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Description:
Hamilton Parks Country Lodge is a comfortable 14-room country hotel, set in a magnificent 250 ha estate, consisting of pristine indigenous bush near Hazyview in the Mpumalanga Lowveld.
This gracious thatched homestead is set in magnificient gardens and a perfect place to relax.
The 14 spacious rooms are set among magnificient gardens over looking an escarpment of indigenous bushland. The rooms are comfortable furnished to reflect your ambient surroundings.
The rooms are each furnished with single, double, queen or king size beds as well as a pleasant sitting area to soak up the late sun.
The large ensuites are each equipped with a full size bathtub and heated flooring for your ensured comfort.
Activities: Hazyview.
Quad Adventure Trails (available at Hamilton Park as well)
Scenic trails through the Sabie River Valley of varying difficulty to suit your ability. The quad bikes are easy to drive, suitable for novices and providing equal enjoyment for experienced riders.
Rates : 1 Hour ? R270 per quad
: 2 Hours ? R390 per quad
: 3 Hours ? R550 per quad
White Water Tubing
Experience the rush of water on specially designed river tubes, surrounded by indigenous forest and the scenic beauty of the Sabie River Valley. A high adrenaline activity with plenty of thrills!
Rate : R245 per person
Duration about 4 hours
River Rafting
A spectacular waterfall marks the start of our white water rafting adventure on the Upper Sabie River, an area accessible to few. Bob down the river on a 2 man inflatable croc raft, past indigenous forests and the scenic splendour of the valley.
Rates : Half Day ? R220 per person
Duration About 3 Hours
Gecko River Adventure
Is it a BOAT? Is it a TUBE? No ? it?s a bit of Both! Go down the Sabie River in an egg-shaped tube with a base, paddling with wrist fins! Its new and GREAT FUN!
Rate : R245 per person
Abseiling
Abseil down a granite outcrop with spectacular views across the Lowveld and Kruger Park. It looks Easy, but it is an experience you will never forget.
Rate : R185 per person
Duration About 3 Hours
Hot Air Ballooning
A ride on the wind! Beginning at sunrise the balloon floats over small hills and hidden valleys, lush indigenous bush along the banks of the Sabie River. In the distance to the west are the mountains of the escarpment, and to the east the landscape gradually flattens out towards the horizon of the rising sun. This is a romantic, champagne experience, a gentle adventure like no other!
Rate : R2040
Duration about 3 to 4 hours, including breakfast
Other Experiences
Horse-riding(available at Hamilton Park as well)
Be part of nature! This is a wonderful way to view the indigenous bush, and spectacular terrain of the Lowveld; animals and birds don?t see you as a threat so you can admire them from up close. Following the winding trail along the Sabie River is an experience not to be missed.
Rate : 1 Hour ? R75 per person
: 2 Hours ? R200 per person
Bridge Swing
A full body harness keeps you in an upright position, whilst you plummet 30m from the Sabie Bridge over the gorge and waterfall. It is an adrenaline rushing experience, knowing that it is up to you to take the first leap.
Rate : R150 per person
Zipline
An Extreme adventure! Being strapped onto a high speed pulley running on a 450m long cable, and descending a mountain at a 45? gradient, reaching a speed of up to 100km/h, wind screaming in your ears, trees flashing past you ? and you find yourself suspended in mid air screaming on the top of your voice! Why? Because it?s fast, it?s fun, and it?s what life is all about!
Rate : R125 per person
Kloofing
An activity for the adventurous! Explore areas uninhabited by man. Guided by experience guides, you will need to go rock hopping, bum sliding, pool crawling and hiking to achieve the full fun-filled experience
Rate : R150 per person
Open Vehicle Safaris (based on min 2 pax)
Registered guides and experienced game rangers ? take you into South Africa?s largest and most famous game reserve, the Kruger National Park in specially modified 4x4 open safari vehicles. This incredible expanse of wilderness is unrivalled in its variety of wildlife, and on this tour, you can be sure to see a great many of them. The rangers will hold you spellbound with their passion and knowledge of the bush and its inhabitants.
Rates : Full day ? R810 per person
: Morning - R660 per person
: Afternoon ? R615 per person
All above rates include Conservation fees
Night Safaris
Experience the special thrill of a Night Safari in the Kapama Game Reserve or the world-famous Kruger National Park, being driven in an open vehicle and enjoying an exclusive bush dinner. Before and after dinner you explore the African night searching for the nocturnal predators and other animals, which are active at this hour. You never know you might even get to spot the endangered King Cheetah and Wild Dog.
Rate : R 995 per person, includes dinner and Conservation fee
Other Experiences continued
Elephant Back Safaris (Based on min of 2 pax)
A new and thrilling experience - with a difference. Explore the Kapama Private Game Reserve on the back of an elephant. Exploring the bush on elephantback gives you the advantage of spotting more game than you would in a vehicle or on a horse, as you are a lot higher, and as with a horse safari, the animals and birds see you as no threat.
Rate : R2800 per person
Panorama Tour
Explore the natural beauty of the Lowveld, escarpment and the spectacular Mpumalanga scenery. On this tour you can admire the Blyde River Canyon and its beautiful Rock formations, then on to the boundless vista from God?s Window. Also Wonderview, the Tree Rondavels and the Bourke?s Luck Potholes. A stop will be made at Pilgrim?s Rest, a lovingly preserved village and National Monument, which sprang up in the time of the Gold Rush. The region?s most scenic waterfalls complete the tour.
Rate: : R750 per person, including Lunch
Endangered Wildlife Tour
Moholoholo is the biggest wildlife rehabilitation centre in South Africa, where you can go behind the scenes for a fascinating insight into the dedication and skill of animal conservationists. Hear experts explain the various rehabilitation techniques used on birds and animals and witness them demonstrating these techniques. Have lunch at Kapama Private Game Reserve and return to play with the Lion cubs and Leopards or to handle the Eagles and Vultures.
Rate: : R840 per person, including Lunch
Shangana Evening Festival
Spend an enlightening evening with the original inhabitants of the Sabie River Valley, the Shangaan. The tour includes a look at the village, situated high on a hillside overlooking the valley ? where the villagers live as their ancestors did. Visit the village?s ?Sangoma? (Witch Doctor) and allow her to share their mythical secrets. However the highlight of the evening is the performance of the traditional songs and dances during the Royal Feast.
Rate : R380 per person
The Kruger National Park is a 20-minute drive from the lodge, with its unspoilt landscapes, spectacular tranquillity, and massive terrains. It is larger than Wales or Israel, and measures 20 000 sq kilometres (12 500 sq miles) and contains a wide variety of mammals and birds, including the famous Big Five ? lion, leopard, buffalo, white rhinoceros and elephant ? the five most dangerous species for the Big Game hunters of yesteryear.
Nearby is the Blyde River Canyon ? the world?s third largest, with its waterfalls and dramatic view.
The Hoedspruit Cheetah Breeding Centre offers close-up viewing of cheetah, wild dog and a number of other predators and the Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation gives a fascinating insight onto birds of prey and animals which have encountered difficulties, arising from modern-day Africa?s farming methods.
Price Info:
Double - R320.00 per person Bed and Breakfast
Single - R470.00 Bed and Breakfast
All rates are per person sharing, A supplement for single
occupancy is 50%.
All rates are inclusive of a Full English Breakfast.
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| Kiepersol, MpumalangaAddress:
On the R40 to Kruger National Park from Nelspruit to Hazyview, 50Km from Nelspruit
Directions / Map
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| In-Room Facilities: | Fans in Room
Hair Dryer
Heating in Room
Housekeeping
Mini Bar in rooms
No Smoking rooms
Pets Not Allowed
Room Service
Tea/Coffee facilities in room
Toiletries Provided
Wake up calls arranged
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| On-Site Facilities: | Baby Sitting
Bar / Pub
Credit Cards Accepted
Email Facilities
Fax Facilities
Historical Building
Jacuzzi
Restaurant / Dining Room
Safe Available
Swimming Pool
Wheelchair Friendly
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| Close-By Facilities: | 4x4 Trails
Airport
Birdwatching
Casino
Cinema
Extreme Sports Arranged
Fishing - Dam / Lake
Fishing - River
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Golf
Hiking Trails
Horse Riding
Hospital
Mountain Bikes or Trails
Restaurants near by
Shops close by
Water Sports
Wildlife Park
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