Arts and Crafts Culture
Dumazulu Cultural Village - 110km
- Authentic Zulu Village, Tours depart @ 08:15, 11:00 and 15h15
Ilala Weavers - Hluhluwe 100km
- A wonderful gallery and warehouse with the largest collection of traditional Zulu baskets and Zulu beadwork. Craft Village, Savannah Restaurant & Khaki Klub Clothing on same premises.
Ingwavuma Women's Centre
- Nestled in the Lebombo Mountains, these 100 women trained in sisal production, 180 embroiders and 14 beaders sell their arts and crafts. Traditional Zulu cuisine and dances.
- Tel: 035 - 591 0133 to notify them of your arrival
Vincent's Pottery - 17km
- Tableware, carved lamps, bathroom basins, fountains etc
Boat Cruises
A must when visiting Lake Jozini to experience the wonderful birdlife and wildlife on the water’s edge. The 3 hour excursion on the canopied 12 seater viewing boat.
Summer 4pm departures. Winter 8am departures.
R300 p/p
Game Drives
An open landcruiser comfortably seating 10 people is used for these events.
The morning game drive departs between 6am and 7am seasonally. The afternoon game drive departs between 3pm and 4pm. The drives are 3hrs of fantastic bush experience where our rangers enlighten you on all aspects of nature.
Game drives take place on the Phongolo Nature Reserve, the neighboring National Reserve, which is the first Reserve to be proclaimed in Africa by Paul Kruger in 1894. The Reserve has an excellent population of wild life from white rhino, wildebeest, zebra, warthog, giraffe to a wide variety of antelope.
Game Drives:
A 3 hour drive conducted in the open Landcruisers comfortably seating 9 people.
Summer 5:30am or 4pm departures.
Winter 8am or 3pm.
R300 p/p unless included in the package.
Geology
Gem Stone Trail-30km
- The area around Pongolapoort consists of ancient Karoo basalts. The outflow of these basalts covered most of South Africa, and heralded the break-up of Gondwanaland approximately 180 million years ago. The rapidly cooling basalts trapped gas bubbles, and percolating fluids carrying minerals in solution, led to the growth of amethyst crystals in cavities and openings in the rock. A mineral hike in the Lebombo Mountains, provides you with an excellent opportunity to collect your own amethyst crystals.
- It is a long trail suggested for the fairly fit person, rated Grade 3.
- The trail ends at a gemstone mine.
- Guided by Digs Pascoe. Advance notice is required for this outing.
Golfing
30km
- The Pongola Golf Club has a lovely country style 9 hole golf course, situated amongst Tamboti tree , sugar cane fields and irrigation dams.
- Bring your own golf clubs as there are non for hire.
Guided Rhino Walks
Conducted on the neighboring property – you meet your guide at the Mvubu Lodge who can mix the walk up with more a drive depending on your interests and fitness level.
No children under 16 years allowed. Maximum number of people is 8 per activity.
Advanced notice is preferable.
R300 p/p
History
Border Cave - 60km
- With spectacular views overlooking a 500m drop into Swaziland from the Lebombo Mountains, the first know inhabitants of the area took residence in the Border Cave some 200 000 years ago.
- There is an interpretive centre sharing the story of prehistoric life at the cave.
- For a small guiding fee, you can walk to the cave (09h00 - 16h00), however it is preferable to discover the history and geology of the area with Digs Pascoe, our local historian.
- Please give ample notice should you like to enjoy his guiding experience.
Swaziland
Swaziland is a tiny country with spectacular scenery and a huge heart! Rich in heritage and culture, the Swazi’s are friendly, welcoming people proud of their unique legacy.
The old and established Culture and Traditions continue to live on and to witness some of the following occasions, contact Swazi Trails on 00 268 416280 or Email: info@swaziltrails.co.za , website www.swazitrails.co.sz
Tiger Fishing
Shayamoya's specialty!
Tiger fishing is the truly exciting activity, which we offer. These ferocious fighting game fish are rare to South African waters however enjoy these sub tropical conditions. Good sizes have been caught in the Pongolapoort Lake where the official record is 8.3kg. There is also a ranch dam, which is stocked with bass as well as tiger fish. The lodge has a good selection of fishing rods and tackle for hire, but bring your own fly rods and tackle. Fishing trips are conducted in a 16ft Hustler (Max 2 anglers) and 18ft Dorado (Max 3 anglers).
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