One jewel in the crown of Murchison namely Kilima Game Lodge, is situated in Limpopo Province, close to Hoedspruit, at the foot of the Murchison Mountain Range - mere kilometres from the legendary Kruger National Park - and is surrounded by the majestical Murchinson Mountains. It boasts an abundance of wildlife, mountain forests and savannah grasslands – making it undoubtedly the perfect getaway for anyone wanting to experience the Africa bush at its very best.
A large open fireplace sitting room with excellent book and video library will from time to time lure you away from a must experience boma with telescope and nearby waterhole, frequented by forest and savannah wildlife including buffalo, or the swimming pool, sundeck and bar relaxation. Buffet style bush veld cuisine introduce African flavours with Pan African dishes using fresh local ingredients as well as specialist dishes featuring venison like kudu and impala. All served in our character filled air conditioned dining room.
ACTIVITIES
- Enjoy a morning stroll within the 15 hectare camp.
- Several game drives and bushwalks.
- Visit the ruin sites or partake in our exotic game breeding activities.
- Stargazing
- Birding weekends
- Conference facilites
- Weddings
Game Relocation
We offer special packages where guests get the opportunity to be closely involved in the capturing, relocation and treatment of buffalo, rhino and sable amongst others. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this authentic bushveld experience.
Birding
Kilima Game Lodge forms part of the Limpopo Birding Route - where enigmatic birds such as the Violet-eared Waxbill and the Green-winged Pytilia are often spotted - provides excellent viewing for avid bird watchers and abundance of opportunities for wildlife and bird photographers. A variety of species can be seen and heard throughout the campsite and game farm while the "Vulture Restaurant" offers a truly unique, unforgettable experience for all guests.
Stargazing
There is little else that matches the splendour of basking under the glorious, sparkling bushveld sky and the unpolluted environment at Kilima Game Lodge allows guests to bask in astronomical beauty. The remoteness of the lodge - and the resident telescope permanently situated in its boma - makes it one of the best astrophotography destinations in Africa where constellations such as The Southern Cross and The Scorpion can be viewed and interesting facts about nebulas and clusters can be learnt.
Game Drives
What would a bushveld adventure be without a game drive? Two daily game drives which are headed by a skilled, experienced ranger or tracker in order to give guests a better chance of viewing the camp’s wildlife up close and personal. Game drives are best at dawn and dusk and at Kilima both these options are available.
Morning drives start before sunrise when guests gather for light morning refreshments before heading out to the buffalo and sable breeding project. While driving to the project’s basecamp, guests are likely to come across numerous other game en-route.
The night drive starts shortly before sun set with guests convening at the main camp before heading out, while sipping sundowners en-route. Although game activity is usually bustling at this time of day, and a delight to see and experience, an added spectacle is watching the sun go down over the majestical Murchinson Mountain range from a characteristical African sun deck, which is shaded by one of the lodge’s most remarkable features – a striking, age-old Baobab.
As darkness descends, the game viewing vehicle leisurely starts to make its way to the main camp while the professional tracker uses the on-board spotlight to pick out the glinting eyes of nocturnal animals.
Game Walks
There is absolutely no better way to personally and physically interact with the African wild, than game walks. A bush walk gives guests the opportunity to get up close to a variety of game as well as learn more about their instincts, behaviour and tracks. Participants will also gain knowledge on birds, and different types of grass and trees.
Kilima Game Lodge offers a variety of daily bush walks – led by qualified and experienced rangers or trackers - catering for experienced as well as novice walkers. All game walks start daily after breakfast and vary between a relaxing hour-long casual walk.
Game walking rules and precautions:
Guests are not allowed to leave the camp and walk alone. As a safety precaution on individuals older than 16 can participate in the bush walks. Mini-bush walks led by a ranger or tracker around the camp are however available to those younger than 16.
Guests over the age of 60 are required to submit a medical certificate confirming they are in good health.
Participants must wear closed, comfortable shoes and neutral coloured clothing.
The ranger/tracker will use their discretion concerning anything that could pose a threat or jeopardise the safety of guests, these include the degree of fitness, agility and physical restrictions. (As stipulated by FGASA - Field Guides Association of SA)
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