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Activities Around The Thornybush Game Reserve
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Whilst our game viewing activities will keep you occupied throughout your stay, additional activities in the area can be organized (at a fee) for longer staying guests wanting to explore all the wildlife of the area. These include: ELEPHANT-BACK SAFARIS Following the farm invasions by war veterans during the political unrest in Zimbabwe early in 2002, a group of 12 trained elephants was in jeopardy as their natural habitat was systemically taken over. A rescue mission ensured their safety and the elephants were consequently relocated to the Hoedspruit area. A truly unforgettable experience where you will soon discover that the elephants enjoy the ride as much as you do! You will be comfortably seated on the elephant’s back behind an experienced elephant handler directing the elephant as required. Needless to say this method of game viewing offers the opportunity to get close to the wildlife in a natural environment. The tour takes approximately and hour and a half including a short lecture and refreshments. Unfortunately children under 12 cannot participate HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS A flight in a hot air balloon over the big game areas and with its unique beauty of the African wilderness is a truly rare experience. Your adventure begins before sunrise with coffee whilst the balloon is prepared for flight. Followed by a safety briefing, you take to the air in time to witness sunrise in the African bush and the flights lasts approximately 1 hour. When game is spotted, the main burners are switched over to a "whisper" burner as not to disturb the animals. The flight lasts about an hour, after which the pilot will select a suitable landing site where refreshments are served for your enjoyment. GOLF A short hour's drive away towards Phalaborwa, you will find the championship Hans Merensky Golf Estate. Excitement is the spice of life where hippos yawn while the crocodile's lazy gaze follows the ball's flight. A unique course with indigenous bush, tranquil pools and velvet greens. HORSE RIDING SAFARIS Beginners, intermediate and advanced riders are welcome! The horse trails are conducted on the scenic Moholoholo Mountain View Game Reserve bordering the Blyde River Canyon. The Reserve boasts a variety of game including eland, giraffe, kudu, wildebeest, klipspringer, warthog, impala, hippo, nyala and duiker. HOEDSPRUIT CHEETAH PROJECT A video presentation is followed by the opportunity to view cheetah, including the beautiful King Cheetah, African Wild Dog, Ground Hornbills and many other rare species. The tour also enables one to view the specialized breeding and rehabilitation camps for the Barbary Lion and Rhino. The tour lasts approximately one and a half hours. MOHOLOHOLO - WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTRE The Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre at Moholoholo contributes to the conservation and rehabilitations of endangered or injured species and with this also facilitates a number of successful breeding programs. Situated in the shadow of the majestic "Mariepskop" mountain, the conservancy is a haven to many wild animals. Here injured and orphaned birds and animals are cared for with the aim to release back to the wild where animals that are not so fortunate are cared for in captivity to educate the visiting communities and tourists. Common and rare species are seen on the guided tours, often in close contact - an unforgettable experience not to be missed. BLYDE RIVER CANYON Enjoy a guided informative boat cruise and view the 3rd largest Canyon in the world. The magnificent Blyde River Canyon is 1000 meter deep and 30 kilometers long. Learn about the age of times, birds and trees or spot the crocodiles and hippos while enjoying the beautiful escarpment that rears 1900m above the Lowveld. |
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