Located in the Limpopo province close to the grey-green greasy Limpopo River. The river where the elephant got his trunk, according to Rudyard Kipling...

Mananga Safaris are owned and run by Sureta and Kobus Fourie, whose only objective is to give you the finest of safaris. They have at their disposal more than 35.000 hectare of unspoilt wilderness, where you will be able to see and photograph a wide variety of animals, from the smallest antelope to the largest land-mammal in Africa, the elephant.

The slightly hilly terrain is diverse, from mopane woodlands, baobab woodlands to wide-open plains dotted with kopjes – small and larger isolated granite formations – which when climbed offer a spectacular view. The area is part of a large conservation project, involving the local communities and offers a beautiful and contrasting landscape.

A safari with Mananga is a unique experience where you have exclusivity of the lodge and in turn won't be sharing the pool or the game viewer with any strangers. All staff will cater to your desires, and only yours, for the duration of your safari.

Mananga Safaris employ nature guides that are in a class of their own. They are pleasant, considerate, humorous and capable of discussing everything from the parental care of elephants to the current political situation in Zimbabwe.

MEET THEM BELOW...

Meet Johnny Verster

Mananga Safaris

Johnny was born in the Limpopo province of South Africa where he has
lived all his life.

He was just a small child when his uncle introduced him to the bushveld. A constant inspiration to young Johnny who discovered that the bush with its wildlife, its flora & fauna, was a place he thrived in and ultimately pursued a career in.

Johnny is very experienced and has up until now guided foreigners and locals for 14 years. He is calm, competent and sometimes appears to have eyes in the back of his head. A real gentleman with an easy smile, he will do everything he can to make your safari unforgettable.

He enjoys fishing and is constantly honing his skills in order that he may actually one day catch something.

Meet Julious Heyneke

Mananga Safaris

Julious is a born and bred South African. Born in the town of Musina, then a small copper mining town, on the northern border of the Limpopo province.

With his special love for the bushveld he was early on in life decisive about pursuing a career in that field, and has for the last seven years guided many foreign visitors. Beside his native tongues, English and Afrikaans, he also speaks some Spanish.

Julious is a very sociable person who enjoys working with people thus sharing his vast amount of knowledge on everything nature holds. He is very fond of children who fascinate him with their multitude of questions and will go out of his way to keep the youngsters entertained.

He is an enthusiastic rugby player, one of South Africa’s national sports.

Meet Kobus Vorster

Mananga Safaris

Kobus was born in the town of Musina, the most northern one in South Africa. He grew up with his twin brother on a citrus farm situated just 40 kilometres to the south.

As children, he and his twin spent most of their time in the bush and after school both studied agriculture and returned to their parental farm to work. In 2002 Kobus started guiding foreign clients on safari, sharing his vast knowledge of the bush, the game, the flora and fauna.

Kobus enjoys most outdoor activities, is a devoted rugby fan and gifted wildlife photographer.

His love for the bush and all things in it combined with his calm, easy going and friendly personality is guaranteed to make a safari with Kobus in front, an experience always to be remembered.

Meet John Withaker

Mananga Safaris

Born in South Africa and has since lived in Namibia and Zimbabwe.
He moved back to South Africa in 2001 and later studied Tourism Management for 3 years.

John has been guiding for the last two years, he loves being in the bush where no two days are ever alike. He finds great pleasure in guiding and this way meeting people from all walks of life.

John is very polite, easygoing and more than capable. With him you are in the best of hands.