Built on the banks of the Crocodile River, (the southern boundary
of The Kruger Natinal Park) our lodge overlooks this famous wildlife wilderness
where each of the Big Five has been viewed from the lodge itself.
On most nights, guests are able to hear the grunting and squabbling of hippo
in the river together with the roaring of lion and the eerie calling of hyena.
We remain small and personal so our guests can be comfortably accommodated and
cared for.
The lodge is double storey under cool thatch with only five guest bedrooms, all
with bathrooms en-suite. The two upper story bedrooms each have their own balcony
with views over the Crocodile River into The Kruger.
Each bedroom is elegantly furnished, has mosquito screening,
air-conditioning and ceiling fans.Directly under the thatch, the upper rendezvous
deck is open to the elements (no windows or doors) to bring in the bush feeling.
Breakfasts are usually served early to maximise optimum game
viewing in the mornings.Dinners are normally served under the stars in our “Boma” outside.
The Kruger National Park is one of the most unspoilt natural
eco-systems left in Southern Africa. It is always exciting to view the Big
Five... elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo (which incidentally got
this title as the five most dangerous species to hunt). But, don't overlook
the other Big Five... giraffe, hippo, cheetah, wild dog and hyena, which make
up our Big Ten!
This wildlife area is home to some 33 species of amphibian, 115 species of reptile
and 140 species of mammal, including all the big game species that were nearly
wiped out by the hunters of the nineteenth century. Approximately 470 bird species
have been recorded here, more than half of Southern Africa's total! What makes
Kruger so special is its vastness. This is not a 5 000 hectare game ranch; it
is 20 000 square kilometre wilderness!
Open vehicle safaris into the Kruger National Park with fully
qualified and trained bush guides.
Night drives in Kruger or other nearby sanctuaries.
Walks
with armed Kruger rangers within the National Park. Dinners within a “Boma” outside,
under the stars Visits to the largest private rhino sanctuary in Africa
Optional
extras such as bird watching walks, Tiger fishing or by arrangement, visits
to a cultural village or into Mozambique
At Bushwise Safaris we are passionate
about the preservation and protection of this ecosystem, so join us on a Bushwise
Safari.
Let us be your hosts and guides.
