Zingela Nature Reserve
Zingela Nature Reserve
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Zingela Nature Reserve is situated in Tolwe, Limpopo and covers an area of 27 000 Hectares with an abundance of endemic fauna and flora with three unique lodges. Baobab Tented Camp has 4 x 2 sleeper luxury safari tents with en-suite bathrooms, private viewing decks that overlook pristine African bushveld with a communal kitchen, lounge, swimming pool and braai area. Doornstock Lodge features a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house with a fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area and 4x 4 sleeper open plan chalets. Leadwood Lodge offers 3 two-bedroom chalets each have a fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area with bathroom facilities.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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A2017EUlinda
1 contribution
Jul 2023
Thank you for the most unbelievable weekend!
We were received by the friendly staff and had problems with a flat tire, which the ranger graciously fixed.
The unit was well equipped and comfortable.
We will definitely recommend Zingela Nature Reserve to all our friends and family!
We were received by the friendly staff and had problems with a flat tire, which the ranger graciously fixed.
The unit was well equipped and comfortable.
We will definitely recommend Zingela Nature Reserve to all our friends and family!
Written 14 August 2023
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msmgautam05
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Family
Fabulous nice clean and beautiful place. Friendly staff i did enjoy and make lots of fun I will visit agin
Written 9 January 2023
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mlmatshaba
1 contribution
Dec 2020
a lovely with stay with beautiful hosts rudolph and vasti who were always willing to assist. enjoyed the game drive, the swim and the peace there. although we had some issues with hot water from the tap it was sorted almost immediately. the dogs were a bit uncomfortable though.
Written 12 January 2021
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sekokotlale
1 contribution
Oct 2020
Visited with a group of friends. It was an amazing stay. All of us were so impressed. In the morning whilst having breakfast, we were treated to an elegant view of a herd of bafallos and many other game animals. The privacy of the Lodge, far from civilization makes it exquisite. And the gravel road to the lodge is well kept. So it was a great stay.
Written 8 November 2020
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N7366QCchrisg
Clarens, South Africa1 contribution
Oct 2020
Rudi and Vasti were really great, Frans was amazing setting perfect really enjoyed our stay and will return
Written 3 November 2020
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fsulim430031
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Family
We had a very pleasant experience at Zingela Nature reserve--Leadwood lodge.. Vasti and Rudolf were amazing hosts and the facilities were great
Written 23 December 2019
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WdP_UK
London, UK36 contributions
Jul 2019
We spent three comfortable nights at Leadwood Lodge on this Nature Reserve. We found it to be a great self catering bushveld venue that ideally suited our family group of seven adults. Good cooking amenities, including outdoor fire lit for us every night with firewood provided. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable two-bedroom houses with lovely views of a watering hole and salt-lick that attracted good wild-life, including a stunning pair of Sable antelope - rare treat to see them so close up. Quiet, fenced camp-site that maximises the back to nature experience. No wifi coverage suited me perfectly, but was less popular with our children. Good bird life despite being middle of winter. Warm bedrooms with comfortable beds. Well laid out camp with a good-sized pool and lapa that would be well used outside of the winter months when we were there. Delightful hosts, conservation-enthusiast couple Adrian & Chloe were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Adrian led us on a very engaging morning bush-walk (modest extra cost) identifying flora, creepy crawlies, birds and mammal spoor, dung and burrows. He also took us on a night-drive (modest extra cost) with some good sightings of birds, antelope, buffalo and rare African Wildcat. This was a great, well-priced, peaceful, authentic, comfortable Bushveld experience and rewarding start to our family holiday. Would definitely recommend it and would definitely visit again, perhaps also trying to spend a few nights at the Baobab tented camp next time.
Pros: Hospitable, helpful hosts & support staff.
Well equipped for peaceful, authentic, self-catering Bushveld experience at excellent value for money.
No need to take anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Ambitious plans for future development - catch it before it becomes expensive and over-popular.
Cons: Currently only two out of the Big Five (Leopard and Buffalo), so not ideal if you're looking to tick off the Big Five in one trip. But beautiful Sable, Roan and other antelope close-up with ambitious plans to expand wild-life, including potentially introducing elephants.
Final leg of the journey is on imperfect gravel roads. We managed these alright in a 2 wheel-drive vehicle, but had to travel quite slowly (averaging around 35km/h for the last hour) to minimise risk of puncture. Recommend you check your spare wheel before setting off, and ensure your tyre pressures are optimal for the journey.
Car travel within Zingela Nature Reserve isn't really possible in a 2WD vehicle, and there are no road maps of the Reserve, so this is not like a Kruger National Park safari. But there are ambitious plans to improve roads and provide maps in future. Check progress with Chloe when booking.
Don't let any of the above put you off - Zingela is definitely worth a visit, and our experience showed that it can comfortably and rewardingly be included on the first leg of a two-week trip from Johannesburg to the Kruger National Park and back.
Pros: Hospitable, helpful hosts & support staff.
Well equipped for peaceful, authentic, self-catering Bushveld experience at excellent value for money.
No need to take anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Ambitious plans for future development - catch it before it becomes expensive and over-popular.
Cons: Currently only two out of the Big Five (Leopard and Buffalo), so not ideal if you're looking to tick off the Big Five in one trip. But beautiful Sable, Roan and other antelope close-up with ambitious plans to expand wild-life, including potentially introducing elephants.
Final leg of the journey is on imperfect gravel roads. We managed these alright in a 2 wheel-drive vehicle, but had to travel quite slowly (averaging around 35km/h for the last hour) to minimise risk of puncture. Recommend you check your spare wheel before setting off, and ensure your tyre pressures are optimal for the journey.
Car travel within Zingela Nature Reserve isn't really possible in a 2WD vehicle, and there are no road maps of the Reserve, so this is not like a Kruger National Park safari. But there are ambitious plans to improve roads and provide maps in future. Check progress with Chloe when booking.
Don't let any of the above put you off - Zingela is definitely worth a visit, and our experience showed that it can comfortably and rewardingly be included on the first leg of a two-week trip from Johannesburg to the Kruger National Park and back.
Written 21 August 2019
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toosthuizen
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa1 contribution
Apr 2019 • Family
Fabulous time in the bush. Great facilities and friendly, helpful hosts. The amazing peacefulness will make us come back. Thank you!!!
Written 23 April 2019
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moutonsj
Pretoria, South Africa1 contribution
Aug 2018 • Couples
This is a awesome resort and a beautiful place. We were there for a short visit but will definitely come back and reccomend Zingela to others.
Written 9 September 2018
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Lorna B
Brooklyn, South Africa2 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
It was an unexpected delight spending the weekend among the most helpful staff and the beauty of nature. If you want to unwind and enjoy nature this is definitely a destination. Our hosts went five extra miles for us and everything was organised and done with a smile. The accommodation is very well equipped and clean.
Surita and Armand were so friendly and helpful and the game drive was amazing.
Surita and Armand were so friendly and helpful and the game drive was amazing.
Written 16 July 2018
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Lorna,
I was such a delight to accomodate you. We hope to see you soon :)
Written 30 July 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zingela Nature Reserve
- Zingela Nature Reserve is open:
- Sun - Sat 07:00 - 17:00