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“ Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle - when the sun comes up,
you'd better be running. ”

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Tsolwana Nature Reserve

TSOLWANA NATURE RESERVE
The primary purpose of the Tsolwana Nature Reserve is the conservation of a representative sample of the region’s karroid landscapes, habitats, heritage and species.

Tsolwana Nature Reserve
Tsolwana was the final result of the state-subsidised stock reduction schemes that was introduced by the government in the severe drought of the late sixties to help protect the soil against erosion.
The decreased stock numbers eventually resulted in the increase of indigenous animals, which eventually led to the area becoming a conservation area and finally in 2005 Eastern Cape Parks Board became responsible for the management of Tsolwana.
Tsolwana is in a mountainous area, with grass plains and acacia thornveld, which is home to a wide variety of fauna and flora. It is 8500ha in size and marks the start of the Karoo plains.
The reserve gets its name from the Xhosa word "Spike" which is characterised by a prominent hill within the reserve.

Location
Tsolwana Nature Reserve is situated approximately 60 kilometers west of Queenstown and 30 kilometers south east of Tarkastad, nestled on the edge of the Winterberg range.

Climate
Tsolwana lies within a summer rainfall region, but rainfall is unpredictable and often falls in heavy storms, sometimes with accompanying hail, particularly in November. Rainfall peaks during January to March.
Snow is not uncommon in the winter months and spells of cold, wet southerly winds can cause wildlife losses, particularly in plains species.
Temperatures also vary greatly. Summer maximum reaches 38°C, but frost can be expected between May to August. Strong north-westerly winds can be expected from July to September, while frequent southwesterly winds bring rain in summer.

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The Central Kalahari

Experience the Central Kalahari and Haina Safari Lodge

The setting of Haina Safari Lodge is classically African, relaxed and informal. The Main Boma consists of a lounge, dining room and bar area decorated in wood and thatch. A swimming pool, sun deck, well-appointed bar and and an expansive boma eating area are among the facilities available to visitors. The sundeck is a popular spot for social activities and for exchanging accounts of the various sightings of birds and animals seen during the day.The Lodge accommodates up to 20 guests in tented accommodation which are all private with their own decks.

Accommodation

-Luxury tents

The 6 Luxury tents consist of a bedroom and en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet .

-Superior Luxury Tents

The 4 Superior Luxury tents have thatch roofs, large decks and full bathrooms. All units are furnished in subtle earth tones and dark woods in a contemporary African theme and reflect the bush area.

Activities

Guided drives by experienced and knowledgeable guides to view the game, teeming bird life and surrounding areas is the most popular pastime. For the less adventurous time may be spent absorbing the sun, enjoying a 360-degree view and sampling the delectable fare provided by the resident chef.

Bushmen - Cultural Experience Haina Safari Lodge is located in close proximity to the ancient mecca of the Bushmen that inhabited the area about 6 000 years ago. Haina is home to a group of Bushmen, who are free to continue their nomadic life or join the experienced staff at Haina. They will share with you how they go about their daily lives, how they search for roots and plants to live on, how to make a fire and do a rain dance.
Quad biking is a novel way to explore the verdant countryside adjacent to Haina Safari Lodge and to view the game and bird life. It also presents an outlet for the young at heart to give vent to their thirst for excitement.
WildLife Highlights would be sightings of the big cats, they are extremely vocal and seen regularly. There are several territorial leopards and cheetahs that also move through the conservancy. There are the usual antelope species especially herds of Gemsbuck, Blue Wildebeest and Eland. Kudu are also plentiful. Wild Dog sightings, brown and spotted hyena. Game drives are lead by an experienced guide and bushman tracker. Evening sundowners are served after the game drive with the sun setting over the Kalahari. Game also come to drink at the waterhole adjacent to the Boma throughout the day. Both migrating and residential species of birds with over 250 species positively identified.

Full day excursion into Deception Valley, Kalahari National Park:

Depart early morning and make our way to the Central Kalahari National Park. The driving time is approximately 2 hours to the park. Arriving at Deception Pan we will enjoy a “Kalahari” brunch. Deception Valley is an ancient fossil river, game viewing is especially good as there are open plains and it is common to see very large herds of antelope. We will visit the camp site of Mark and Delia Owens, the authors of the book “Cry of the Kalahari”, we will learn more about their journeys in this fascinating region of Africa. Returning to Haina in the late afternoon in time to freshen up before our evening meal.

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