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LOWVELD ACTIVITY GUIDE 2021 L I V I N G get out and go GREAT STUFF TO SEE, DO AND VISIT Lowveld Living - NovDec - ActivityGuide.pdf 1 2020/10/16 10:31:42 YOUR GUARDIAN ALONG THE N4 Our 24-hour Helpdesk is only a FREE call away C M Y CM MY CY CMY K www.tracn4.co.za facebook.com/TracN4 instagram.com/TracN4 @TRACN4route TRACN4 LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE A self-catering glamping camp perfectly AFRICAMPS AT MACKERS located for your safari to Kruger National Park or to explore the jaw-dropping sights on the Panorama Route. Each tent faces the tranquil Sabie River and has a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge, en suite bathroom, two bedrooms and comfortably sleeps 5 guests. Breakfast and braai baskets can be ordered for guests to prepare. Enjoy a massage or facial from the comfort of your tent or unwind at the infinity pool. S93, R536 Sabie Road, Hazyview, 1242. www.africamps.com For those seeking a memorable wildlife ELEPHANT WHISPERS, encounter, elephant activities at Elephant Hazyview Whispers are an exciting, touching experience which will leave you with a renewed respect and admiration for these gentle giants of Africa. From a wonderful, one-hour elephant interaction, to walking with the elephants or spending a full day with them; the Elephant Whispers team look forward to sharing the magic of the African elephant with you. 082 498 4683, [email protected], www.elephantwhispers.co.za Offering breathtaking helicopter adventures MPUMALANGA over the scenic Lowveld, simply the best way to HELICOPTER CO. Hazyview experience the beauty of this area. Departing from Hazyview, all local airfields and lodges, the scenic flights explore the Sabie Valley, cascading waterfalls, dramatic rock formations and spectacular views of the legendary Blyde River Canyon. The Cascades and Canyon Spectacular flight swoops over God’s Window before landing at the ultimate picnic venue on the mountain. Custom charters and transfers also available on request. 084 505 2052, [email protected], www.mhelicopter.co.za 1 LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE Snakes, crocodiles, lizards, tortoises, frogs and PERRY’S BRIDGE REPTILE spiders are all on show at this Park. PARK, Hazyview Shows: 11am and 3pm Venomous snakes. 12pm and 4pm Python demonstration. 12.30pm Bearded dragon feeding and 1pm Tortoise feeding. All weather permitting. Open daily from 10am-5pm. Closed on Fridays, except during school and public holidays. Perry’s Bridge Trading Post and Tourism Centre, Hazyview. 013 737 7680, www.perrysbridgereptilepark.co.za Award-winning, family-managed and owned, Hamilton’s Parks is run with passion and HAMILTON PARK dedication to service excellence. A bush lodge COUNTRY LODGE, off the beaten track, it offers comfortable and Hazyview affordable accommodation with delicious meals, a croc enclosure, horse trails, as well as hiking trails on the property. A gateway to the Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon, this lodge is in the heart of the Lowveld in Mpumalanga. Bushveld, home living at its best. Contact Kurt or Lyn on 082 723 3722, [email protected], www.hamiltonparks.com 2 LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE Halfway between Lydenburg and Dullstroom, where the Highveld ends and the Lowveld begins, that’s where you’ll find us. Amid the spectacular Steenkamps mountain range where the air is clean, the smiles are warm and the veld carries its own distinctive perfume. Here we celebrate the joy of life and friendships at our farm, The Cowshed. Visit www.thecowshed.co.za for more. Use code: COWSHED GETAWAY when making your booking and get a 10% discount. T’s & C’s apply. 3 LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE Africology Spa uses natural bio-identical ingredients. Therapeutic in its approach, AFRICOLOGY, Hoedspruit treatments are aligned to various holistic principles, including energy balancing, aromatherapy and sound therapy. Facilities include couples and single treatment rooms, showers, changing facilities, outside pedicure deck, and a relaxation garden. Half and full-day spa packages with brunch and lunch options and a kid’s spa menu. Bookings 076 339 1035, [email protected]. Facebook page/ Africology spa Hoedspruit, Instagram@Africology. Hoedspruit. africologyspa.com Ever wondered why birds sing? Let us show you why. Come and enjoy a flight with the LEADING EDGE FLIGHT most amazing bird’s eye views ever. The SCHOOL, Hoedspruit 180-degree panoramic views make you feel as free as a bird. Flights are done over the Blyde River Canyon and Big 5 game reserves, taking off from Hoedspruit. Fly in the world’s most versatile three-axis microlight known as the BANTAM. Flights of 20, 30 and 60 minutes are available. 60 minutes are required to go over the canyon. 083 400 1405, [email protected], www.lefssa.com A family-friendly glamping location with 11 AFRICAMPS AT self-catering tents beautifully dotted around a HOEDSPRUIT magnificent dam popular for catch-and- release fishing of Carp, Bass, Bream, and Barbel. Each tent has a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge, en suite bathroom, two bedrooms and a private outdoor wood-fired hot tub. Cook-Your-Own breakfast and braai baskets can be ordered. The camp offers a selection of expertly guided Panorama Route tours and game drives to Kruger National Park and nearby reserves. Guernsey Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380. www.africamps.com 4 LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE HAZYVIEW 1.2km aerial PLUS rope adventure park cable trail 2.5 hrs of fun Skywaytrails.com 082 825 0209 All ages – 013 737 6747 guides help the little ones Experience the thrill 5 LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE Recipient of the 2019 Lilizela Award for the Best 4-Star Game Lodge in South Africa, Phelwana is PHELWANA GAME perfectly situated in the Hoedspruit area, LODGE, Hoedspruit Limpopo. Located a mere 40km from the world- renowned Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate, Phelwana is the perfect destination for guests wanting to relax with the luxury of privacy in the South African Bushveld. 015 793 2475, 071 659 9555. [email protected], www.phewlana.co.za Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge is a boutique bush stay which appeals to all the senses. It can SAFARI MOON BUSH accommodate up to 12 guests in enormous, LODGE, Hoedspruit designed to perfection, rooms. A sumptuous breakfast is included daily on the pool deck, and dinner is on request. Safari Moon organises activities like hot air ballooning, Blyde boat cruises, massages by Africology, Kruger Park and Panorama tours. Alternatively, take a self-drive or relax around the bush pool under an umbrella with a G&T. Enquire about wellness weekend packages and weddings. Nicola on 083 449 5868, www.safarimoon.co.za Creators of Natural Earth Safaris, David and Troy, were born and raised in the bush. After NATURAL EARTH SAFARIS, years of running safari operations and game Hoedspruit ranging, they combined their experience and friendship to give guests a once in a lifetime safari experience. Stay at the exclusive-use 10-sleeper Tuskers Safari Camp in the pristine wilderness of the Klaserie Reserve in the Greater Kruger. Enjoy a catered or self-catering stay with two personalised game drives a day. Bush walks also available. 071 220 0466, 071 030 2676, [email protected], www.naturalearthsafaris.com 6 LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE ‘’A on kind experi n Sou Africa d Arican contin thrill spending nigh o two n lu Boeing 37- boutique tel.’’ MID WEEK WEEKEND TAPAS & SPECIAL RATES SUNDOWNERS R1995 PPPN R2750 PPPN WED – SAT INCL BREAKFAST INCL BREAKFAST 16:30 – 19:00 By reservation only 087 6556 737 | [email protected] | www.aerotel.co.za 1406 Zandspruit Boulevard, R527, Hoedspruit, Limpopo 7 LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE The Centre at Moholoholo, in Hoedspruit, contributes to the conservation of endangered MOHOLOHOLO WILDLIFE species, and the rehabilitation of injured and REHABILITATION poisoned wildlife. Tours are awareness based CENTRE, Hoedspruit and aim to awaken you to the critical situation of our wildlife. Two tours daily from Monday to Saturday, 9.30am and 3pm. R531 near Kampersrus, Hoedspruit, Limpopo. 015 795 5236, [email protected], www.moholoholo.co.za Ukuthula Bush Lodge is a desire to live differently, closer to the essentials... They look UKUTHULA BUSH LODGE, forward to welcoming you to share moments Hoedspruit of life, combining the serenity and authenticity of the African Bush. There is still so much to discover. They are also home to a French bakery – come and taste the delicacies of LA Baguette. UKUTHULA Bush Lodge: 356, Kierrieklapper Street. Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate 1380 Hoedspruit. 076 466 6196, [email protected], Facebook/IBHALANSIPty Echo Caves is one of SA’s longest caves and has been declared a national monument. The cave ECHO CAVES, Ohrigstad was opened to the public in 1959. Expect to see gigantic chambers with natural formations like the statue of Madonna and a stalactite in the shape of a charging elephant. Guided tours for young and old are available every day of the year, guided by our local guides. Off the R36 en-route to Hoedspruit, Ohrigstad, Limpopo. Open from 8.30am- 4.30.pm. Anneke 013 238 0015, 072 805 5023. [email protected], www.echocaves.co.za 8 LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE LOWVELD LIVING – ACTIVITY GUIDE inside the Kruger National Park We invite you to be part of our story – a tale of the wonder and beauty of the Kruger National Park, the authentic charm of Siswati tradition, and a deep-rooted commitment to conservation. Limited time special from R1,950 per person per night sharing Reconnect with nature A proud partnership with the Mdluli — Savour meals around the open fl ames of the Community.