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Our home and
camp, Gold Valley Lodge
is nestled in the mountains outside Nelspruit, in the Province of
Mpumalanga. Luxury thatched accommodation, en-suite chalets, a
dining/entertainment area, fireplace and swimming pool ensure an
unforgettable stay with us.
ATTRACTIONS:
The proximity of our Lodge to the following Lowveld attractions include:
| * Kruger National Park |
* Premier Private Big 5 Game
Reserves |
* Blyde River Canyon - Drakensberg
Mountains |
*
Historic Gold Rush Town and
more... |
| *
Kingdom of Swaziland |
* Sportsmen's paradise - Fishing,
Golf, Clay Shooting |
* Airports - KM International
Airports |
* Shangana Cultural Village |
TRAVEL:
Consult your travel agent on visa requirements, personal / baggage
insurance and ensure all documentation is in order. Major Airlines
maintain a direct service to Johannesburg Airport. Daily scheduled flights
to KMIA (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport) in Nelspruit take + 1
hour, where client's are met and driven to our camp only 45 minutes away.
Private Charter Flights to neighboring countries and remote areas within
South Africa can be arranged. We use professional Travel Agencies that
offer the best fares - Please consult us!
CLIMATE:
Moderate temperatures and pleasant days can be expected during the season
- March through November. Light rains fall from October and our summer
rains during December to March. Day temperatures in most of Mpumalanga,
Natal and Northern Province vary between 12'C (54'F) to 27'C (80'F) April
through October, although early mornings and evenings will require warmer
clothing especially in the Eastern Cape region.
|
SUMMER |
AUTUMN |
WINTER |
SPRING |
|
'C |
'F |
'C |
'F |
'C |
'F |
'C |
'F |
|
17-28 |
63-82 |
14-26 |
57-79 |
7-23 |
45-73 |
12-26 |
54-70 |
CLOTHING
AND PERSONAL KIT:
• Darker natural colour clothing, comfortable well-worn footwear and sun
hat are the most important items.
• LIght and warm clothing requirements will vary between some
provinces. (Consult us for suggestions)
• No inoculations are required although precautions against Malaria in the
Lowveld region is recommended. Medication program to be started
prior to the Safari. (Consult us for suggestions)
| * binoculars (per
person) |
* natural/neutral clothing |
| * spotting scope
(optional) |
* 4 shirts: 2 long/2short sleeve
|
| * flashlight |
* 3 pairs long / 3 pairs short pants |
| * spare batteries |
* warm sweater or jacket
|
| * pocket camera |
* comfortable hunting/camp shoes |
| * diary |
* evening wear/ night wear |
| * 220V
converter/adapters |
* woollen socks/ warm gloves
|
| * plug-in vehicle
charger |
* swimsuit
|
| * battery charger |
* bush hat/cap |
| * tapes / spare
batteries |
* sun/shooting glasses |
| * video camera |
* lip balm/sun screen |
| *
flash/film/batteries |
* toiletries, shaving etc. |
| * camera: wide/long
lenses |
* any medical
prescriptions |
Quality outdoor clothing stores / shops are found in Nelspruit and most
towns in South Africa.
Laundry services are provided, so please leave space for gifts and African
curios. |