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The Game Lodge, located near Malelane and the Kruger National Park within 4 000-ha of pristine bushveld, offers visitors a very special, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Rare Five (black rhino and white rhino, roan, sable, tssessebe, red hartebeest, as well as suni antelope and blue and red duiker).  To cap it all, the Big Five are only ten minutes’ drive away in the Kruger National Park (access via Malelane Gate).  Combining with tranquil bushveld ambience, delicious cuisine, comfortable accommodation, friendly staff and personal service, this game lodge offers a unique wildlife experience to all its guests.

In addition, the lodge is very conveniently situated off the N4 (‘Maputo Corridor’) highway.  It lies some 30 minutes’ drive from Nelspruit, 15 minutes from Malelane and 10 minutes from the Kruger National Park’s Malelane Gate.  The Game Lodge is also only an hour’s drive from Maputo, making it a perfect stop-over for people travelling to/from Mozambique. 

The Game Lodge accommodates up to 24 people sharing in 8 standard rondavels and 2 luxury suites.  Rondavels are thatched, en-suite and comfortably furnished.  They are all fully air-conditioned with overhead fans.  Two luxury suites are situated a short distance from the main lodge.  These are en-suite with bath and shower, mini-bars, air conditioning, and tea/coffee service.  Each suite has its own private verandah.  Attractive communal areas are linked with facebrick-and-thatch beneath enormous shady trees.  Facilities comprise two lounges (one with satellite TV and bar area), dining area, splash pool and elevated wooden deck (used as a unique open-air conference facility for up to 22 delegates).

Wildlife activities include game drives and guided bush walks.  Game drives through pristine bushveld scenery average three hours and guests can expect to see a wide variety of game. Apart from the popular general game species such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and a number of antelope species, the game lodge offers the unique opportunity of seeing the “Rare 5”  – black rhino ; roan antelope; sable antelope; tssessebe and red hartebeest.  Visitors may also see the roan and disease-free buffalo breeding projects on the reserve.  Eland and gemsbok (not often found in this wildlife region), together with hippo, crocodiles, a large variety of birds and up to 40 or 50 of our 100 white rhino seen together at one time, make for spectacular game viewing.

For guests travelling with children, a tame herd of zebras, together with Timone, the meerkat, wander through the gardens of the lodge, in close proximity to the rondawels and public areas.  Timone, in particular, delights all with his antics.

4x4 trails for off-road enthusiasts are now available.  A qualified eco-guide will lead visitors through a series of twists and turns and some of the steepest gradients (30°- 45°) available – straight to the top of the Onderberg range. 

Day visitors welcome.  The Game Lodge offers opportunities for day visitors to do a three-hour game drive or horse trail combined with brunch or a four-course dinner.

General Information:

Climate:  Climate in this region is very hot and humid during summer (October to April) and warm with cool nights during winter (May – September).  This is a summer rainfall region, so pack a raincoat if travelling in summertime.  A warm jacket for chilly evenings is recommended in winter.

Note:  The Game Lodge is situated in a malaria area.  Consult your doctor and take appropriate precautions, using mosquito repellents and wearing long sleeves and pants after dark.

Access:  Access by road is easy off the N4 toll road, from Johannesburg, Nelspruit or Maputo.  (Look for the brown signs about 10 km from Malelane as you travel east.) 

The nearest airport is Malelane airport, approximately 5kms from the lodge. Airlink has flights operating to this airport twice a week. Nelspruit airport is approximately 50 minutes drive from the lodge. Airport transfers are available at an extra cost – contact the lodge for details. Car hire is available at Nelspruit Airport and Malelane Airport.

The new Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, situated near White River (approximately 70kms from the lodge) will be operating from September 2002.

What to Pack: Light, cool clothing in subdued colours is recommended, with something warm for cool evenings during the winter months.  Mosquito and/or insect repellent, a good sunblock and sunhat are essential.  A camera and binoculars will enhance your wildlife experience.

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