Blog from Mpala
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Still in love with Africa
November 2016, my wife and I came back to Mpala to experience the magic, presence, and the familiarity we had experienced the first time we visited Mpala. This time, we had invited a couple of friends along so they too could experience the same. At Phalaborwa Airport,...
A cold winter night was turned into South Africa
One cold and dark winter night I mentioned safari in South Africa to Dorrit. 6 months later, a Monday in August, we are in Hoedspuit. We are greeted by Ryno. Welcome to South Africa. To the biggest experience of our lives. On our way to the lodge we fool around....
We will most definitely be back
We began planning our Mpala Safari in 2008. One night, we had watched something on the telly and before we turned off the TV, we zapped through the channels. On DK4 we saw a program about Mpala. About the place, the tours, how it was started and so on. We were very...
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An incredible knowledge
Thank you for an incredible holiday! We have enjoyed the stay immensely, and you have a kind, smiling and accommodating staff. Especially, we would like to thank Luke for some amazing tours. He has an incredible knowledge and a great way to convey it + a keen eye for...
The perfect surroundings, the best food, the most awesome tours
Dear everyone at Mpala, We have had the most incredible week at Mpala. You have the greatest surroundings, the best food, the most amazing tours – Amalia just loved to drive ATV – and you are by far the greatest staff. The trip to Kruger was awesome. We would so much...
We will spread the word about this place when we get back home.
We did not have so many expectations before our departure from home as it was our first travel to Africa. It has been one of the most amazing travels we have ever experienced. Much of the credit to that goes to Mpala. Amazing and passionate rangers with a great...
The roaring of the lions as extra spice and the most beautiful starry night
Dear everybody at the Mapala. We have felt terribly spoilt, well treated, and we have enjoyed every minute. Our week has gone by in a flash. It is amazing the way the program for the week has been put together with new experiences every single day. The knowledge of...
Thank you for a greeeat stay here
Hello Mpala, Thank you so much for a perfect stay. We have met the nicest and most friendly staff always ready with a smile. Berry has been truly unique with a great knowledge, wonderful humour and perfect service. We have spent many great hours together with him. The...
