Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve, offers excellent game lodge accommodation near Musina and Alldays, on the Limpopo River, bordering Mapungubwe and is part of the De Beers Diamond Route. It has an abundance of wildlife and birdlife as well as spectacular wilderness scenery, activities, self drive, by Wildlife South Africa
 
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VENETIA LIMPOPO NATURE RESERVE

 
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"Step into the wilderness of old Africa"
 

LOCATION

Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve offers accommodation near Musina and Alldays, on the Limpopo River and is part of the De Beers Diamond Route.

ABOUT VENETIA LIMPOPO NATURE RESERVE

Set in the Limpopo valley amidst rugged sandstone cliffs and ancient baobabs, the 36 000 hectare De Beers’ Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve is a piece of old Africa.

Just 80km from Musina in Limpopo Province, the reserve is adjacent to and forms part of Mapungubwe National Park – site of southern Africa’s first kingdom. A World Heritage Site, Mapungubwe is also part of the Limpopo-Shashe Transfrontier Conservation Area.

Venetia is well loved for its wildlife which include Black and White Rhino, Elephant, Lion and African wild dog. The birdlife is spectacular and include birds like the Pel’s Fishing Owl and Senegal Coucal.

ACCOMMODATION

A maximum of 17 guests (sharing) can be accommodated.

  • 3 luxury air-conditioned chalets with en-suite facilities - 10 persons
  • 3 separate double rooms with air conditioners, electric fans, accommodating a maximum of 7 additional persons
  • Laundry service is provided

The central lodge:

  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Open dining / recreation area under thatch
  • Adjacent bar area
  • Camp fire / braai patio
  • Guests may self-cater
  • If preferred, experienced catering staff will be engaged to attend to their every culinary need

RATES

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ACTIVITIES

  • Bird watching accompanied by trained guides
  • Game drives
  • Guided walks to view San rock paintings and archaeological sites
  • A 4 x 4 eco route
  • Radio tracking of wild dog or lion
  • Visits to Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site
  • Sundowners overlooking the confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers.

WILDLIFE & NATURE

The abundant wildlife includes lion, elephant, black and white rhino and elusive African Wild dog. Radio tracking (telemetry) trips are offered for both wild dogs and lion, which substantially increases the chance of seeing these sought after species.

BIRDING

Birding is especially good in the area with over 400 bird species being recorded and amongst others include the following species:

  • Pel's Fishing Owl
  • Three-banded courser
  • Pennant-winged Nightjar
  • Meyer's Parrot
  • Meves's Starling
  • Senegal Coucal
  • Thick-billed Cuckoo
  • Tropical Boubou.

A trained guide is available to help discover the regions specials.

DIRECTIONS

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We look forward to welcoming you at Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve!

CONTACT US

Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve
Tel (Local): 053 838 8223
Tel (Int.): +27 53 838 8223
Web: www.diamondroute.co.za
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