15 reasons why you should visit the Manyeleti Game Reserve

31 March 2017

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Situated at the western edge of the Kruger National Park - the 23,000-hectare Manyeleti Game Reserve is the ideal location if you’re looking to escape the crowds at the Kruger National Park.

There are only three lodges in the Manyeleti Game Reserve - ensuring that you have ultimate privacy. Like the Kruger National Park, Manyeleti is also a Big Five safari destination - giving travellers a great opportunity of spotting these magnificent animals without interruption.

If you’re still unconvinced, here are 15 reasons why you should visit the Manyeleti Game Reserve. However, a South African safari holiday should be on top of your bucket list.

One of the ladies from the Red Road pride quenching her thirst in a small natural pool. The early morning sun lighting up the backdrop giving a warming effect to the image:) #wildlife_perfection #wildlifephotography #tintswalosafarilodge #manyeletigamereserve #greaterkruger #animalzone#wildlifeplanet #igbest_animals #africageographic #lion#instanature#canon5dmarkiii

A post shared by Christof Schoeman Wildlife (@christofschoeman_wildlife) on Feb 8, 2016 at 1:50am PST

My brother's keeper Two males hunting wildebeest in a synchronized fashion. #manyeletigamereserve #tintswalolodges #greaterkruger #wildlifephotography #cheetahs #hunting#canon5dmarkiii @canon_photos @animalzone @wildgeography @wildlifeanmls @wildlifefriend @wildlife.planet #igbest_animals

A post shared by Christof Schoeman Wildlife (@christofschoeman_wildlife) on Feb 12, 2016 at 10:53am PST

��❤️ | #manyeleti #southafrica #nikond5300

A post shared by Giulia Faccioli (@machenoia) on Sep 8, 2016 at 2:27am PDT

Hiding in the bush #africa #southafrica #kruger #nationalpark #manyeleti #gamereserve #tintswalo #safari #adventure #travels #traveldiary #nature #beauty #naturephotography #bigfivegame #rhino #africanportraits #africanamazing #photosafari #upcloseandpersonal #picoftheday #throwback # #livingthedream

A post shared by Vaishagh Sabu (@vaishaghsabu) on Feb 17, 2017 at 12:11am PST

#youshallnotpass #zebra #giraffe #bushlife

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Baboons

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Cubs of the Talamati pride giving mom some love #manyeletigamereserve #tintswalosafarilodge#lioncubs#wildlifephotography#wildlifeplanet#animalprint#instanature#ic_animals#igbest_animals#animalzone#africageographic

A post shared by Christof Schoeman Wildlife (@christofschoeman_wildlife) on Feb 9, 2016 at 6:49pm PST

I've got your back dad!;) #manyeletigamereserve #tintswalosafarilodge #canon5dmkiii #canonphotography #canon_photos #lionking #cubs @krugerparkdotcom @igscwildlife @wildgeography @wow_planet @wildlife.pic

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Zebra crossing...��

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The King is here. #africa #adventurer #wildlife #nature #krugernationalpark #manyeletigamereserve #livingthedream #travel #lion #theking

A post shared by Vaishagh Sabu (@vaishaghsabu) on Dec 29, 2016 at 5:04am PST

It's cocktail time! �� A região do Kruger e do Great Kruger tá enfrentando a maior seca dos últimos 50 anos. Não é à toa que os animais se fartam quando vêem agua correndo

A post shared by Mari Campos (@maricampos) on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:09pm PDT

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