All of the below guided activities are bookable through Komati River Chalets when making your accommodation reservation or while staying at the property. It is however not advisable to leave the booking of your activities to the last minute as they often become fully booked in advance, especially in busy periods like school holidays, Easter and Christmas etc. We strongly suggest that you book in advance to avoid disappointment.
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - GAME DRIVES
Its going to be wild.
From Komati River Chalets:
We offer guided, half or full day Kruger National Park open top vehicle or closed vehicle game drive directly from our property. Our guides are highly qualified, experienced, attentive and passionate about every aspect of safari.
Komati River Chalets to Kruger National Park, Crocodile Bridge Gate - 12.0 kilometers.
From Crocodile Bridge Gate Rest Camp - Operated by Kruger National Park themselves:
- A Kruger National Park employed guide will interpret the natural bush as well as offer further insight into the ways of the
Kruger National Park.
- Guests need to arrange their own transport from Komati River Chalets to Crocodile Bridge Gate Rest Camp where you will meet up with your Kruger National Park guide and then climb on board the open vehicle to begin your game drive.
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Morning Drives:
Morning drives leave a half hour before official gate opening times, which vary according to the time of year, which means you will be the only guests driving around at that time. The drives' duration is around 3 hours and you will be able to enjoy the tranquility of the Kruger National Park at Sunrise. You will be transported on one of the Kruger National Park open vehicles from your camp of residence or entrance gate.
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Sunset Drives:
These drives leave the camp before dusk and return after sunset lasting around three hours. Sunset is a time when night animals and predators emerge and a drive during this period is the perfect opportunity to witness the beauty of the bush as it changes from day to night.
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Night Drives:
Night drives depart at either 19:30 or 20:00 depending on the time of year and last for around two hours. Kruger's nocturnal creatures are the stars of this show and you will have great insight into their secretive activities. It is also a wonderful opportunity to view our star filled sky away from city lights.
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TIGERFISHING
A bad day fishing beats a good day at the office.
Boat:
We offer both half day and full day guided boat Tigerfishing. Our guides know the river, which stretches of the river are producing as well as the best techniques allowing our fishing guests great odds to hook and land a nice sized Tiger Fish.
Included in the boat Tigerfishing half day and full day rates:
Transport to a productive stretch of the river | Boat with outboard motor as well as sneaker motor | Fuel | Guide | Bait | Rods, reels and tackle. Any equipment or tackle damaged or lost will be charged for over and above the fishing rates. Guests are welcome to use their own tackle.
Excluded:
All food and beverages. Fishing clients need to bring their own food and beverages for the duration of the activity with them.
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Bank:
In house guests are welcome to fish free of charge from the bank. There are numerous good cleared fishing spots along the river on the property. Rods and reels are available for hire and a small selection of fishing tackle is available for purchase at reception.
We do also however offer both half day and full day guided bank Tigerfishing. Our guides know the river as well as the best techniques allowing our fishing guests great odds to hook and land a nice sized Tiger Fish.
Included in the bank Tigerfishing half day and full day rates:
Guide | Bait | Rods, reels and tackle. Any equipment or tackle damaged or lost will be charged for over and above the fishing rates. Guests are welcome to use their own tackle.
Excluded:
All food and beverages. Fishing clients need to bring their own food and beverages for the duration of the activity with them.
MOZAMBIQUE (MAPUTO) - DAY TOUR
A 2M a day keeps the doctor away.
We offer a guided full day city tour of the Mozambique capital city, Maputo and neighboring coastal village, Costa do sol. Stops include, the famous colonial train station, the fish market, the city market for craft shopping, the 17th century Portuguese fort with a lunch in between the sightseeing at a lovely seafood restaurant
Komati River Chalets to SA | Mozambique Lebombo border post - 2.7 kilometers.
Komati River chalets to Maputo by road - 97.6 kilometers.
KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND - DAY TOUR
A poor man is hungry after eating (Swazi proverb).
We offer a guided full day tour of the Swaziland country side and some interesting stops which include, Ingwenya glass where one can watch the art of glass blowing first hand, the royal valley market for craft shopping, lunch at a country restaurant and if time allows a stop at Swazi candle factory.
Komati River Chalets to SA | Swaziland Mananga border post - 61.6 kilometers.
RIVER WALKS & BIRDING
A day without sunshine is like, you know, night.
River Walks: (Free of charge and only available to in house guests)
The Komati River itself is no more the 50 meters from any of the chalets and cottages. A thick riverside forest occurs all along the river banks. There are numerous path ways through the beautiful age old indigenous tree forest sporting beautiful views of the Komati River and some of its animal and bird life. The river is the home to wild crocodile and hippos so care must be taken at all times when walking in the forest.
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Bird Watching: (Free of charge and bird watching on the property is only available to in house guests)
There are over 400 bird species on offer in the area, and due to the river frontage some of Africa's finest water birds and fowl are local residents.
(Be sure to pack your binoculars!)
GOLF & OTHER
Who ever said "Practice makes perfect" has never played golf.
GOLF:
Situated just across the Komati River down stream from Komati River Chalets, Kambaku Komatipoort Golf Course is a 9 hole | 18 tee course set on the confluence of the Crocodile and Komati Rivers along the foothills of the Lebombo mountain range and bordering onto Kruger National Park.
This golf course will challenge each and every level of golfer. With the breathtaking rivers and mountains as a backdrop you can rest assured that this is one of South Africa's golfing hidden gems.
Komati River Chalets to Kambaku Golf Course - 1.0 kilometer.
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OTHER:
Other activities like horse riding and quad biking are available in the greater area. Please feel free to chat to reservations regarding any other activities on offer and pre booking.