Fine dine amoungst the African bushveld
There’s something about dining under the African stars with the tranquil serenades and distinctive smells of the bush… It is one of the most magical and unforgettable experiences, one that’s most unique to Africa!
Medicinal plants in the Kruger National Park
I find the medicinal uses of bushveld plants quite fascinating and for years when guiding did I make use of this topic when interpreting the bush to my guests. There is so much to know about the vegetation that makes up your favourite bush getaway.
Bird rarities in the Kruger National Park
The Kruger has been a temporary home to a number of rare birds over the years. Our little mining town of Phalaborwa made avian headlines last week when a Wood Warbler showed up in the gardens of a lodge in town.
5 easy tips for taking wildlife pictures
There is no denying that the Kruger National Park is a photographer’s paradise… With its abundant and diverse fauna and flora, each photo captures a snapshot in time, with no two photos being the same.
5 reasons to visit the Kruger in winter
Northern Phalaborwa, also referred to as the town of two summers, is wonderfully warm in Winter with its subtropical climate. The drier season (from May to September) is one of the best times to visit the Northern Kruger.
Hippos – no horsing around!
We’re on the cusp of the month of June and the welcome cool of winter is on our doorstep. The change in weather brings with it a reprieve from the summer highs and our little town of Phalaborwa, perched happily on the watershed of the Letaba and Olifants Rivers, can look forward to a period of calm, cool evenings and warm sunny days.
Kruger National Park Guided Safari Game Drive: The Ultimate Packing List
Kruger National Park Guided Safari Game Drive: The Ultimate Packing List Going to the Kruger National Park for a guided safari game drive is an adventure you are likely never to forget. Seeing the extraordinary capabilities, mannerisms and sizes of each unique wild animal and insect in their natural habitat will give you a true […]
Self-catering escape to the privacy of the Kruger at Bushveld Terrace Guesthouse on Kruger
Self-catering escape to the privacy of the Kruger at Bushveld Terrace Guesthouse on Kruger After much anticipation, much planning, and much care, we are delighted to announce the opening of the Bushveld Terrace Guesthouse on Kruger ~ a private, beautifully curated home even closer to the Kruger’s Phalaborwa Gate than our hotel, offering self-catering and sleeping up to 16 guests. Bushveld Terrace Guesthouse on Kruger is a private […]
Tips for international adventurers visiting the Kruger National Park
If you are visiting us from overseas, as an outsider, our rainbow nation and everything it has to offer is a magical destination! Kruger is an essential part of that magic!
Summertime serenades
Summer in the Lowveld is in full swing. These conditions are optimal for insect activity and visitors to the Kruger Park over the summer will have seen many of our six-legged friends.
