- Phalaborwa
Phalaborwa is one of the hottest cities in South Africa. It is also a popular gateway into the Kruger National Park.
- Tzaneen
This is an exceptionally beautiful part of the world where fantastic fruits grow in abundance and nature reigns supreme.
- Pietersburg
Pietersburg is the capital of the northern province.
- Vaalwater
This small town lies at the heart of the northern Waterberg. Major conservation areas and game farms are located within easy reach, and there are a number of bush hiking trails and some excellent wilderness horse riding available.
- Punda Maria and Makuleke
A community project that preserves our natural heritage for all to enjoy.
- Messina
Messina is the most northern bushveld town in South Africa and just 12 kms from the Beit Bridge border post.
Hoedspruit
This is the wildlife hub of South Africa and close to the Kruger National Park.
The Big Five and much more
The wildlife hub of South Africa, this area is surrounded by beautiful game rich countryside with many game reserves and lodges offering a variety of exciting wildlife encounters. Other attractions include white water rafting, Blyde River Canyon, sundowner cruises, tribal villages and some unusual bush pubs. If you want to encounter the Big 5 head-on, it’s a good place to head for.
The wildlife hub of South Africa, this area is surrounded by beautiful game rich countryside with many game reserves and lodges offering a variety of exciting wildlife encounters. Other attractions include white water rafting, Blyde River Canyon, sundowner cruises, tribal villages and some unusual bush pubs. If you want to encounter the Big 5 head-on, it’s a good place to head for.
Short on time?
You can fly into Hoedspruit and be met by a tour company or hire a car. It’s 40 minutes drive to Orpen Gate and private game reserves are on the doorstep.
You can fly into Hoedspruit and be met by a tour company or hire a car. It’s 40 minutes drive to Orpen Gate and private game reserves are on the doorstep.
Places to Stay
- Amanzim’lotzi Bush Camp
Near the main road to Orpen gate, they offer accommodation and tours.
- Blyde River Canyon Backpackers - Backpackers Limpopo
They are near the Blyde River Canyon and not far from the Kruger Park.
- Camp Africa
Swing into this jungle-side playground
- Living Africa
Spice up your Big Five holiday with a generous measure of local culture and vibrant music
- Marcs Camp
Marc's Camp is set in a private game reserve
- Porcupine Bush Lodge
Serene and unsoiled, this area is an African Eden.
- Thornhill Safari Lodge
A great place to stay for independent self-drive back backpackers
- Timbavati Safari Lodge
Minutes away from the Orpen Gate.
- Tom Cats Safari Inn
Conveniently located at the start of a Private Reserve.
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