Olifants River Lodge and Safaris
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Olifants River Lodge and Safaris
Phalaborwa, Limpopo Province, South Africa
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If you want to travel in the Limpopo Province in South Africa, this is the catalogue to help you to plan it.
Backyard vacations on your doorstep, coupled with accommodation in the wild, in luxury lodges in Phalaborwa, South Africa, near the Kruger National Park, with lots of tourist attractions, wildlife and water life. Luxury accommodation in the wild, where nature is still untouched.
Olifants River Lodge and Safaris is geographically situated on the northern shore of the Olifants River, approximately 17 kilometres south of the town of Phalaborwa. The river flows from west to east, through the Kruger National Park into the neighbouring country Mosambique. The lodging facilities consist of sleeping accommodation in chalets for 40 persons with en suite bathrooms, kitchen, bar, barbecue boma and swimming pool. One of the largest private game reserves, namely the Greater Kruger Park Game Reserve, borders on the opposite side of the river, where the following wildlife are regularly spotted from the lodge: buffalo, elephant, lion, water buck, kudu, impala. You can listen to the roar of lions at night. One of the entrance gates to the Kruger National Park is in Phalaborwa.
Climate
This area is part of the Lowveld and exceptionally warm, because of the low altitude above sea level. The weather is warm and dry with occasional rainfall in summer months from September to April. Winter months are pleasantly warm, with coolness in the evenings. The chalets are equipped with air conditioners. The surroundings are dense with typical indigenous trees, bush and grass associated with the African bushveld, where wildlife of all sorts are still abundant. Hippos, crocodiles and birds can be viewed from the camp, with occasional elephant visits as well. The Limpopo Province is a summer rainfall area. Rain is infrequent and generally in the early morning.
Game drives with a difference. River safaris on the Olifants River near Phalaborwa, Limpopo Province, South Africa for an unforgettable experience on our river raft:
Average Temperatures: Summer: 30 degrees C / 87 degree F Winter: 23 degrees C / 73 degrees F Malaria: As Olifants River Lodge and Safaris is located within the malaria belt, we recommend that guests discuss preventative medication and repellents with their family practitioner / pharmacist, prior to arrival. Mosquito repellents are available at the lodge.
Kruger National Park 20 km, Kapama Cheetah Project 70 km, White Lion Project 70 km, Golfing Hans Merensky 20 km, Snake Park 70 km, Swadini Resort 80 km, Blyde River Gorge Resort 100 km, Eiland Resort 70 km, Letaba Ranch Resort 50km, Hippo Pools 50 km, Echo Caves 90 km, Mac Mac Falls 100 km, Tzaneen 112 km, Gateway Airport Phalaborwa 20 km, Eastgate Airport Hoedspruit 70 km
Raft cruises, Swimming pool, Board games, Night drives, Fishing, Bird watching, Wildlife watching, Guided walking trails, Horse riding
Accommodation & catering, Conferences, Strategic sessions, Functions, Parties, Raft Cruises, Hunting safari’s, Guided walking trails, Game drives, Horse riding, Fishing, Bird watching, Water life, Night drives, Transfers from and to Gateway Airport, Transfers from and to Eastgate Airport, Excursion Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Excursion Kapama Cheetah Project, Excursion White Lions, Excursion Kruger National Park, Excursion Blyde River Canyon, Golf at Hans Merensky Country Club 9 holes, Golf at Hans Merensky Country Club 18 holes, Microlight flight to Olifants River, Hunting and other services
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