Booking an escorted safari means that you or your guests are going to be looked after by one of our professional specialist guides from the minute they arrive until the minute they leave. A specialist guide is someone who has been to the camps before and has an in-depth knowledge of the reserves and a lot of previous experience. He not only guides the safaris, he manages every aspect of it. For example; luggage retrieval, medical and dietary requirements, cooking meals, paying the bills and sorting out any unexpected travel hiccups which happen in Africa despite every precaution being taken. They are a font of knowledge on the country, its politics and people. They all have a deep passion for our wildlife and understand the issues of conservation.
Your guide wakes you in the morning for game drives, gets the kettle on while you’re still rubbing the sleep out of your eyes and has the coffee ready with homemade muffins by the time you are fully awake. He spends 5-6 hours in the bush with you trying to find as much wildlife as he can for you and then repeats it again in the afternoon for another 3 hours. After that he cooks dinner for you and will sit with you afterwards to discuss the days’ events. Very few lodges do that these days. At some private lodges, the staff take it in turns to be the person on duty in the evenings and there is every chance that you won’t see a ranger at dinner the whole time you are there, let alone the ranger who you have been on game drive with. We believe that you should be able to spend the evening talking to your guide about your encounters that day, it’s all part of the experience and it’s how you learn more about the bush and its’ inhabitants
Due to the nature of the business, the people they meet and the things they experience, our rangers are great characters & storytellers, with a wealth of patience and a wonderful sense of humour. This is supported by a love of people and the wildlife whose lives and ways they share with the lucky guests travelling with them.
This world-famous reserve, almost 2 million hectares, is unrivalled in its’ variety of wildlife – 147 species of mammals and more than 500 species of bird recorded as well as 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 114 reptiles.
Get an up close and personal experience with the wildlife of Africa! Embark on one of our Kruger National Park guided safaris and observe the animals in their natural habitat. You will be accompanied by one of our skilled guides who will take you through the reserve pointing out animal behaviour, interesting facts and cultures. Our guides are trained in many areas, so whether you are a birding fanatic, a cat fiend or just a general nature lover, be sure to let your guide know so we can tailor the best experience we can for you. All of our guides are experienced Kruger Park specialists
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Day Tours & Safaris
Hoedspruit is a small town in Limpopo, on the border of the Kruger National Park. It has developed a lot over the last few years and now has several wildlife estates, where the game roams freely. Our house is situated in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, which is home to zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, kudu, bushbuck, nyala, warthog, porcupine, bushbabies, mongoose, genet, civet, African Wild Cat, and around 200 species of birds. It offers an exclusive and private setting to explore the scenic wonders of the Lowveld. We have put together several tours that can be tailor-made to suit clients’ needs and interests
A lot of game lodges don’t take children, so we designed this itinerary for those families who would otherwise not be able to enjoy a safari experience. It also includes some exciting day tour options to keep the children occupied and can be extended for extra days if required. We stay in our own 4-bedroomed house in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate where plains game and other animals roam free
Limpopo Family Tour
An exciting getaway for a group of friends or couples. Mainly geared towards ladies but there’s plenty for the guys to do too. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Africology Spa, a fun day in the Kruger, an indulgent day of food & wine and an educational tour of the Hlokomela Project
Limpopo Ladies Tour
Discover the Kruger Park at its’ absolute best on this wonderful adventure, staying in one of the Park’s Restcamps with your own guide and open safari vehicle. Enjoy delicious home-cooked dinners under the inky African night sky and thrill to the sounds of the Parks’ nocturnal inhabitants
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Kruger National Park – the very name arouses evocative images of crisp, clear winter mornings with an orange sun rising from the horizon, the early morning call of lions in the distance and the whickering alarm call of the zebra; the sweet scent of Mother Africa’s greatest piece of paradise, stirred for another day of adventure; and after a day in the bush, settling down and feeling the primeval prickle of hair on the back of the neck as the hyena whoops in the dead of night.
We invite you to experience the Kruger with us and our experienced expert guides. See one of the world’s great wildernesses from the safety of our specialised, open game viewing vehicles, wallow in our comfortable safari-style tents and delight in the textures of the bush and the tastes of our delicious and imaginative camp fire cooking.
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This 6-day tour combines the iconic Kruger National Park with a stay at one of the top animal & bird of prey rehabilitation centres in the country. Enjoy 4 nights on safari with one of our specialist guides and then a night at Moholoholo with a rehab centre tour, a night drive and a bush walk. Then travel via some of the prettiest countryside in the Province en-route to Johannesburg
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This 5-day tour combines nature and scenery with time to relax in the picturesque Lowveld. Enjoy an open vehicle safari in the Kruger Park, see the wonders of the Panorama Route and delight in the anticipation of an exciting Kruger Park sunset safari. With a professional, qualified guide to escort you all the way, all you have to do is sit back & unwind!
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This could be described as the Three Kingdoms tour – the kingdom of the Big 5, the kingdom of the Swazi’s and the kingdom of the Zulu’s! We spend 2 nights in the Kruger searching for the Big 5, 1 night in the beautiful kingdom of Swaziland and 3 nights in the northern part of Kwa Zulu Natal, home of the Zulu’s. You will learn about the flora & fauna of all 3 areas and the rich and colourful history of these regions. An excellent tour for birders & animal lovers alike. The tour starts in Hazyview and ends in Johannesburg
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This 4-day tour combines nature and scenery with time to relax in the picturesque Lowveld. Enjoy several open vehicle safaris in the world-famous Kruger National Park Park, see the wonders of the Panorama Route and delight in the tranquility of Sabie River Valley. Gecko Lodge is a charming property on the banks of the Sabie River with a very impressive bird list, beautiful indigenous gardens and comfortable rooms
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Kruger National Park – the very name arouses evocative images of crisp, clear winter mornings with an orange sun rising from the horizon, the early morning call of lions in the distance and the whickering alarm call of the zebra; the sweet scent of Mother Africa’s greatest piece of paradise, stirred for another day of adventure; and after a day in the bush, settling down and feeling the primeval prickle of hair on the back of the neck as the hyena whoops in the dead of night.
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A 7-day tour focusing on game viewing and culture in the magnificent Kruger National Park & the picturesque Kingdom of Swaziland. We spend 2 nights in the Kruger searching for the Big 5, 2 nights in the beautiful forestry area of Swaziland and 2 nights at one of Swaziland’s wonderful game reserves. You will learn about the flora & fauna of all 3 areas and the rich and colourful history of these regions. An excellent tour for birders & animal lovers alike. The tour starts in Hazyview and ends in Johannesburg
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On this exciting 7-night tour we spend 2 nights in the Kruger searching for the Big 5, 1 night in the beautiful kingdom of Swaziland, 2 nights in the northern part of Kwa Zulu Natal and 2 nights in the Battlefields. You will learn about the flora & fauna of all 4 areas and the rich and colourful history of these regions. An excellent tour for birders, animal lovers & historians alike. The tour starts in Hazyview and ends in Johannesburg.
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This exciting 6 or 7 day safari combines 2 relaxing days at wonderful Rissington Inn followed by a thrilling 4 or 5 day safari in the Kruger Park. Enjoy exciting open vehicle safaris and delicious home-cooked meals under the inky skies! This safari can be done in reverse if required.
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This 5-day tour combines nature and scenery with time to relax in the picturesque Lowveld. Enjoy an open vehicle safari in the world-famous Kruger National Park Park, see the wonders of the Panorama Route and delight in the tranquility of Sabie River Valley. Gecko Lodge is a charming property in the heart of the Sabie Valley set in beautiful, indigenous gardens teeming with birdlife.
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A 3 night/4 day private, personalised safari in the World-renowned Kruger National Park. Staying in 4- bedroomed private houses, you have your own guide and your own chef. Game drive times are flexible as are meal times. This tour is perfect for small groups wanting privacy or for families who need the flexibility of choosing when they eat, when they get up in the morning or when they’ve done enough game viewing!
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This exciting 6-day tour combines 2 relaxing days at the renowned Rissington Inn and 4 exciting days on safari in the Kruger National Park enjoying thrilling game drives and home-cooked meals under the stars
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A fascinating tour to the mountainous kingdom of the Swazi’s, one of the longest standing dynasties in Africa. Ruled since 1986 by their current King, Mswati III, who is also famous for having 14 wives!! The Swazi people are well known for their friendly and welcoming nature. The country consists of lush & fertile valleys and magnificent mountain scenery.
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On this 6 night tour we have combined 3 nights in the greatest game reserve in Africa with 3 nights in the Klaserie Game Reserve, over 60,000 hectares of pristine wilderness, bordering the Kruger. Enjoy crisp, clear mornings with an orange sun rising from the horizon, the early morning call of lions in the distance, the whickering alarm call of the zebra and the primeval prickle of hair on the back of the neck as the hyena whoops in the dead of night.
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