Excursions from Shumbalala
The Thornybush Nature Reserve is situated in area also know for its natural beauty. You will have to sacrifice a game drive to experience more about our area.
Did you know that the Blyde Canyon Nature Reserve is about 40 minutes drive away? This canyon can be visited via a boat cruize and is the third largest canyon in the world and the largest green canyon! Well worth the visit. The Panorama route that includes God's window and the potholes is worth visiting also.
Hot Air Baloon Safaris
Experience the magic of lighter-than-air flight near the foot of the Drakensberg Escarpment. A one-hour long flights offers beautiful scenic views over the Blyde River and other terrain of farmland, private nature reserves and wildlife estates.
The mountains to the South and West provide shelter from the prevailing winds, thereby affording good flying weather on most days. As the sun rises, the landscape, the vegetation and, if you're lucky, some wildlife will provide photo opportunities. Most flights will offer the chance to spot plains game like giraffe and wildebeest but this cannot be guaranteed.
Estimated time 3,5 hours
Very early morning excursion
Weather dependent
Blyde Canyon Boat Cruise
Enjoy the splendour of the third largest Canyon in the world. Unquestionably being the largest 'green canyon' due to its lush subtropical foliage. A tour guide will take you to the rare living Kadishi Tufa waterfall – the second tallest tufa waterfall on earth and the Three Rondavels. An abundance of wildlife will keep you distracted while learning more about the natural history of the Blyde Canyon
Estimated time 3,5 hours
Mid morning or late afternoon
Panorama Route
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Abel Erasmus Pass, Graskop, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Three Rondawels and other Panorama route attractions. Time is allowed to shop for curios at various excellent shops and local craft vendors along the way. This is one of the most scenic routes in the region. Return at approx. 17h00. Lunch is not included in the rate. Usual pick up time is around 09h00, but alternative pick up times can be arranged to suit guests needs.
Estimated time 8 hours
Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre
Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre is known for its efforts in nursing sick, injured or poisoned animals back to health and releasing them again into their original habitat. However Moholoholo is often faced with the difficult decision of what to do with an injured or poisoned animal which will not be able to be released back into the wild. As a result, they have a number of ‘permanent residents’ that reside at the center and are used as ‘ambassadors’ for their species.
Guests are therefore able to get an ‘up close and personal’ experience of these incredible creatures, while having the opportunity to practically demonstrate the problems and the challenges associated with conservation and habitat protection.
Estimated time 3,5 hours
Mid morning or late afternoon
HERD Elephant Sanctuary
HERD is the First Dedicated South African Elephant Orphanage. The unfortunate truth is that there are an ever-increasing number of orphaned and displaced elephant calves in South Africa. This is linked to the rising poaching numbers, taking mothers away from their calves before they can fend for themselves in the wild. And that’s where HERD comes in, acting as their unique adoptive family to help raise them in a safe environment. Visit HERD to learn more and to contribute to a good cause... Get involved!
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