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Du Bois Lodge
Du Bois Lodge
Crocodile Bridge Gate
South Kruger National Park
Mpumalanga Province
South Africa
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Du Bois Lodge
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Du Bois Lodge is a delightful thatched Lodge with comfortable accommodation situated in a 3000 HA Reserve adjoining the Kruger National Park (KNP) on the southern border (Crocodile River). 

15 minutes drive from the Crocodile Bridge Entrance Gate there is easy access to the KNP although the Reserve itself is home to a wide variety of game and you can enjoy the sight of many of these roaming around the Lodge!

A splash pool provides refreshing relief during the warmer summer months.  Enjoy a braai around the fire at night while listening to the sounds of the bush - a lion’s roar or hyena call & the grunting of hippo in the river!
Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park
Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park

Facilities & Activities In & Around the Reserve:

The Reserve has a shop stocking groceries, firewood & charcoal, ice, curios & which also provides freshly baked bread & rolls daily.  A Shell Fuel station caters for both petrol & diesel vehicles.  A bottle store, laundromat, information centre & a small nursery are also found in the Reserve. 

Tennis, volleyball & a swimming pool can all be enjoyed at the Club House (an entrance fee is payable).  Braai facilities are also available. 

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There is a Lookout Point overlooking the Crocodile River & Kruger National Park, which is a great spot to watch the sunset from at the end of the day! 

Lionspruit is a game reserve home to most animals other than elephant.  It is located within the Reserve (an entrance fee is payable)! 

Game drives, night drives, golf nearby & a birdwatchers paradise!  Close enough to Swaziland, Mocambique & the Panorama for day trips! Airport transfers are available to & from the Lodge.

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Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park
Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park
Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park
Accommodation

The Lodge can accommodate 10 persons in 5 en-suite air-conditioned  rooms with bedding & towels.

The Lodge functions as a self-catering facility with a communal kitchen which is fully equipped.  Should you not want to cater for yourself, you can enjoy a pub lunch or a meal at one of the Reserve’s Restaurants!

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Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park
Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park
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Activities

Game Drives at Du Bois Lodge:

Half Day Drive

Morning:                Gates Opening to 12h00
Afternoon:             12h00 to Gates Closing

Full Day Drive

Gates Opening to Gates Closing

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Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park
Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park

Daily excursions into Kruger National Park with an experienced Field Guide.

We will take you on an unforgettable trip into the Park for a full or half day outing in a microbus or open-safari vehicle.  Prices available on request!

Other KNP Activities (Conducted by KNP Staff)

A 3 hour morning game / bush walk in Kruger accompanied by armed rangers - a thrilling close-to-nature experience! 

Night Drives (3 hours) in the Kruger National Park can be booked the day before your intended drive.

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Guided Tours

Panoramic Tour

Experience the breathtaking beauty of rock formations, picturesque waterfalls, landscapes and magnificent views of the Blyde River Canyon & Bourke’s Luck Potholes situated in the Lowveld Escarpment (Mpumalanga Province) & take a walk back in time in Pilgrims Rest.  A full day excursion!

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Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park
Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park

Swaziland Cultural Village

Visit Matsamo Cultural Village - enjoy a guided tour through a Swazi Village to learn about Swazi cultures & traditions practiced as part of a well preserved heritage.  Ritual Swazi dances & songs are performed at the beat of African drums.  Guests can enjoy something cold from a well stocked bar.  The Village is set in very scenic surroundings.  It has a great Arts & Crafts Centre and its buffet restaurant boasts excellent cuisine.

Matsamo Cultural Village is situated on the Jeppes Reef Border Post between SA & Swaziland (no passport is required).

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Swaziland

Visit a Swazi Cultural Village for a tour & performance.  Continue after breakfast to Ngwenya Glass (handmade glass factory).  Mantenga Craft Market boasts pots, garments, leather, silver, curios & artwork.  Gone Rural offers exclusive rural handcraft / weaving.  Lunch at a local restaurant and then continue to Swazi Candles where you can watch the creation process and meet the artisans. A passport is required!

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Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park

Mozambique (Maputo) tours

Breakfast at a local coffee shop.  Visit the Botanical Gardens, Catholic Cathedral, Iron House, Fort & Train Station.  Buy curios at the Woodcraft Market (only on Saturdays) or vendors along the way.  Stop at the Fresh Produce & Fish Market.  Visit the renowned Polana Hotel and then enjoy lunch at Costa Do Sol (beachfront restaurant).  An Ocean Drive ends a perfect day!

VISAS can be obtained either at the border post or Mocambique Consulate/Embassy.

  • Prices for all the abovementioned apply for a minimum of 4 guests.
  • Regret no Credit Card Facility.

Sudwala Caves & Dinosaur Park

Visit the world’s oldest caves!  Open daily from 08:30 to 16:30. 

Golf

For the sport-orientated, an impressive 18 hole golf course can be played at Malelane Country Club situated close to Malelane Entrance Gate to the KNP.

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Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park
Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park
Take the N12/N4  from Johannesburg/Pretoria  – past Witbank, Belfast, and Machadodorp to Nelspruit.  Pass through Nelspruit to Malelane and then past Hectorspruit.  Approximately 12km from Hectorspruit turn left onto gravel road towards Marloth Park.  Enter Marloth Park after approximately 5km on the gravel road.

Once in the Reserve, travel about 8 km along the main tar road (Olifants Drive) past Bush Centre and Marlothi Trading Post until you turn left into Waterpeer Street.  At T-junction right into Raasblaar.  At T-junction left into Seekoei and then first left into Eland.  Du Bois Lodge is situated about 200m into Eland Street on the left.

From Crocodile Bridge Entrance Gate (KNP)  continue along road towards Komatipoort (about 3 km) & turn right at the Marloth Park turnoff (gravel road).  Continue along gravel road past Ngwenya Lodge until you reach a T-junction.  Right at T-junction and continue until you reach the Marloth Park entrance.

Once in the Reserve, travel along the main tar road (Olifants Drive) (about 4 km) until you turn right into Waterpeert Street.  At T-junction right into Raasblaar.  At T-junction left into Seekoei and then first left into Eland.  Du Bois Lodge is situated about 200m into Eland Street on the left. 

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Du Bois Lodge, near Kruger National Park

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Du Bois Lodge

 4604 Eland Street
Marlothii Conservancy
Mpumalanga Province
South Africa

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Graded 3 star accommodation by the Tourism Grading council of South Africa

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