Special Interest Safaris

South Africa has a wide variety of bird shooting available, especially in our home province of Mpumalanga. Seasons generally run from May to August, although conditions do vary depending on area and species and special pre-season permits / licences can be obtained. These are our winter months and cool weather can be expected in the morning and evenings. By midday temperatures warm-up to the 60 - 70's F+. A suggested clothing / equipment list will be sent to clients prior to Safari.

Waterfowl such as Spurwing Geese, Egyptian Geese, Yellow billed Duck, White Faced Duck and Red Teal are plentiful. Best shooting takes place early mornings and late afternoons between large lakes /dams and maize fields (also over decoys). Helmeted Guinea fowl, 3 species of Francolin and Quail are walked up over trained dogs or can be shot driven during the day. Excellent pigeon and dove shooting on maize and sunflower fields can also be had.

Shotguns in 12 ga or 20 ga are suggested and local ammunition in all sizes are available. 12 ga shotguns are available for hire to those not bringing their own.

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As an avid Sporting Clay shooter and member of the Clay Target Association of South Africa, Matthew and his team provide all the facilities for challenging courses and competitions at Gold Valley Lodge and nearby clubs.

From the fast flowing Crocodile and Komati Rivers south of the famous Kruger National Park, in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa, to the cooler streams and dams of the highlands near Dullstroom, fishermen have access to some of the finest freshwater fishing available in South Africa.

Species available include, introduced Rainbow and Brown Trout, the challenging Yellowfish, large Black Bass and the exciting Tigerfish. Experienced fishing guides, local fly-fishing techniques and equipment hire are all available for the International fisherman utilizing our services.

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Brilliant colours will greet you as you approach Benguerra, an exquisite 10 km long, 5 km wide palm-fringed island in the Bazaruto archipelago. Here, on a bay on the protected northwest side of the island, you will discover tranquil, unspoiled Benguerra Lodge, an exclusive and idyllic place at which you can do as much or as little as you please. Secluded chalets, catering for just 26 guests, merge into the natural Milkwood and Acacia Forest. Each of the thatched chalets, which are built on stilts, with reed walls and wooden floors, has en-suite facilities and a private sea-facing veranda.

Activities include, world-class deep-sea fishing and fly-fishing with the best guides in the business, snorkeling, diving and dhow cruises, castaway picnics and bird-watching.

Regular scheduled flights from Johannesburg Intl. Airport to Vilanculos and fully inclusive flying packages are available with a commercial flight scheduled from Kruger Mpumalanga International, Nelspruit to be available soon.

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Treat your partner to the extravagant elegance of the Rovos Rail or your family to the luxury of the famous Blue Train. Both unique in their own right and a great way to see our wonderful country...

Routes include return trips from Cape Town to Pretoria, the Garden Route along the Indian Ocean coast line, 3-day excursions to Livingstone/Victoria Falls, exclusive charters to the eastern parts of the Mpumalanga Province and much more...

The Blue Train has been synonymous with luxury hospitality, tourism and leisure since 1946. It offers a unique way of experiencing some of Southern Africa's magnificent landscapes and landmarks. The Blue Train offers far more than just a journey. It is an all-inclusive experience offering a combination of unsurpassed luxury travel, five star accommodation, fine cuisine, personalised butler service and routes that offer breathtaking views of the countryside. Fine dining and the gourmet cuisine is complemented by the carefully selected, best South African wines.

For over half a century South Africa’s Blue Train has enjoyed an international reputation as one of the world’s pre-eminent traveling experiences. Recently voted “Africa’s Leading Luxury Train” at the 2009 World Travel Awards Ceremony – Africa leg held in Durban in May 2009, an award it adds to an already endless list of accolades, such as been voted for four consecutive years “World’s Leading Luxury Train” by some 250 000 travel agents in 181 countries at the World Travel Awards.

The Blue Train Lounge Car The Blue Train Meal The Blue Train De Luxe Twin Bed

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