Mala Mala Game Reserve

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Kruger National Park which includes tranquil scenes, landscape views and bird life
Kruger National Park which includes tranquil scenes, landscape views and bird life
Kruger National Park showing landscape views, land animals and safari adventures
Kruger National Park which includes a sunset
Sunrise at the Earth Lodge Sabi Sabi Game Reserve. Game drives start bright and early with coffee and danishes at 5:00 a.m. Departures at 5:30 a.m.

The tree seen silhouetted is The Marula Tree and has a history as a source of nutrition dating back to 10,000 years B.C. and it is certainly one of Africa's botanical treasures. 
The multiple uses of the tree, it's bark, leaves, fruit, nut and kernels are legendary. My favorite is when the fruit ripens and drops to the ground and lightly ferments ... the elephants, giraffes, warthogs, and other animals get wasted and the party gets started safari style !
http://youtu.be/D5E5TjkDvU0

The fruits are a good food source and high in vitamin C. 
The skin can be boiled to make a drink or burnt to be used as a substitute for coffee. 
The wood is soft for carving
The inner bark can be used to make rope and for making dye
They produce small tasty nuts which are rich in protein. 
The Oil is used as a skin cosmetic. 
Their green leaves are eaten to relieve heartburn.
The bark contains antihistamines 

The fruit can also be cooked to produce jam, juices and alcoholic beverages like "Amarula" a delicious South African Cream Liqueur that substrates just fine for coffee creamer any time of the day as far as I'm concerned. It also is used to brew a very tasty, potent South African  moonshine known locally as "Mampoer" after a local Chief who favored it. It is said to make grown men weep.

the Venda people of Southern Africa maintain that bark infusions can be used to determine the gender of an unborn child. If a woman wants a son the male tree is used, and for a daughter, the female tree. If the child of the opposite gender is born, the child is said to be very special as it was able to defy the spirits. 

Oh, and did I mention it sacred. 

#treetrove #goldenhour
Kruger Gate Hotel

Kruger Gate Hotel

4 out of 5
Paul Kruger Gate, Portia Shabangu Road Skukuza Mpumalanga
The price is ¥46,492 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
¥46,492
¥54,155 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Skukuza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Kruger Gate Hotel
Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

4.5 out of 5
Selati Bridge Skukuza Mpumalanga
The price is ¥104,548 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
¥104,548
¥122,999 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Mbombela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
Amazing stay, from the room the the staff and to the food, everything was just perfect and breathtaking. Absolutely loved the safari, and the hotel guide, he was so knowledgeable and patient. A truly amazing experience, thankyou everyone at the Shalati.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites
aha Skukuza Safari Lodge

aha Skukuza Safari Lodge

5 out of 5
Skukuza Rd Mbombela Mpumalanga
The price is ¥25,502 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
¥25,502
¥38,829 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Mbombela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kruger National Park and AM Spa Kruger are ...
aha Skukuza Safari Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Elephant Point

Elephant Point

4 out of 5
R536 Kruger Road Skukuza Mpumalanga
Stay at this vacation home in eMakhazeni. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paul Kruger Statue and Paul Kruger ...
Elephant Point
7 mins to Kruger National Park. Secure, luxury family villa overlooking the Park

7 mins to Kruger National Park. Secure, luxury family villa overlooking the Park

Hazyview MP
Stay at this villa in eMakhazeni. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Paul Kruger Statue and Paul Kruger Gate are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
This was a gorgeous house and the staff was really friendly!

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

7 mins to Kruger National Park. Secure, luxury family villa overlooking the Park
Self Catering Chalets - Manyeleti

Self Catering Chalets - Manyeleti

2.5 out of 5
Manyeleti Game Reserve Manyeleti Mpumalanga
Stay at this chalet in Manyeleti. Enjoy free parking, in-room massages, and a picnic area.
Self Catering Chalets - Manyeleti
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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