BIRDERS OVERVIEW
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ACCESSIBLE WITH A NORMAL SEDAN VEHICLE
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WALKING TRAILS
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SELF DRIVES
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BIRD GUIDES
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BIRD CHECKLISTS
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VENUE MAP
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FIELD GUIDE BOOKS
Surrounded by the tranquil Blyde River and the majestic Drakensberg mountains, this thatched lodge is set in a Private reserve, in an area famous for its panoramic scenery, birdlife, fauna and flora. Nestled on the banks of the Blyde River, it offers travelers a unique bush experience whilst soaking up the beauty of the natural surroundings. The lodge is situated along the famous Panoramic Route of Mpumalanga/Limpopo Province near Hoedspruit and is just a 50-minute drive to the Kruger National Park – Orpen Gate.
Accommodation comprises of 4 Luxury Double/twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms, 2 Standard double/Twin Rondavels with ensuite, 1 Comfortable Cottage with ensuite, 1 Large Self Catering Private House with ensuite and private pool which can sleep 4, 1 Large Self Catering Rondavel with ensuite which can sleep 6 (4 Adults and 2 Children). 1 Self Catering Cottage which sleeps 2 and possibly 1 Child.
BIRD SPECIALS
Montagu's Harrier, Dusky Lark, European Nightjar, Freckled Nightjar, Square-tailed Nightjar, Broad-billed Roller, Lizard Buzzard, African Wood Owl, Southern White-faced Owl, African Barred Owlet, Lesser-spotted Eagle, Crowned Eagle, Bennett's Woodpecker, African Finfoot, Bronze-winged Courser
INFORMATION FOR BIRDERS:
Places of water are places of life. Not only are the water courses of the Blyde River Wilderness Lodge well populated with Hippo and Crocodiles, the reserve is home to Giraffe, Nyala, Impala, Wildebeest, Zebra, Bushbuck, Duiker, Steenbuck, Waterbuck, Bushpig, Warthog, and of course a stunning array of birds. The towering Northern Drakensberg escarpment provides a canvas for nature to capture a masterpiece with each sunrise . . . This is your opportunity to escape and invest in peace.
Bushveld featuring stunning Jackleberry and Fig Trees, as well as Riparian and Riverine