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Dulini Private Game Reserve

Dulini Game Reserve offers guests one of the most exclusive and luxurious safari experiences in the Sabi Sands. Dulini is known for its wilderness experience that will leave you feeling peacefully enchanted and longing for more. Dulini is a haven of luxury with exceptional service and hospitality and boasts exquisite luxury accommodation, exceptional cuisine and fine dining in breath-taking scenery. Dulini Private Game Reserve houses three high standard 5-star safari lodges which and strategically positioned with views over the surrounding wildreness.

Each safari lodge at Dulini game reserve is unique offering guests an intimate South African safari experience. The exclusive Leadwood Lodge has 4 suites with heated pools and viewing decks, and features a treehouse deck at the main lodge that overlooks the reserve. River Lodge has 6 standalone riverside suites with plunge pools, set amongst the riverine forrest. Dulini Moya, the recently refurbished lodge at Dunili Game Reserve is set on the banks of the Mabrak River beneath majestic Ebony and Leadwood trees. Dulini Game Reserve welcomes children from 8 years of age.

Dulini Private Game Reserve is located in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and is part of the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The best way to get to Dulini Game Reserve is to fly into the Ulusaba private airstrip in Sabi Sands, daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg take a total time of 1 hr 15 mins. Alternatively you can fly into Skukuza, followed by a 1 hr 30 min road transfer.

Malaria:

Although a malaria zoned area, the risk of malaria in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve is usually low, even in the summer months.
The highest risk period is between November and April (summer rainy season).
Most types of mosquito that are encountered will not carry the malaria parasite.
Mosquitoes most often bite between dusk and dawn.
The risk of malaria can be reduced by preventing mosquito bites by covering exposed skin with light clothing or insect repellents, ensuring netted screens are kept closed and burning anti-mosquito coils.
Malaria prophylactic drugs can be taken that will further decrease the chances of contracting malaria.

Please note that the information provided above is taken from the official SANParks website. For professional advice on malaria please consult with your medical practitioner.

Wildlife:

High concentration of Big 5 with large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as large lion prides.
Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, African wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
Large antelope herds support the populations of predators in the reserve.
Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the region. Many can be seen in the reserve.

Game Drives:

Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
Night drives and guided bush walk are permitted
6-seater vehicles.

Highlights:

A small collection of private game reserves are home to award-winning safari accommodation.
Renowned for leopard sightings
Exciting Big-5 game drives with some of the best game rangers and trackers on the continent.
Night game drives, guided bush walks and off-road game drives.
Sabie rivers and waterholes throughout the park.
A diverse range of experiences and luxurious accommodation options for families, couples and groups.
All year round safari destination.

Getting There:

Ulusaba private airstrip is the closet airstrip, two daily chartered flights from Johannesburg are operated by Federal Airlines.
Skukuza (SKU) is the closet commercial airport to Dulini, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Flight time from Johannesburg to Skukuza or Ulusaba private airstrip: 60 minutes
Flight time from Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutess
Road transfers from Skukuza to Dulini take 90 minutes.

Location:

Dulini is located on the western side of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and shares fenceless borders with Singita, Leopard Hills, Inyati and Idube game reserves
Sabi Sands lies in South Africa’s far north-eastern corner in the Mpumalanga province. The private reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.

Special offers:

Enjoy one free night with our PAY 5 STAY 6 offer.
Honeymoon: One partner receives a 50% discount off the accommodation costs. for their stay (min 3 nights and 12 months post wedding date only).
Return guests receive a 15% discount off their accommodation costs (min 3 nights).
South African resident rates are bookable 30 days prior to arrival date only.

Packages:

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