Hidden Gems Needles Lodge

Price per person:

ZAR 7460

Hidden Gems Needles Lodge Accommodation South Africa

5-Day Needles Lodge Safari Experience



Needles Lodge in Mpumalanga is a charming boutique lodge that offers a tranquil and unforgettable escape in the heart of South Africa's stunning Lowveld region. Nestled within the pristine Marloth Park, this hidden gem provides a unique wildlife experience where guests can encounter free-roaming animals such as zebras, giraffes, and various bird species right on their doorstep. The lodge is an oasis of comfort, with well-appointed rooms, a sparkling pool, and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or an adventurous wildlife expedition.



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About Needles Lodge

Needles Lodge is situated between the two main southern entry points to the Kruger National Park – 35 km to Malelane Gate and only 30 km to Crocodile Bridge Gate. This makes for quick, easy access to the Park for day trips, with time enough for you to view its southern – most popular – part. The Lodge's management will go over the maps with you, and where required give advice, including our guides' advice on the latest sightings of the Big Five. Mozambique and Swaziland trips


Full-day drives

Experience the call of the African Bush, on your full-day safari with a qualified professional guide in either an open-raised or air-conditioned vehicle. Depart from Needles Lodge at +/- 05h00 in the summer or 05h30 in the winter. Enjoy the African sunrise, and see the first game on the plains. Perhaps you will be one of the lucky few to experience predators on the hunt! At approximately 10h00, stop and have breakfast in Kruger Park. Spend the day discovering the ‘Big Five’ and learning about the wonders of nature in its truest form. The game drives concentrate on the southern region of the Kruger National Park, internationally recognised as the best game viewing area for the Big 5. Visit Skukuza or Lower Sabie, the main rest camps, where curio shops are situated. Return to the comfort of the Lodge in the late afternoon for a well-deserved sundowner on the deck.

Sunrise Drives

As the bush awakens, an early morning start is made worthwhile when you experience the Kruger National Park come alive. The chatting of the birds, calls from the wild and the amazing sunrises will keep you enthralled on your 3-hour, professionally guided tour in an open-raised safari vehicle. Experience some of the nocturnal animals making their way to bed and the diurnal animals coming to life. Only for the brave at heart, the departure times from the Lodge are at 03h15 in the summer and 04h15 in winter. Return to the comfort of the Lodge at approximately 09h00 for a sumptuous breakfast.

Morning Walks

Bring your senses to life, when participating on a morning walk in Kruger National Park, an experience of a lifetime. See, hear, smell, touch and even taste the bush up close as professional rangers lead you on the game paths through the park. Two armed and trained rangers take up to 8 people out into the bush for 3 to 4 hours. Experience the fauna and flora up close and personal. You may just be lucky enough to have a Big 5 experience on foot to really get your adrenaline going! Once again only for the brave hearted as the Lodge departure times are 03h45 in summer and 04h15 in winter. Return to the comfort of the Lodge at approximately 10h00 for a well-deserved brunch.

Night drives

Spot the nocturnal animals of Africa, when you depart the lodge at approximately 19h15 with a professional guide and drive into the Kruger Park at night. Experience the opportunity of seeing many owl species, genets and other elusive animals that only wander out after dark. Return to the lodge at approximately 23h00. Dinner will be served at 18h00 prior to your departure.

Tiger Fishing

Hook, line and sinker, experience fearsome game fish known for putting up quite a fight. Taking on a tiger fish will add a whole new dimension to your South African Safari. The Komati River, only 20 minutes from Needles, offers the perfect location to catch one of these awesome specimens. A professional guide, licenses, equipment, bait and your transfers are included to ensure you have a great experience.

A BBQ lunch can be provided for a cost of R 350.00 per person


Details
Trip Preparation
  • First Aid

  • Advise someone of where you are

  • Medication

  • paperwork

Climate and Clothing
  • Hat

  • Boots

  • Warm clothes

  • Sunscreen

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