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The amazing safaris at Casart Game Lodge
Casart Game Lodge is situated in the heart of the Grietjie Private Nature Reserve, the northern section of the Balule Nature Reserve, 30 kms south of Phalaborwa. Grietjie Nature Reserve is 2,800 ha in size and holds 6 km river frontage of the mighty Olifants River....
Who knows Maxime?
Since November 2023, our clients have been introduced to Maxime and his incredible story. At just 7 weeks old, Maxime was on the verge of death due to an infection of tickbite fever and parvovirus. Thankfully, Hoedspruit Animal Outreach took Maxime under its wing and...
What is load shedding?
Load shedding in South Africa is a deliberate and controlled way of reducing demand for electricity consumption by switching off power in certain areas for a certain period of time. This is done to prevent a complete collapse of the national grid due to insufficient...
South African wine
South Africa is known for its diverse and vibrant wine industry, with a long history dating back to the 17th century. The country's wine regions benefit from a variety of climates and soil types, allowing for the production of a wide range of grape varieties. Here are...
Do you speak Zulu? The languages of South Africa.
South Africa is a diverse country with a rich linguistic landscape. There are 12 official languages recognized in the country. These languages are:
The beautiful Grietjie private nature reserve
Casart Game lodge is located in the middle of the beautiful Grietjie Private Nature Reserve, also known as Grietjie Game Reserve, is a nature reserve in Limpopo province in South Africa. Here are some key points about Grietjie Private Nature Reserve: Location of...
What does the big five mean
The "Big Five" is a term often used in African safari tourism to refer to five iconic and highly sought-after large mammal species that are popular to observe on wildlife safaris. These animals are known for their size, strength, and difficulty to hunt on foot, which...
