Two and a half hour round trip
that departs from the Royal Malewane Airstrip
(15 minutes from the lodge)
HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS
FLIGHTS OVER THE AFRICAN WILDERNESS
Experience the magic of lighter-than-air flight over the
Lowveld Big Game areas adjoining the Kruger National Park.
When game is spotted, the rather noisy main burners will be
switched over to a “whisper” burner so as not to disturb the
animals.
Meeting before Sunrise coffee is served
while you watch your 8 storey high balloon being inflated and prepared for
flight. The Pilot will give you a safety briefing and get you airborne in
time to witness the sunrise. Seeking favourable winds, you will change
altitude and drift gently over the landscape below.
After about an hours flight, the pilot will select a suitable landing site
where the recovery crew will be in attendance. Sparkling wine and fruit
juice is served during or after the flight, depending on the weather.
If weather conditions don’t permit a flight
on the day of your booking, you are entitled to a full refund.
GOLF
GOLF SAFARI TO HANS MERENSKY GOLF ESTATE
A challenging 18 hole, Par 72 Championship Golf Course, where crocodile and
hippo add spice to the normal “hazards” of a good game of golf. Enjoy
this unique course, which extends over a vast area of indigenous bush,
interspersed with tranquil pools and velvet greens.
HORSE RIDING SAFARIS
The horse trails are conducted on the beautiful Moholoholo Mountain View
Game Reserve bordering the Blyde River Canyon. The Reserve is home to a vast
variety of animals and birds such as eland, giraffe, kudu, wildebeest,
klipspringer, warthog, impala, hippo, duiker and nyala. Beginners,
intermediate and advanced riders are welcome. It is advisable to wear
comfortable clothing, long trousers and shoes with rubber soles. A maximum
of 6 riders per group allows your guide to pay personal attention to each
rider. Private horse riding safaris are also available (at an additional
cost).
Please bear in mind that the departure site is very rustic and there
are no ablution facilities.
MAPUSHA WEAVERS COMMUNITY TOUR
Mapusha Weavers is a small group of local Shangaan and Mapulaneng Sotho
women from the community of Rooiboklaagte in the nearby village of Acornhoek.
Mapusha Weavers' women's empowerment project began in 1973 after two sisters
were sent by the Acornhoek Catholic Mission for training in weaving and
spinning. All of their products (rugs, tapestries, bags, etc…) are
entirely hand-made and unique. The women spin and dye the textile
(wool or cotton) themselves and carefully weave each piece according to
inspiration or custom-ordered designs. Emerencia Mohlolo, the daughter of an
original Mapusha Weavers' member and a weaver herself, will guide you
through the 30-year history of the project that not only brought two
cultures together to create woven masterpieces, but also to support their
families and relatives.
You will meet the women at work in their rural studio, after which you
will join Emerencia on a short drive to visit Miriam Mabila, a Sangoma (a
traditional healer) with her students training to become Sangomas. You will
have a chance to ask Miriam questions, and she will share with you the
spirit of the ancestors. Continue on by vehicle to the home of Sarah,
a local mud bowl maker, to learn how she utilizes the soil of Rooiboklaagte
to mould her products, and leave the vehicle behind to join Emerencia on a
short walk along the winding footpaths of her community. During this
time you will visit Joseph, a local grass weaver, Thoko at her Shabeen (an
African bar where home brewed
beer is sold) and Mrs. Virginia Sithole and the children of the Katlego
Community Creche.
ELEPHANT-BACK SAFARIS
In March 2002 Zimbabwe prepared for an election and due to the invasion of
farms by war veterans the future of a group of 12 trained elephants was in
jeopardy. A rescue mission was launched by Lente Roode and her team and the
elephants were successfully relocated to the safe haven of Camp Jabulani
During your Elephant-back Safari you will
be seated on a comfortable canvas covered saddle, mounted behind an
experienced elephant handler. We welcome you to this unforgettable
experience and you will soon discover that the elephants enjoy the ride as
much as you do. This dreamlike adventure offers magical moments as well as
the opportunity to come in close contact with wildlife. Your Elephant-back
Safari of approximately an hour and twenty minutes will also include a talk
on elephant behaviour and refreshments afterwards. Please note that clients
are requested to sign an indemnity form and that this activity is not
available to children under the age of 12 years. The 12 elephants can carry
a maximum of 18 pax between them at any one time.
