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Excursions.
In the vicinity of Amukela are a lot of interesting places to visit both for a full day or just a couple of hours.
This makes our lodge a great place to stay for several days.
Whether you want to go on your own, or have an organized trip, we gladly assist where possible.
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New at Amukela is the Elephantback safari that we can organize for you.
Accompanied by an experienced  guide you will go on safari on the back of an Elephant!
During this walk through Big-5 area  (Kapama private game reserve) you can off course see game.
Beforehand you will be briefed about the safari and the elephant. 
After the safari there is some time to make pictures with the elephant that you have  been riding.
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Greet a new day in the bush, together with an armed and qualified nature guide.
Explore the fascinating nature in Africa by foot, in an easy going pace. Learn about animal tracks and 
behaviour, trees and bushes with medicinal properties and much more. 
Gamedrive. In an open jeep you go out in the bush searching for the animals, accompanied by an experienced 
field guide. This activity is outsourced, and thus subject to availability. Highlight of a gamedrive, a hunting lioness.
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  The world-renowned Kruger Park is a must. Explore this wild and vast nature area in your own vehicle or as a guided tour.  
(full day trips on request, minimum of 2 persons). Visit the Elephants museum in Letaba, or go to Mopani camp, which is a very scenic drive.
From Amukela to the Phalaborwa entrance is about 40 minutes drive.
  In the Hoedspruit area are several wildlife rehabilitation centers;
  Cheetah Breeding Project here they breed with cheetah's, which are an endangered species.
  In an open safari-jeep you drive past the enclosures, the guide will give you information. About 1,5 hour.
Moholoholo Rehabillatation Centre known from National Geographic Channel, this rehabilitation center has
  diverse birds of prey, lions, wild dogs, hyena's, cheetah's, a leopard and a honey badger. 
  There is also a possibility to feed the vultures! Accompanied by the guide you walk past, and sometimes in the cages
  of the animals! About 2,5 hours.
 

  

 
  Discover the beauties of the 3rd largest Canyon in the world, with several scenic views as well as 7 different falls.
  Also a boat trip on the Blyderiverdam is possible or viewing the game on horseback. There is a Reptile park and
  possibility to make a ultra-light flight. There is a lot to explore in the lowveld!
   
  We gladly assist you to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
 

contact
phone: +27 (0)82-37 94 711 / +27 (0)82-92 19 824
e-mail: info@amukela.com

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