Mpumalanga Game Reserves, Mpumalanga game farms, Mpumalanga game lodges, Mpumalanga Game Drives and Mpumalanga Safaris

GAME RESERVES & GAME LODGES IN MPUMALANGA

 

KRUGER NATIONAL GAME PARK

Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa. It is roughly the same size and shape as Wales. It covers 18,989 square km (7,332 sq mi) and extends 350 km (217 mi) from north to south and 60 km (37 mi) from east to west.

 

To the west and south of the Kruger National Park are the two South African provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo. In the north is Zimbabwe, and to the east is Mozambique. It is now part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, a peace park that links Kruger National Park with the Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe, and with the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique.

 

The park is part of the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere, an area designated by the United Nations Education and Scientific Organisation (UNESCO) as an International Man and Biosphere Reserve (the "Biosphere").

 

In 1896, the Rinderpest virus wiped out most of the region's game and cattle. Aiming to preserve game animals for future hunters, the Transvaal Volksraad voted in favour of a small government game reserve. Funds for the Sabie Game Reserve were allocated in 1898, but war broke out. After the Second Boer War, Major (later Lieutenant-Colonel) James Stevenson-Hamilton was appointed the first warden in 1902, and a few months later the area from the Sabi river to the Olifants river was added.The far north area gained protection in 1903 as the Singwitsi Game Reserve. This area included Crook's Corner, a small triangular tongue of land between the Luvuvhu and Limpopo rivers, where the borders of Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe meet.

 

In the 1900s this area was a safe-haven for gun runners, poachers, fugitives and anyone else dodging the law. It was an easy hop across the river whenever police from one particular country approached. There is a large plaque here commemorating the legendary ivory hunter Cecil Barnard (Bvekenya), who hid on an island in the middle of the Limpopo to avoid being tracked down by pursuing rangers and police in the 1920s. Ironically, Barnard later became a ranger himself. A police station was later built here.

As a result of nearly a century of unbridled hunting, there were virtually no animals in the reserves, and with the reputation of the malarial Lowveld as a white man's grave, Stevenson-Hamilton removed all human inhabitants from the reserves. In addition, he and his assistants began shooting all predators in order to "bring up" the antelope herds.In 1912, a railway line was routed through the reserve. Stevenson-Hamilton successfully used this to get tourists to stop over for lunch.

 

By 1916 a government commission was appointed to assess the future of the reserves. In 1926, as an act of reconciliation, the British administration officially renamed the reserves after Paul Kruger, and declared it to be South Africa's first National Park. In 1927, the park was opened to the public who where charged a £1 fee. Only a handful of cars visited the new park that year, but in 1935 some 26,000 people passed through the gates. Today the number is around one million per year. Stevenson-Hamilton was surprised when lions became a key attraction, and he stopped the indiscriminate shooting of the predators. Stevenson-Hamilton retired in 1946, and he died in 1957.

 

In the 1960s, in an effort to boost game numbers, the Water for Wildlife project was started and erected about 300 windmills in the park. The waterholes attracted game into the area. At first this seemed a good thing; only decades later did the results show that with the impalas and zebras the waterholes attracted also brought more predators into the area. Before the waterholes, these dryer areas supported roan antelope, which are much easier for lions to catch — the roans weren't able to compete. The park has started to close the waterholes, and let nature take its course.In 1991,

 

Robbie Robinson became Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African National Parks Board. Robinson began the transition of the park into the new South Africa. One of his many accomplishments was removing the fencing that separated the park's western border from numerous small, private game reserves, thus allowing the animals to roam freely between the private game reserves and Kruger National Park.In 1998, the Kruger National Park's first black director was elected. David Mabunda is now CEO of the South African National Parks Board.With the forming of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, large, unsustainable herds of animals in the Kruger National Park can now be translocated to near-virgin bush. The war ravaged 300 km² Limpopo National Park in Mozambique (formerly known as Coutada 16) started receiving animals in 2001.On October 21, 2002, the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport was opened near Nelspruit, some 63 km from the closest park gate.

 

The airport is intended to increase accessibility to the park from major South African centres, namely Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Despite the name, the airport does not handle notable volumes of international traffic at this stage. Indeed, the airport is not especially commercial; with only South African Airlink and two other small operators running commercial flights.

 

 

MARLOTH PARK

Marloth Park is a unique project. It opened in 1972 as a holiday township, though a large part of the park remained natural. There are no internal fences and the vegetation remains in its original state.

 

Marloth Park is separated by a boundary fence and by the Crocodile River from Kruger Park.

 

Within the park, there are giraffe, wildebeest, kudu, zebra, impala, bushbuck, warthog, baboon, vervet monkey and other small game and a rich bird life.

 

Meanwhile, the infrastructure of the natural park is well developed. Inside Marloth Park (3,000 hectares), the freedom of movement is remarkable.

 

Tourists can ride a bicycle or go for a walk on their own through the African bush. Movement is not confined to the housing units. While walking along the Crocodile River, visitors can watch spectacular wildlife scenes in the adjacent Kruger National Park. Local restaurants, shops and a filling station are easily accessible.

 

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Komatipoort Accommodation

 

Khaya Umdani Guest House Guest House Aaccommodation in MARLOTH PARK can accommodate eight guests comfortably, with sleeping arrangements that are easily altered.

 

Our luxurious rooms are complemented by an equally spacious kitchen and two living rooms. Outside, Khaya Umdani has a splash pool, waterhole for animals and two big fireplaces.

 

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Contact Details

Tel : +27 (0)84 5655 916

 

Marloth Park

 

 

 

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GAME LODGES IN MPUMALANGA CLOSE TO KRUGER PARK

BUNDU LODGE

Animal touch farm in Mpumalanga

Bundu Lodge Nelspruit Lodge Accommodation

 

With superb cuisine and service, Bundu boasts 112 rooms in addition to a much larger a la carte restaurant, as well as 7 fully-equipped conference venues and two quaint chapels - one indoors and one outdoors at the ‘wedding rocks’ - for the ultimate in romantic weddings.

 

With all its tame and beautiful animals at the Bundu Animal Touch Farm, it really is a paradise for the children, Ideal for the family getaway

 

Wild Life game Reserves in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

Contact Details

Tel : +27 013 758 1221

+27 013 758 1222

+27 013 758 1223

Fax : +27 013 758 1208

 

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Paradors Game Ranch

Game Ranch Mpumalanga

 

La Roca Guest House, Nelspruit Accommodation , Mpumalanga accommodation , Self Catering , B&B and Guest House accommodation

PARADORS

Situated in the heart of the Mara valley, Mpumalanga lies Paradors a 4 000 hectare hidden treasure - not only as Game Ranch, but also as natural sanctuary far from the distractions of modern life.

 

It’s situated a mere 15 km from the N4 National Highway, making it an ideal halfway stop-over for guests travelling between Kruger Park, Swaziland, Mozambique borders and Kruger International Airport.

 

Game Ranch and natural sanctuary

Contact Details

Hetta Nel

Cell: +27 82 529 4811

Fax: +27 866 341 529
E-mail:

etta@paradors.co.za

www.paradors.co.za

 

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GRAND KRUGER LODGE

44 guests in 8 rooms & 6 units in the Bush Camp in Mpumalanga

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Grand Kruger Lodge provides an ideal setting for relaxation in the bush veld ... perfect tranquillity, superb accommodation and exquisite cuisine

 

Grand Kruger Lodge sleeps 44 guests in 8 rooms & 6 units in the Bush Camp, allowing maximum privacy and attention at all times.

 

The accommodation is luxurious and the eight en-suite double rooms have been lovingly& elegantly decorated

 

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Contact Details

Doctor Mtsweni  
Operation Director

Marketing manager

Grand Kruger Lodge Team

Office: + 27 (0)82 651 4567
Fax: +27 (0)86 614 5437
Cell : +27 82 651 4567
info@grandkrugerlodge.co.za

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GAME RESERVE TOURS AND GUIDES FOR KRUGER PARK

SUNRISE AVIATION

Helicopter services, Mpumalanga

Sunrise Aviation - Helicopter charters and scenic Flights

Sunrise Aviation offers a diverse range of helicopter services.

 

  • Helicopter charters and transfers

  • Scenic flights and safaris

  • Game census services

  • Aerial photography and movie sets

  • Chartered airport transfers - KMIA

 

Based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, you may charter our helicopters throughout most of Southern Africa, Swaziland & Mozambique

 

Sunrise Aviation - Helicopter charters and scenic Flights

Contact Details

Mike Pingo

 

Tel : +27 13 744 9254

Fax : +27 13 744 9251

Cell No : +27 83 625 6991

sunavian@mweb.co.za

www.sunriseaviation.co.za

 

 

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ECHO AFRICA SAFARIS

Safari Operators, Mpumalanga

ECHO AFRICA SAFARIS

We are the largest Safari Operator to specialise in  Day Tours  into the world renowned  Kruger National Park.

 

We offer Full Day Game Drives and Half Day Game Drives (either a Morning or Afternoon Game Drive). 

 

Night Safari is also possible and will complete your experience.

 

Day Tours with Echo Africa

Contact Details

Tel/Fax:

+27 13 750 0552
Alternative Fax:

+27 86 652 7998

E-mail: 

echoafrica@mweb.co.za

Website:

www.echoafricasafaris.com

 

 

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SUMMIT TOURS & SAFARIS

Tours in Mpumalanga and Kruger Park

Summit Tours and Safaris in Mpumalanga

Summit Tours has an in-depth knowledge of the Greater Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga Province, Kwazulu – Natal Province, the Eastern Drakensberg Mountains, Mozambique and the Kingdom of Swaziland.

 

This includes private national/provincial wildlife areas.

 

Our guides hold full qualifications as legislated by South African law and SA Tourism.

Tour operators in Swaziland and Mozambique

Contact Details

Contact Person: Lillian

Tel: +27 (0)13 794 4300

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E COACHES

Shuttle services, Mpumalanga

E Coaches bus hiring in Mpumalanga

 

E-COACHES

On the vehicle rental side we are proud to say that we are not only making use of our own fleet but that we also do the vehicle sub-hiring for EuropCar, Hertz,Avis & Budget-rent-a-car

 

.We provide a vast selection of services that include: coach hire, Kruger Day Tours, vehicle rentals, accommodation, shuttle services, chauffeur drive, bus hire, self drive tours, panormama tours, trips to Mozambique & more

 

buses and coaches to hire and rent in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

Contact Details

Office: 013-751-3039

Fax: 013-751-1606

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Michele 072-413-1185

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Jaco 083 2777 374

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AFRICAN SAFARIS ADVENTURES

Private bush camps, Mpumalanga

South Africa Tours, Tours Kruger Park, Day tours Mpumalanga, Day tours Swaziland

 

 

African Safari Adventures

 

African Safari Adventures offers an exciting array of experiences, from luxury game lodges to comfortable private bush camps, from a day safari to a week in the bush, from the Kruger to Cape Town or South Africa to Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe or Mozambique.

 

Our selection of tours range from half day, full day and up to 5 days! We can tailor-make a private tour to suit your needs

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Contact Details

Cell : 079 494 6278

Cell :  061 466 3283

Cell : 061 467 3627

Cell :082 825 0631


Skype : traceymeaker

Email:

tracey@safarisa.co.za

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