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Ellie Contraception Programme at Garonga

August 2023

The aim of elephant contraception programmes is to stabilise the elephant population by introducing a management programme that does not require the relocation or immobilisation of individual elephants. This in turn reduces disruption to social and reproductive behaviours amongst elephant populations.

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Tie The Knot At Garonga

September 2017

This intimate bush camp repeatedly wins awards and is the perfect spot in which to exchange wedding vows – be it up in the tree house, in the beautiful boma under the stars - or on Garonga’s beautiful deck as the sun sets.

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Garonga's New Star Bath and Yoga Deck

January 2019

Garonga has just upped the ante on relaxation with its brand new star bath and yoga deck... Check it out and please update your images?

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Tie the knot on a Safari for the Soul

March 2019

Garonga Safari Camp in South Africa is impossibly romantic. Intimate, understated and with the focus on taking a holistic "safari for the soul", it is perfect for both weddings and honeymoons. It also offers unbelievable value - chargng just over £700 extra to lay on a wedding including flowers, bubbly, Bride & Groom massages, a private wedding dinner, decorated setting and safari vehicle, as well as the ministers fees etc. Locations to exchange vows even include a tree house!

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Little Garonga Big Wow Factor

March 2019

If TripAdvisor reviews are anything to go by, British travellers absolutely love Garonga in Limpopo’s Makalali Game Reserve. But what many people perhaps don’t realise is that this semi tented safari camp also has an intimate sister lodge called “Little Garonga” which offers the same legendary “safari for the soul” and service – but staying in more boutique-style safari lodge.

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Garonga's Amended Camp Closures for 2020 and 2021

June 2019

NB: Please note the amended closure dates for Garonga's annual maintenance. Please update your booking systems. Safari Camp closed: March 2020 & 2021 Little Garonga closed: 25 May - 20 June 2020 & 1 - 30 June 2021

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Little Garonga - Free Upgrade Offer

December 2019

Book Little Garonga for the same rate as Garonga Safari Camp for stays between 1 January and 24th May 2020 – including March 2020! Save over £160 per couple per night! Book by 28 Feb 2020.

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The Garonga Sleep Out

July 2020

The Garonga "Sleep Out" is a viewing deck with a four-poster bed where guests can enjoy a private dinner overlooking a waterhole and spend the night alone in the bush. 95% of guests who “brave it” absolutely love it! A peaceful night’s sleep is not guaranteed - but a truly African adventure is!

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Green comes naturally at Garonga

October 2021

Garonga Safari Co. is invested in reducing their carbon footprint and creating an eco-friendly safari experience in South Africa.

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Garonga Green

April 2017

The ethos behind Garonga is all about conservation, and lots of thought, time and money has been invested to ensure that it is environmentally sustainable.

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