Blyde River Wilderness Lodge \ Accommodation in Blyde River Canyon

Surrounded by the tranquil Blyde River and the majestic Drakensberg mountains, this thatched lodge is set in a private reserve, in an area famous for its panoramic scenery, bird-life, fauna and flora. Nestled on the banks of the Blyde River, it offers travelers a unique bush experience whilst soaking up the beauty of the natural surroundings.

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge is situated along the famous Panoramic Route of Mpumalanga / Limpopo Province and is just a 50 minute drive to the Kruger National Park - Orpen Gate.

Places of water are places of life. Not only are the water courses of the Blyde River Wilderness Lodge well populated with hippo and crocodiles, the reserve is home to giraffe, nyala, impala, wildebeest, zebra, bushbuck, duiker, steenbuck, waterbuck, bushpig and warthog. The towering Northern Drakensberg escarpment provides a canvas for nature to capture a masterpiece with each sunrise … this is your opportunity to escape and invest in peace.

Accommodation

A blend of Contempory and African decor compliments the beauty of the lodge’s surroundings as well as being set amongst large majestic Jackelberry and Fig trees, whose shade cascades over the pristine lawn areas. Stylish rooms lead on to the Blyde River and include ensuite bathrooms and tea trays. Scrumptious breakfasts are included and candlelight dinners by arrangement. Enjoy sundowners at the pool with the sounds of the bush to keep you company or take a stroll on the reserve with the resident giraffe, zebra and impala.

Accommodation comprises seven (7) double / twin rooms with en-suites, one (1) large self catering rondavel with en-suite which can sleep seven and one self catering king fisher cottage which sleeps two to three people (preferably two adults and one child). All rooms are tastefully furnished, and each room leads out onto the tranquil river settings where crocodiles and hippos swim by.

ON SITE FACILITIES

• Two swimming pools
• Safe parking
• Tea / coffee making facilities
• Nature trails
• Laundry facilities
• Braai / barbeque by arrangement
• Dinner / lunch by arrangement
• Airport transfers and tours by arrangement
• Wireless internet
• Cell phone reception
• Credit cards accepted (Visa and Mastercard)

Attractions and Activities

• Kapama Cheetah Project
• Moholoholo Wildlife Rehab Centre
• Rafting and tubing
• Khamai Reptile Park
• Blyde Dam
• Bombix mori silk farm
• Boat cruise on the Blyde Dam
• Kruger National Park
• Beautiful scenery – Panorama Route incorporating the Three Rondawels, Gods Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Berlin Falls, Pinnacle, Lisbon Falls, Graskop and Pilgrims Rest
• Quad biking
• Game drives
• Hot air ballooning
• Elephant rides

Location:

We are located 25kms from the entrance to the Blyde River Canyon National Park. The lodge is situated four and a half hours north of Johannesburg / Pretoria.

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