Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Tuli Block Travel Guide

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Explore Botswana's Northern Tuli Game Reserve: a land of giants, diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and rich history. An unforgettable safari experience.

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Northern Tuli Game Reserve

The Northern Tuli Game Reserve (NTGR), also known as Notugre, is a 72,000-hectare wildlife conservation area in northeastern Botswana, bordering South Africa and Zimbabwe. It boasts diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and a rich history, offering an authentic African safari experience.

A brief summary to Northern Tuli Game Reserve

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Northern Tuli Game Reserve.

The best time for wildlife viewing is during the dry season (May to September) when animals congregate around water sources.
Pack layers of clothing as temperatures can fluctuate significantly between day and night.
Bring binoculars for enhanced wildlife and bird viewing.
Consider booking a night drive for the chance to see nocturnal animals.
Respect the wildlife and maintain a safe distance during game drives and walking safaris.

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Getting There

Air

The easiest way to reach Northern Tuli Game Reserve is by charter plane to the Limpopo Valley Airfield. The Limpopo Valley Air Taxi offers a semi-regular scheduled service from Lanseria, Johannesburg, into Limpopo Valley Airfield. Contact your lodge for transfer arrangements from the airfield to the reserve.
Road

Self-driving to Northern Tuli requires a 4x4 vehicle due to the unpaved roads. From Pont Drift border post, follow the signs to your chosen lodge. Note that border crossing fees may apply (approximately 140 BWP or 10 USD). Check with your lodge for the latest road conditions and directions.

Discover more about Northern Tuli Game Reserve

The Northern Tuli Game Reserve (NTGR) is a captivating destination in the easternmost part of Botswana, where the Shashe and Limpopo Rivers converge. This 72,000-hectare reserve, also called Notugre, forms an integral part of the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area. NTGR distinguishes itself with dramatic landscapes, from towering sandstone cliffs and basalt formations to mopane bushland, riverine woodlands, and marshlands. These diverse habitats support an impressive array of wildlife, including approximately 48 mammal species and over 350 bird species.Home to an estimated 20,000 animals, the reserve offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. Visitors can witness large herds of elephants digging for water in dry riverbeds, as well as healthy populations of zebra, wildebeest, eland, kudu, impala, and other species. NTGR is also home to major predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas, and reintroduced wild dogs. Birdlife is prolific, making it a paradise for ornithologists. Night drives offer the chance to spot nocturnal creatures such as aardvarks, civets, and African wild cats.The area's history is equally compelling. NTGR lies close to Mapungubwe Hill, an ancient kingdom that flourished between 1220 and 1290 AD, leaving behind sophisticated artifacts and evidence of extensive trade networks. The reserve also features San Bushmen rock paintings, remnants of the area's earliest inhabitants. In more recent times, the area played a role in Cecil Rhodes' vision of a Cape to Cairo railway and witnessed conflicts during the Boer War.Today, the Northern Tuli Game Reserve is a haven for active conservation and sustainable tourism. Visitors can explore the reserve through game drives, walking safaris, horseback riding, and even hot air ballooning. Several lodges and camps within the reserve offer diverse accommodation options, from luxury tented suites to rustic bush camps.