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39 Aug22379 27 Oct22187 Love at First Sight MORE Family Collection presents us with showstopping experiences, ethereal landscapes, and a chance to delve deep into the natural world. Its very own Lion Sands Game Reserve offers us a chance to escape to an exceptional location for a plethora of reasons, especially for our own unforgettable honeymoons. Here we speak to its expert General Manager, Charmaine Banks, to explore its exquisite offerings as it wins Honeymoon Safari Experience of the Year – Mpumalanga. Known as “the place where the sun rises”. Mpumalanga is a place of pure wonder and dazzling charm as it bursts with life and boasts a fine relationship with Mother Nature. And what better way to experience this relationship between humankind and the natural world than with MORE Family Collection. MORE’s General Manager, Charmaine Banks, tells us that MORE is a “fourth generation family business led by CEO, Robert More, that owns and manages a collection of luxury safari lodges, boutique hotels, and residences in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Our origin dates back to 1933 with the founding of Lion Sands Game Reserve.” With six sumptuous lodges and two otherworldly safari reserves, MORE can offer a space to learn and grow near to two natural wonders of the world. Lion Sands is absolutely devoted to the development of the self through its promise of unforgettable moments – alone or shared with loved ones. As the only private reserve in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve and the Kruger National Park, “Lion Sands conserves 12 400hs (30 600ac) of natural habitat,” Charmaine shares. “This is home to the most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, including the Big Five, and is renowned for its leopard viewing. “The Sabie River forms a natural boundary between the two sides, and our four waterside lodges provide the ultimate luxury safari bases. Ivory Lodge and River Lodge are located on the Sabi side, and over on Kruger are Narina Lodge and Tinga Lodge. Ivory Lodge is ultraluxurious, one of only 11 properties to be awarded five Star Premium status by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.” Its USP is that it can offer fully-service concierge services to guests from all around the world. If you’re looking for something unique and completely breathtaking, there’s a whole world dedicated to opulent accommodation, once in a lifetime experiences, and complete luxury travel. Another USP, outlined by Charmaine, is that Lion Sands can guarantee its people show love, compassion, and absolute respect for all of their guests and locals. With a “distinct passion for their work, everyone is important. Many of us are mentioned by name when guests leave reviews. We place a high value on employing locally, on upskilling, maintaining culture, and improving lives within the communities adjacent to the wild spaces we are privileged to work in. “We have experienced field guides and trackers, many that have trained at our own MORE Field Guide College. Our current venture is to upskill 42 community students on the FGASA Career Course. This work is done under the More Community Foundation bursaries programme in collaboration with partner organisations and through sponsorship.” It is this dedication to sharing unparalleled experiences and connection that truly reflects the attitude of the team. They go above and beyond, every time, to ensure that each moment is going to be one that stays in our hearts forever. Catering for all dietary requirements, presenting the most enticing treehouses for comfortable yet lavish stays under the stars – in Lion Sands and Marataba – a creative lab for photo development, and much more, MORE has won Honeymoon Safari Experience of the Year – Mpumalanga by miles – regardless of the tumultuous time that was the pandemic. Alongside many others, one of MORE’s honeymoon guests said, “The room was filled with flowers, champagne, and candles – with a very special surprise gift which blew our minds away!” It is this attention to detail and desire to go out of their way for guests that makes the MORE family an incomparable force within this industry. Honeymoons with MORE are unearthly in the most beautiful way, and we will treasure those moments for an eternity. Contact: Charmaine Banks Company: MORE Family Collection - Lion Sands Game Reserve Web Address: www.more.co.za “Exotic honeymoon, destination wedding, intimate anniversary, or landmark birthday milestone, you can trust us to make it something special.”

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