
Explore Wildlife and Nature Safari Experience
Looking for a great safari but with something special added in? On this 5-day African Heritage Discovery Package you will experience destinations that are off the beaten track and still top secret. You’ll come away with wonderful impressions of authentic Africa that will stir your soul and live long in your heart.
Your journey includes flights and transfers arranged within Botswana. The first night is spent in a tranquil lodge in the Mopane bushveld of Northern Limpopo Province in South Africa. Surrounded by wildlife and panoramic views, you’ll visit the Mapungubwe World Heritage Site and discover the remnants of an ancient civilization. This historic area also features beautiful San Rock Art – the earlier legacy of Africa’s first people.
The last 3 nights are spent in the legendary Northern Tuli Block. Prepare for stunning landscapes, fabulous game viewing and an exciting ‘sleep out’ experience. There will be 2 nights in the intimate game lodge and one night at a bush hide. Altogether, this is an unforgettable African holiday and it is set at an easy pace so that you can savour every moment.
ITINERARY INCLUDES/EXCLUDES
- Game drives
- Camping accommodation
- Local transfers
- All meals
- Bottled water
- Night Game Drives
- Cultural Excursion (Motlhabaneng Rock Paintings)
- Story telling
- Expensive wines
- International flights
- Extended activities that do not appear on the itinerary
- Laundry
- Telephone calls
- Village Development committee levy
- Tour Guides tips
Tour Plan
Tour Amenities
Day 1: Johannesburg - Polokwane – Mapungwube National Park
From Johannesburg you take the first scheduled flight in the morning to Polokwane in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, which is a one-hour flight. You will spend one night here in a private nature reserve on a game farm. The reserve is home to an astounding array of animals and birds with an impressive diversity of indigenous and endemic botanical life. Your stay includes a guided tour to Mapungubwe Hill, home to Southern Africa's first Kingdom established in the 13th Century and a visit to Mapungubwe National Park.
The well-appointed safari lodge and pool is set in a tranquil garden with uninterrupted views to the horizon. You can relax and enjoy attentive personal service, dinner around the fire under starry skies and falling asleep to the sounds of Nightjars and Jackals or the grunt of a Leopard.
Day 2: Limpopo Province –Molema Bush Camp
In the morning you can enjoy a delicious breakfast and the opportunity to take a picnic basket out on an activity. The nature reserve is ideal for guided drives and walks, cycling and birding.
Later, you'll check out the lodge and be picked at lodge to the Pont Drift Border Post by a Wilderness Pulse Safaris tour guide. The distance is about 40km (25 miles)Upon arrival you will be warmly welcomed and settled into your room which is home for the next 2 nights.
There should be time to refresh and enjoy High Tea on the terrace before the late afternoon game viewing activity. You will get your first look at the beauty and abundant wildlife of this scenic area. Along the route there will be a stop for drinks and snacks while the sun sets, followed by a twilight drive back to the lodge for dinner, which is usually served outdoors so you can appreciate the velvety night skies.
Day 3: Northern Tuli Block-Molema Bush Camp
There is plenty to do at this camp site! Your days here include truly exciting early morning and late afternoon game drives as well as brilliant guided bush walks. After your morning activity you return to the lodge for brunch and leisure time. In between game viewing activities you can relax around the lodge pool or at a hide which overlooks a waterhole in the grounds.
Tuli is scenically very different to the rest of Botswana. It is characterized by dominant basalt formations and large areas of dramatic sandstone hills and ridges, mostly dry riverbeds, riverine forests, open grasslands and marshy areas. From vantage points, the plains of Botswana stretch away to the north.
The area is home to a diverse range of wildlife and renowned for its Tuli Elephant herds - the largest Elephant population on private land in Africa. You could also see Cheetah, Lion and even Leopard amongst other fascinating animals. It's a recognised Important Bird Area with over 350 species recorded. Tuli is rich historically also with Bushman paintings and the remains of ancient settlements dotted around the reserve.
Day 4: Northern Tuli Block-Molema Bush Camp
Make the most of another exciting day in Tuli. Apart from game viewing activities you can take time out to enjoy the lodge facilities during the heat of the day. Options include game spotting from a panoramic viewing deck on top of one of the sandstone kopjes (hills) or from seats on the banks of the Limpopo River.
You could set off on a self-guided walking trail around the lodge or simply take time out and browse for a lovely memento at the curio shop. The lodge also offers a variety of additional game drives and excursions such as horse-riding, meaningful cultural visits with the local community, day trips to Molema exploring the natural beauty of this area and a special outing to the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers.
The last night of your stay in Tuli is truly extraordinary, as you will be spending it on a sleep-out at a furnished hide on a wooden deck, which is a 20 minute drive from the lodge. Your guide will take you there after dinner in the evening. You could also arrange a romantic dinner at the hide if you choose!
Day 5: Northern Tuli Block (Botswana) - Polokwane - Johannesburg
You'll wake to the sounds of the wilderness and your final day in this pristine part of Africa. Your guide will pick-you up from the hide and take you on a game drive back to the lodge for brunch and check-out.
You will then be transferred back to Pont Drift Border Post for immigration formalities and entry back into South Africa(own transport), transfer can be arranged from Polokwane Airport / OR Tambo to the Tuli Block at a cost.
