Phumula Safari’s and Tours

Activities within Marloth include: bird watching, walking, game drives, etc. You can also view game from Marloth's lookout area which has panoramic views over the Crocodile River and into the Kruger Park. Although Marloth has no resident Elephants, they can often be viewed while bathing in the Crocodile River. Various predators like lion and leopard can be seen from time to time.

Activities outside yet nearby Marloth include: self-guided game drives into the Kruger Park, professionally guided Kruger Park Safaris in luxury tour busses or open safari vehicles, morning walks and night drives in the Kruger Park, a round of golf at the Leopard Creek Golf Course, etc.

Nearby activities for the more adventurous include: Elephant Back Safaris, Micro light Flights, Tiger Fishing Safaris, quad biking, white water tubing and bridge swinging and abseiling.

Further away yet close enough for a full-day excursion are the panorama regions of South Africa's Mpumalanga Province which abound with many more interesting attractions & activities -- from magnificent waterfalls, the world renowned Blyde River Canyon, the enchanting God's Window viewpoint, to wildlife rehabilitation centres such as Chimpanzee Eden & Moholoholo or Kapama Cheetah project.

A TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI

We leave the lodge very early in the morning, the gates opens at sunrise. This is the best time to see game, seeing that everything is still very fresh and the animals move around much more. Soon after entering the park you see exactly why Kruger is a world heritage site, as wildlife awaits you around every corner. Enjoy some warm coffee and rusks on the way, to keep away the worst hunger pains. At nine stretch the legs, and enjoy a cooked breakfast a short while later, overlooking a magnificent waterhole. Continue trough the day and leave the gates, after a satisfying day in Africa.

Ø Full day safari drive into Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle including a breakfast cooked by your guide at a lovely observation point over looking the river (R620)

Ø Half day drive into Kruger in open safari vehicle (R500)

Ø Morning walk into Kruger with Kruger Guide (R410)

Ø Night drive into Kruger with Kruger Guide (R375)

Ø Day trip to Maputo, Mozambique (border and VISA fees are your expense). (R950 subject to change)

Ø Visit to the Swazi Cultural Village near the Swaziland border (R550)

Ø Panoramic route. Experience the breathtaking beauty of rock formations, picturesque waterfalls, landscapes and magnificent views of the Blyde River Canyon & Bourke’s Luck Potholes situated in the Lowveld Escarpment (Mpumalanga Province) & take a walk back in time in Pilgrims Rest. A full day excursion! (R1100)

Ø Transfer to Nelspruit airport (R500)

Ø Elephant interaction for 1 hour with short ride (R1000)

Ø Micro lite flight:

§ 15min (R900)

§ 30 min (R1200)

§ 1 hour (R1700)

Ø Chimpanzee Eden: including lunch (R1000)

Ø Endangered wildlife tour: (R1800)

§ Moholoholo rehab centre and cheetah project

1. No food or drinks included except were specified.

2. All prices are per person and subject to change when more than five people.

3. All tours and transfers subject to availability.

4. Cash on OR prior to arrival.

Mozambique & Swaziland Trips

Apart from the easy access to the Kruger National Park, Phumula Kruger Lodge is also ideally situated for day trips to Mozambique and Swaziland.

Maputo the Mozambique capital is also a wonderful experience. Visit the various craft markets and tour the city with its wonderful architecture and history. A trip to Maputo would not be complete without enjoying the finest of Portuguese cuisine that specializes in some of the freshest seafood and traditional fair on the Costa Dol Sol beachfront.

Swaziland is also just an hour away and this day trip offers a different experience but equally enjoyable. Visit traditional cultural villages, bushman paintings, art and craft centres, and view the beauty of one of Africa's last remaining Kingdoms.

Contact details:

e-mail:
maria@phumulakruger.co.za
aloisd@worldonline.co.za

Phone numbers:
Cell: 083 775 2173/2/1
Phone: 013 792 4215
Fax: 013 792 4214

Sun City - Mozambiquan Food to die for !!

Do you love peri peri prawns and chicken?

If you answer YES to this answer, then SUN CITY is the place to visit!

Sun City is located in the small village of Casa Maria, just 3 km from the border post of Mozambique and only 20km from Khaya Umdani. This typical Portuguese tavern with its traditional dishes is well worth a visit. The atmosphere takes you away from the usual artificial tourism driven restaurants into the center of the local African-Portuguese community's heartthrob. At prices affordable to the locals and surely very cheap to any outsider you get the traditional recipes freshly prepared and served in huge portions in a fashion that will give you a fresh perspective on hospitality.

Just 1km away from Sun City you'll find the local bakery that supply the freshest Pao bread on a daily bases. Worth a visit as well.

The only hurdle for easy access to Sun City will be the border post which sometimes can take quit a while. This can be overcome by organizing a guided trip to Sun City by contacting Leon on 0843663664. This should expand your time for enjoyment by up to 2 hours.

Swaziland

Things to do and places to visit:

Piggs Peak named after William Peak is found in the northern parts of the country, in the Hhohho region. Piggs Peak famously known for its spectacular gold mining, mined during the year 1889 and 1957. Not only is this town known for its gold, there is also plenty of accommodation with luxurious hotels and casinos, lodges and guest houses.

Orion Piggs Peak hotel located on the main route between the Kruger National Park of South Africa and Mbabane makes a perfect stopover for visitors. This is the biggest hotel found in this area. Also visitors will not run around while at the Piggs for there is a redecorated and a wonderful resort for tourist at the Bulembu lodge.

Not only is this town overflowing with accommodation, there are plenty of things to do and places to see, visit the Maguga dam one of the largest dams in the kingdom and experience its dazzling and peaceful water outing, also at the dams adjacent there is a garden operated by local community where you can relax.

Visit the historic Bulembu village situated 19km west of Piggs Peak, next to the now non-operational asbestos mine and take a look at Emlembe, the highest Mountain in Swaziland. Devils Bridge is a rock structure on the slopes of Emlembe Mountain which forms an ordinary snaking crossing between South Africa and Swaziland.

Also while in town you can browse through at the Peak Fine Craft Centre nearby where you can find Swazi and African crafts worth buying. At the Tintsaba Crafts find the best artistic and function basket and home waves and also at Likhweti Craft find beautiful African accessories and silver shop.

The Swaziland National Trust Commission (SNTC) identified Rock paintings attributed the san in many parts of Swaziland, the largest of them are found in the Western highveld areas. The paintings demonstrate animals and people in dances, hunts and battle scenes and are comparable in style and colourings to the rock art found in Drakensburg, Lesotho and other parts of Sourthen Africa.
The best known style is:
Nsangwini in the northern Hhohho region in the area of Chief Molwane Dlamini, paintings are damaged and fading.
Sandlane paintings still in reasonably good condition can be seen at Sandlane, about 1km from the Sandlane border post.
Dlangeni next to Shiyabedla Gama’s home there are other paintings that have at least two eland that are clear but the other animals have faded.
Maguga dam area one of the paintings that would have been covered by the dam will be saved.
Other rock painting site have been identified in the Ezulwini Valley near Sheba’s Breasts at kuthandeni, at Nkaba near the Luyane Stream on the banks of Mpetsane stream near the Ngwempisane river at Ntfungula mountain and in the environs of Gege.

The Phophonyane waterfall is situated at Peaks Peak. Come and enjoy the peaceful envoronment while dazing the stream fall along the rocks of phophonyane.

• Fizz down the Usutu River on a white-water rafting trip (website: www.swazitrails.co.sz). The rapids through Bulungu Gorge give a thrilling ride and you'll need to negotiate a 10m (33ft) waterfall. Away from the rapids you can also float lazily down the river checking out the ‘flat dogs' in the water.

• Go game-spotting on a wildlife drive, organised through Big Game Parks (website: www.biggame.co.sz). Mkhaya Game Reserve is a top private reserve where you may spot the elusive black rhino; and in Hlane Royal National Park look out for lion, elephant and plenty of antelope.

• Organise any number of activities in the beautiful and serene Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary, including mountain biking, horseriding and game walks - where you have a chance of spotting giraffe, warthog, antelope, hippos and eagles.

• Soak those weary bones in the ‘cuddle puddle', one of the many hot mineral springs around the country. This one is situated in the Ezulwini Valley.

• Hike the magnificent countryside. There are plenty of options including the ascent to Malolotsha Falls at Piggs Peak; Sibebe Mountain, a huge granite outcrop that provides a scenic spot for a picnic; and the climb up Emlembe, Swaziland's highest peak.

• Throw a fishing line in at Mlawula Nature Reserve and admire the varied species of antelopes and birds. This is where the Lebombo Mountains meet with the surrounding lowveld.

• Discover true African wilderness at the rugged Malolotja Nature Reserve. There are hiking trails galore, ranging from after-lunch strolls to week-long treks, and 280 species of bird have been recorded here.

Contact details :

Swaziland Tourism Authority

PO Box A1030, Swazi Plaza, Mbabane H100, Swaziland
Tel: (40) 49693/75.
Website: www.welcometoswaziland.com

Kingdom of Swaziland High Commission in the UK

20 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6LB, UK
Tel: (020) 7630 6611.
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 0900-1630, Fri 0900-1600 (by appointment only).

Embassy of the Kingdom of Swaziland in the USA

1712 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Tel: (202) 234 5002.
Website: www.swazilandembassyus.com

More Fun Activities!

Picnic in the Lowveld Botanical Gardens, north of Nelspruit. Entrance R15 per person. Tel 013-7525531

Chill out at Bridal Veil Waterfall near Sabie. Entrance R10 a car. Tel 013-7642580

Enjoy a spa treatment at Summerfield Rose Retreat near Hazyview. A one hour aromatherapy massage cost R450. Tel 013-7376500 or web www.summerfields.co.za

Go microlighting with Aviation Adventures near Hazyview. From R220 a person for 10 minutes to R1 500 for 1,5 hours. Tel 0833105293, web www.aviationadventures.co.za

Hike the famous Fanie Botha Hiking Trail along the Sabie Valley, R85 per person a day. Tel 013-7542724, web www.komatiecotourism.co.za

Explore Sudwala Caves near Nelspruit. The standard one hour tour is R50 per adult and R25 a child. Tel 013-7334152, web www.sudwalacaves.co.za