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Guest
wishing to explore the local area can do so in their own vehicle or we
will arrange transport for your account. Lodge staff will assist guests
to arrange and book any of the excursions below.
Kruger
National Park:
Singwe
Lodge lies within the Kruger National Park and guests can visit one of
the famous Kruger lodges. The closest gates are Phalaborwa and Orpen Gates.
Phalaborwa
Gate is accessed from the town of Phalaborwa, home of the famous African
marula tree and Amarula Cream Liqueur.
Orpen
Main Rest Camp serves as an entrance gate to the central region of the
Kruger National Park and is close to the Rabelais Dam which attracts cheetah,
lion and leopard.
Hans
Merensky Golf Course:
Play
golf in a unique bushveld atmosphere - this world famous golf course is
just 55 km from Singwe on the border of the Kruger National Park, and is
home to a variety of game and over 200 species of birds.
The
18-hole Bob Grimsdell designed par 72 championship golf course has been
voted the best walking course in the country and visitors are welcome to
play any day of the week. Transfers are available at a nominal charge from
the lodge to the golf course.
The
Grietjie Vulture Restaurant:
This
fascinating 'restaurant' feeds endangered vultures with carcasses which
are put out on a Friday morning - by noon the vultures are normally feeding!
This is a new project and the vultures are sometimes hesitant but your
patience can be very rewarding. An entrance fee of R30 per person goes
towards paying for the carcasses.
Moholoholo
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre:
The
centre contributes to the conservation of endangered species and the rehabilitation
of injured and poisoned wildlife, while undertaking a hugely successful
breeding programme for the rare serval. Over 150 of these cats have been
bred and released back into areas where they have previously become extinct.
This
unique conservancy is home to, amongst others, three abandoned lions from
an Egyptian circus, numerous injured raptors and poisoned vultures.
The
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre:
The
centre focuses on the conservation of rare, vulnerable or endangered animals,
particularly cheetah. Day visitors will view an introductory presentation
and then enjoy a tour of the centre in an open safari vehicles with experienced
guides, moving between the various enclosures to see cheetah, wild dog,
lions, the black-footed cat, African wild cat, ground hornbills, sable
antelope and much more.
A fantastic
experience is to witness a feeding session of rare African vultures, or
go on an elephant-back safari in the early morning or late afternoon on
a Camp Jabulani elephant, renowned for their beautiful temperaments and
outstanding physical condition.
The
Blyde River Canyon:
Recently
renamed the Motlatse, the Blyde River Canyon is the third deepest in the
world and one of the most spectacular sights in Africa. The entire canyon
extends over 250 km in length, and includes 25,000 ha of rich vegetation
and birdlife.
The
Canyon starts at Bourke's Luck Potholes and ends at the Three Rondavels.
A public road runs along the long western boundary and there is easy access
to scenic vantage points such as The Pinnacle, the Three Rondavels and
the magnificent God's Window, so called because of the panoramic view of
the Lowveld more than 900 m down into lush indigenous forest-clad ravine.
The majestic cliffs plunge over 700 m to the Lowveld.
The
canyon boasts numerous walks, hikes, horse and mountain bike trails which
will lead you through an area inhabited by various species of antelope,
wild cat and birds including the eagle, ibis, parrot and Loerie, interesting
rock formations and magical waterfalls.
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