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Askari
Game Lodge provides a unique African safari
experience with Big 5 wildlife experience in Malaria
free area viewing, superb sunday lunches, Elephant
Experiences - include bush walks and interaction
with our elephants and a 'touch and feed'
experience, private museum and ox wagon collection
and relaxation therapy at our spa |
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Our two elephants, Damara and Nzewe
are
both sub-adult males aged around 12 and 14 years
respectively as at Sept 2008. They arrived at
Plumari in Sept 2006.
They were born and living as wild elephant on a
private game reserve in Limpopo Province which at
the time was about 50% overpopulated with elephants.
Threatened with being culled, Damara and Nzewe were
acquired by Elephants for Africa Forever ("EFAF")
and put into their
licensed training programme. Upon satisfactory
completion, they were relocated to Askari Lodge
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The Plumari Africa Game Reserve, in which Askari
Lodge is situated,
comprises a pristine malaria free wilderness area of
over 3000 hectares. The Reserve boasts an amazing
natural African bushveld with an abundance of flora,
fauna, birdlife and wildlife.
Two game drives, each approximately 3 hours in
duration, are scheduled daily. Late afternoon drives
will involve a sundowner, with a fantastic
view towards the end of the drive.
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Our accompanied bush walks
offer
guests an ideal opportunity to learn more about the
fauna and flora of the region, as well as discover
some of the smaller inhabitants of our reserve.
Allow our guides to point out the finer details of
the reserve. Which plants may be used for medicinal
purposes and which are preferred by
the animals in the reserve. Discover rock carvings
along the way, in an area alongside what is said to
be the oldest mountain range
on earth, the Magaliesberg. The variety of insects
and birds is astounding - don't forget your camera!
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Situated within the Gala Hall is our museum.
Askari Lodge boasts one of the largest private
collections of ox wagons, carts and other animal
drawn vehicles from the period 1800 to 1900.
Tools and other collectibles from that era are also
on view in our museum.
The Main Lodge building was built in the mid 1800's.
Every effort hasbeen made to restore this wonderful
building to the splendour it was some 150 years ago.
No structural changes are permitted.
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Our first class chefs invite you to experience a
gastronomical world where Pan African meets
traditional South African cuisine. Dishes are
designed to complement each individuals specific
palate. Items which can be expected from the dinner
buffet include amongst others, rich casseroles and
the finest cuts of meat from our carvery. They are
in return complemented with mouth-watering light and
fluffy desserts. Sunday lunches are enjoyed while
watching the elephant play in the dam in front of
the main lodge. Breakfasts are served up to 10h00 on
Sundays and are very popular with sport car and
biking clubs - a special rate is available for group
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Askari
Spa at Askari Game Lodge reflects the environment
that surrounds it – African veldt and wildlife rise
up to meet the African sky and majestic Magaliesberg
mountain range. Our core philosophy of natural
health is based on nurture, inspiration and the use
of mother Earth's ingredients, to provide you with
the most invigorating treatments imaginable. For
centuries, African women have utilized natural
herbal concoctions, creams and oils to enhance
natural beauty and to maintain health.
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