“Preserve Today, Enjoy Tomorrow”
Why we cull
Culling is essential not only the health of the animals as a group, but also protects the environment and keeps the food web healthy.
Mabalingwe Game Management
The object and purpose of Ludum is to operate an ethical and financially sustainable game farming operation.
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Mammal Species
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Bird Species
Over 2000 mammals call Mabalingwe home
Hunting/culling is only approved if the animals are above the ideal quotas
Why Choose Us!
Ludum Game Consortium
The first game to be introduced to the 8800-hectare Mabalingwe farm back in 1989, was a couple of Hippos, White Rhino, and Sable antelope. A few years later, in 1996, elephants, originally from the Kruger National Park, were relocated to the Reserve as part of a rescue effort, and soon thereafter a herd of buffalo was introduced. Since then, the game at the Reserve has thrived and today more than 40 species of mammal and more than 220 bird species call this ecosystem, consisting of mountains, savannah and African bushveld, home.
However, as the game numbers grew over the years so also did the number of people that visit and reside on Mabalingwe on a full-time basis which meant an increase in conflict and challenges associated with managing the game in a manner that ultimately protects both animals and humans. As such the game owners established “Ludum” in 2018, meaning Game in Latin, not only as being necessary, but also as part of their vision to manage and conserve the game that calls this Reserve home, in such a way that it ensures their preservation whilst simultaneously also protecting the interests of the Reserve’s residents. Ludum will also be used as a vehicle to have ownership of the animals vest in the property owners.
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Why choose Mabalingwe?
Together with our partners we provide the following services.
Game trade
To ensure that the property has the appropriate amount of animals we also offer game trade and bulk game purchasing
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Accommodation
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Spa
Step away from the hustle and bustle of city life and into a bushveld escape at Mabalingwe’s Mbali day spa Read More +
Game drives
View the wide range of animals on Mabalingwe
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Ludum Game Management
Affordable hunting experience
Because we hunt to cull we want to make your hunting experience affordable and memorable.
- Hunting only during weekdays
- Professional hunters available
- Cold storage and skinning are available
- Only a certain amount of animals can be culled during a specific season.
Game we cull at Mabalingwe Game Reserve
Gallery of Hunting options
Zebra
Nyala Bull
Wildebeest
Giraffe
Kudu
Impalas
Red Hartebeest
Waterbuck
Click to view some of our wildlife.
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083 600 9006
Testimonials!
What visitors said about their experience at Mabalingwe
We really enjoyed our stay. The house had everything you can think of and the views are amazing. There are so many activities for kids. We are a 2nd generation visiting Mabalingwe now and it just keeps getting better. The staff is friendly …
Visitor
Marni
Everything I could have imagined. The environment is beautiful, and Tswene is on top of the mountain. The place is very relaxing because it is in the bush. The game drive was also very informative. House 74 was beautiful and clean, and had everything we needed for our stay. The pool was so relaxing because it was hot.
Visitor
Leonah Mabasa
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Premises is neat and tidy and the staff friendly and professional. Thank you Carel for a great game drive. We were lucky enough to see elephants, rhinos, giraffes and many antelopes. Your knowledge and humour made it very enjoyable!
Visitor
Corlea Swanepoel
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