If you are planning to experience South Africa’s cultural and natural assets – from Cape Town up to the Limpopo, without the hassle of contacting various operators, the Transfrontier Parks Destinations will take you there!
Established in 2004, Transfrontier Parks Destinations comprises of a group of ethical, holiday destinations focused on promoting community-based tourism across South Africa. Since inception, the company has championed responsible tourism and conservation and is, thus Fair Trade Tourism certified.
Today, its portfolio includes 12 community-owned lodges, safari camps, cultural camps and other experiences. Many of them are situated in geographically distinct and ecologically diverse locations.
In this age of the pandemic and social distancing, escaping to any one of their properties is a sure way to self-isolate. At these destinations, you can expect top-notch, clean facilities; unique African experiences and excellent hospitality, which has kept many of their guests coming back to see more.
Transfrontier Parks Destinations lodges, camps and experiences
If you love travelling to new places to see and experience new environments and cultures, you will love Transfrontier Parks Destinations’ various offering.
The group’s four Lodges include the 4-Star !Xaus Lodge in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. It is owned by the Mier and ǂKhomani San communities and won an award for Poverty Reduction at the World Responsible Tourism Awards. Read our review of this wonderful lodge HERE.
You will also love the 3-Star Awelani Lodge, which is situated close to the Kruger National Park’s Pafuri gate in a 1 700ha nature reserve and is owned by the local Mutele community. Read our review of this amazing lodge HERE.
Owned by the Mamaila Kolobetona community, the 4-Star Nahakwe Lodge in central Limpopo, is another gem. Read our review of this remarkable lodge HERE.
The 3-Star Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge in the Maloti Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area will leave you in awe. It is owned by the Batlokoa community of QwaQwa. Read our review of this magnificent lodge HERE.
For those seeking an authentic African safari experience, Transfrontier Parks Destinations also has eight rustic Camps in Limpopo – the majority located along the Western side of Kruger National Park, which form part of the African Ivory Route. These are aimed at the adventurous responsible traveller and are also owned by local communities.
There are four safari and adventure camps, which include the Mtomeni Safari Camp in the Letaba Ranch and Mutale Falls Safari Camp in Makuya Park, which are both unfenced from the Kruger National Park. Read our review of these amazing destinations – Mtomeni Safari Camp HERE and Mutale Falls Safari CampHERE.
At the Nthubu Safari Camp in the Masebe Game Reserve, you can relax and enjoy an extraordinarily tranquil experience in a game reserve with no dangerous animals. Read more on Nthubu Safari Camp HERE.
The remote Mafefe 4×4 Camp above the Lekgalameetse reserve in Northern Drakensberg is another popular holiday destination for those seeing to really escape into the isolation of the bushveld.
Transfrontier Parks Destinations also offers the chance to meet local communities and experience their cultures and traditions. They have four Cultural Camps, closely associated with local traditional communities, who provide insights into their lives and crafts.
The Modjajdi Cultural Camp, near Tzaneen, provides visitors an interesting combination of cultural and natural activities in the famous Modjadji Cycad Reserve.
Centered on traditional salt mining, the Baleni Cultural Camp, at the Sautini Natural Hot Spring near Giyani, allows you the opportunity to see how modern people integrate ancient traditions and techniques into their 21st century lives.
Situated at the foot of the Luaname Mountains, in the heart of the Venda tribal territory, the Fundudzi Cultural Camp offers an opportunity to experience life in the shoes of the hospitable locals. We shared more about Fundudzi Cultural Camp HERE.
Or you can choose the Blouberg Cultural Camp at the foot of the Blouberg Mountains north of the Waterberg Mountains in Limpopo.
Visiting the Mother City? You will love the 4-Star Moonglow Guest House, which happens to be the group’s only privately owned property. It is located in Simonstown near Cape Town and places you within reach of all that the Cape Peninsula has to offer the traveller.
Also see their 4×4 trails offering HERE; their other experiences HERE; and their various Itineraries HERE as well as their Hiking Adventure offerings HERE.
To book any of the lodges and camps, click HERE.
Transfrontier Parks Destinations reviews from previous guests
“One of the truly ethical businesses in South Africa. TFPD lodges are unique, interesting and located in some of South Africa’s most beautiful areas. If you want to support local this is the company to use,” wrote Johan Radcliffe.
Transfrontier Parks Destinations headquarters are at Cirtech House, Stibitz Street, Westlake Business Park, Tokai, Cape Town. Here is their location on Google Maps. Call +27 (0) 21 701 7860 or email info@tfpd.co.za. Visit them online at www.tfpd.co.za today.
