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MACHAMPANE WILDERNESS LODGE
Guided wilderness walks are a feature at our intimate 10
bed en-suite luxury tented camp that overlooks the Machampane River. Nestled
in a secluded forest where bird and wildlife abound, you set out on foot on
early morning and late afternoon game walks embracing the waterholes in this
pristine wilderness area.
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Activities
- Wilderness walks are the primary activity offered at Machampane
Tented Camp.
- Morning and afternoon wilderness walks are accompanied by a guide
and armed ranger.
- Wilderness walks are intended as an environmental awareness
experience and not as a ‘route march’.
- Guide sets the pace to accommodate the individual’s walking pace and
interests.
- Complimentary trail snacks and beverages (water, fruit juice) are
provided.
- Morning walks start 15 minutes after sunrise and take 3,0 to 4,0
hours.
- Afternoon walks start around 15.00 and take about 2,5 hours.
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Replete
from a three course ‘bush cuisine’ dinner with its Mozambiquan flavours, the
boma and its friendly fire beckon you to experience the tranquillity of the
night sky and the sounds of the African bush.
Location
- Located in Parque Nacional do Limpopo, the 1,1 million hectare
Moçambique sector of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, adjacent to
Kruger National Park.
- Unfenced luxury bush camp nestled under trees on bank of Machampane
River.
- Situated in a Big 5 pristine wilderness area stocked with game from
Kruger National Park.
- Fence between the two National Parks has not yet been removed in
this area but is scheduled for removal by 2010. As a consequence no
repair work is being done and animals move freely through the holes in
the fence line.
Accommodation
- 5 en-suite tents accommodating up to 10 people and offering an
intimate wilderness experience.
- Each tent has its own deck, with chairs and table, overlooking the
water.
Tents are equipped with:
- Twin beds, good quality linen and duvets.
- Bedside tables with12 volt bedside lamps.
- Wardrobe, writing table and chair.
- Luggage rack and Kelim rug.
Please note:
- There are no hairdryers in the tents nor air-conditioning as power
is only 12 volt.
- Water is drawn from the river in front of the camp and is a scarce
resource. For this reason laundry is done in Phalaborwa 125 kms from the
camp and linen and towel changes are limited to the duration of a
guest’s stay unless circumstances require otherwise.
- Guests are encouraged to use water sparingly.
Bathrooms
- Large shower, wash-hand basin and flush toilet.
- Rooibos soap, sandalwood moisturizing hand-cream and shampoo
provided.
- Hot water provided through gas water heaters.
Central dining deck
- All guests are seated together at one table for meals which are
prepared and served from a tented kitchen.
Boma
- Open to the night sky.
- Pre and post dinner drinks and snacks are served in the firelit boma.
Meals
- Breakfast served on the day guests depart from camp (Approx 07.00).
- Brunch served on the days that guests are out on wilderness walks (approx
10.30).
- Dinner 3 course meal with Moçambique/Shangaan influence (approx
19.30).
- Complimentary tea, coffee and rusks available throughout the day.
Beverages
- Bottled water provided in tents.
- Limited stock of popular brand spirits and mixers available for sale.
- Limited stock of red and white wine (SA and Portuguese) available
for sale.
- Refrigeration facilities are limited so ice is not always available.
Power
- Power supplied by a generator providing 220 volt power.
- Generator operates for four hours per day whilst guests are on
wilderness walks.
- Computers and cameras can be charged during generator operating
hours.
- Out of generator operating hours only 12 volt lighting is available
in tents
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