Nyala Safari Lodge in South Africa is a big 5 safari lodge, which borders the Greater Kruger Park directly. For the perfect family safari or family holiday come and visit our Big 5 wildlife destination. If you are looking for family holidays with a personal touch, away from the pressures of everyday life, then this is the place for you! Based in the midst of the South African bush, we promise you an unforgettable experience as our trained guides take you on a step by step journey through the African Wilderness. The staff at our safari game lodge are dedicated to making your safari or holiday an enjoyable one and have a reputation for genuine South African hospitality without any pretences. Our approach is to focus on all aspects of wildlife and not just chasing after the big 5, that is but a small component of the wilderness experience. Our meals are typical South African cuisine with a distinctive Euro African flavour. We are a big 5 safari lodge that prides ourselves on catering to the whole family on safari. Make your family holiday the adventure of a lifetime with activities such as horse riding through a private game reserve on one of our horse trails. The total experience at the lodge contributes to the high referral rate of our visitors, but you will be the judge!

ACCOMMODATION
The safari lodge accommodation comprises five thatched rondavels (chalets) situated on the banks of the perennial Mohlabetsi River. Our fully serviced en suite rooms can take up to a maximum of 15 people. In between daily activities there is also the option of relaxing by the pool. We provide fully catered accommodation, which means all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are provided, with the main meal featuring some traditional South African cuisine. We also cater for special dietary requirements and a self-catering facility is available on request. Family/group bookings can also be arranged. Nyala Safari Lodge is an eco friendly destination and has measures in place to reduce the impact on the environment.

Each room is beautifully appointed with ethnic furnishings, draped in romantic fabrics that bring about an atmosphere that is truly African. The beds are covered in subtle Percale cotton sheeting and finished with ultra luxurious duvets, giving guests luxurious comfort. Overhead fans whisper gently to keep the pure African air circulating evenly in the rooms. Generous bath sheets are provided in the en-suite bathrooms - Chalets are insect proof but we strongly recommend that you take appropriate preventative measures against malaria.

FACILITIES
A shady Weeping Boer bean tree and a host of other riverside greenery create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation when staying at our luxury safari accommodation. Whilst the safari game lodge is surrounded by a secure fence to ensure the safety of our guests, there is still the opportunity for smaller wildlife such as monkeys, antelope and a variety of birds to frequent the lodge. One of our best features is a prominent waterhole, carefully positioned in front of the safari game lodge and permanently floodlit. The viewing deck is situated under shady trees and hours in between activities can be spent in leisure observing animals visiting the waterhole. The accommodation at our safari game lodge is of a luxury standard ensuring your stay is an enjoyable one. This “Big 5” Reserve boasts large populations of giraffe, zebra and other game species. Nightly game drives offer the perfect opportunity to see nocturnal wildlife such as the Lesser Bush baby and African Wildcat.

ACTIVITIES
A typical daily safari activities programme starts with a light breakfast and early morning game drive safari. A combination of guided walking safari and game drives can be undertaken on request. Brunch is served in the outside lapa (thatched roof), situated on the banks of the perennial Mohlabetsi River. After a relaxing afternoon siesta the sundowner/evening game drive safari departs. The night drive will continue after the sundowner break. When dusk falls a whole new world of nocturnal species awake to roam the African bushveld savanna . Back at the lodge a typical South African three course dinner awaits. Personal safety is of the utmost importance during all our guided safari activities. The highlight for most guests who stay two nights or more is the excursion to the Olifants River where hippo, crocodiles, elephants and many other species are found. Extended stays at Nyala offer guided half or full day tours to Kruger Park, cheetah breeding centre, raptor rehabilitation centre, cultural village and many more guided excursions to enhance an extended stay of four nights and more. Other activities include optional mountain bike rides / horse rides, which are available on request.

CHILDREN ACTIVITIES
Depending the age and interest of the children we present activities such as:
- Plaster of paris casting of animal tracks
- Animal track identification
- Game drives presented to involve the children, frequent stops and getting out of the vehicle to interpret what ever we find in a children friendly way
- Informal fun questions and answer game during game drive on aspects that they have learned with points reward and candy rewards.
- Short walks from camp to interpret the smaller aspects of the eco system.

HORSEBACK SAFARIS
Nyala Safari Lodge now also offers Horse Trails in a nearby private game reserve in South Africa. The Horse Trails comprise one to three hour trails for the novice, intermediate and experienced rider. Take a horse ride with the majestic Drakensberg Mountains as a backdrop and you will have the opportunity to view up to three of the Big 5 amongst other species such as giraffe, hippo, zebra, eland, kudu etc making your horseback safari unforgettable. All the horses are experienced and well trained, guided by experienced horse trail guides.

This Horse Trail experience is unique in that it offers short trails for all levels of rider, whether novice or advanced. The horses are South African Boerperd with good temperaments. South African Trail saddles are used and safety equipment is available. Safety equipment is compulsory for children under 18 years of age. Bottled water is supplied during the trail and included in the price. The trails start at different times pending the seasons but as a rule start at 8:30 in the morning and at 15:00 in the afternoon.

Children from 9 years of age with a minimum of 20 hours riding experience and accompanied by an adult are welcome to participate. Safety equipment is compulsory. The combination of this unique Horse Trail experience in combination with our normal Big 5 game drives and specialized Big 5 walks make this a unique affordable opportunity with great flexibility. The emphasis is on quality of all aspects of the guided experience.

RATES
Inclusive of En suite accommodation, morning- and evening game drive, guided bushwalk, all meals, tea & coffee, snacks during sundowner drive. Excluded are bar/extras account, entrance of R70 per vehicle and items of personal nature – all to be settled at the lodge before departure.

VALID 01 OCTOBER 2007 - 31 DECEMBER 2008
Per Person Per Night Sharing: R1,450
Per Person Per Night Single: R1,650
Per child Aged 3 to 12 Per night: R725

Self-Catering (only available over non-peak periods and at short notice)
R4,800 per night for the exclusive use of the camp (up to 8 people) - additional people up to a maximum of 10 people in total pay R350 each

Horseback Safaris (transfers to/from the lodge included)
Minimum two persons. Negotiable as there are other interested riders from the lodge that participate.

• Two hour horse trail for the novice to intermediate rider: R600 per person
• Three hour horse trail includes two waterholes (hippo sightings are likely). This trail is suited to the intermediate to experienced rider. R700 per person