On-site Self-Guided Experiences
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Who needs a guide when there are so many great things to do on your own!
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Nature Walking Trails
On marked routes (ranging between 2 – 9km) on the working cattle farm, adjacent to the reserve.
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Sundowners
At a beautiful look-out towards the Drakensberg Mountains & Spioenkop dam. Arrange at afternoon tea with service staff or reception.
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Relax
Beside the pool, on your own room verandah or on the viewing deck under the large Acacia tree.
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Read
The multitude of Africana, Natural history, political & inspirational biographies in the library.
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Play
At the children's adventure area – trampoline, jungle gym, swing ball, slide, swings, sandpit & Fantasy House.
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Yoga
Mats are available at the reception should you wish to do your own vinyasa in the privacy of your room or out on the viewing deck surrounded by nature.
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Mountain Bikes
Mountain Bikes are available for the use of guests at a nominal rental fee. (R595 per person) Cycling down the road & around through the village or tackling one of the more technical routes on the farm.
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Birding
This diversity of habitat is reflected in the 280 bird species found within walking distance of your accommodation. 25km of well-marked trails are available for guests to enjoy on their own steam or with the assistance of guide. Binoculars, bird baths, resting benches & a library of reference books add to your avian experience. Winter months are awash with the bright orange flowers of the Aloe spectabilis, which attract a vast selection of nectar & insect-feeding birds, all slightly disguised with orange faces from the pollen! Specials at this time of the year are Gurney’s Sugarbird & the Malachite Sunbird. Summer months attract numerous migrants, of which the many cuckoo and widow species are of special interest.
Specials that are seen regularly include Fiscal Flycatcher, White-Bellied Korhaan, Buff-streaked Chat, Layard’s Tit-babbler, Blue Crane, Cape Vulture.
Within an hour’s drive one can visit nearby birding hotspots, such as Ingula Nature Reserve and Maloti Drakensberg Park. Maps & delicious picnic lunches on offer from the lodge.
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Picnic
At the Magic Faraway Tree or The Old Kraal (600m from the lodge) with a lunch provided by the lodge. Please arrange with reception or service staff evening before the picnic.
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