Hoedspruit Explorer Issue 22 July

Hoedspruit Explorer Issue 22 July

Issue #22

Photo by: Samuel Cox - African Impact

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Nyaleti Lodge &Villa are two 4 Star properties offering luxurious bed and breakfast accommodations on the very sought-after greenbelt on theHoedspruitWildlife Estate. You can spend your day relaxing by the pool listening to the sounds of Africa, looking for the Big 5 in Kruger National Park or experience the many outdoor activities the Blyde River Canyon has to offer. Your evenings can be spent sitting by the fire enjoying a cocktail or watching the sunset over the Drakensberg mountains from our viewing platform. Our little slice of heaven will almost guarantee that youwill fall in lovewithAfrica's soul and laid-back lifestyle. Nyaleti Lodge has 3 en-suite bush chalets with private patios, including one self-catering cottage. All chalets are separate from the main house and share a boma, lounge and pool area. Nyaleti Villa (only 100 meters away) is a separate house with a gorgeous honeymoon suite and two additional en-suite rooms sharing the common areas of the house which include a pool, TV room, viewing deck and boma. Both properties are surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens featuring indigenous plants that attract many species of local birds. Being on the greenbelt also gives our guests up close and personal wildlife sightings. All guests enjoy their breakfast in the lounge at Nyaleti Lodge. After our gourmet breakfast, you will be ready to start your day! Whether you have the lockdown blues or just want a romantic getaway, you should consider Nyaleti. We are offering 30% off on “pay now, safari later” vouchers which are valid for 12 months, good for accommodation only (no refunds.) We can also help you book an excursion or two during you stay for an additional cost. Please visit www.nyaletilodge.co.za to seemore!

Reservations: [email protected] 063 783 9441 / 063 938 7389 www.nyaletilodge.co.za

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Part two... by Lee Gutteridge Looking at the tracks & signs of lizards around our homes

The is not a skink, although to the spotted sandveld lizard untrained eye, it may appear very similar. It is a brightly coloured old-world lizard species, which is active by day. Its trails often criss-cross a dusty yard in the Hoedspruit area, and they can be seen darting from cover to cover. The young animals are black, with yellow spots, and move in a peculiar hunch-backed, jerky way, and are believed to mimic dangerous beetle species. The tail of these young animals is camouflaged, and can almost be overlooked at a first-glance. Their trails are common to see in fine substrate, and worth looking out for. These lizards are capable of digging burrows, which they regularly do.

protruding from a small hole! Even mating may take place arboreally for this species. The Nile monitor however, is often associated with river banks and soft, yielding substrate. The track is in fact quite commonly found.

A large water monitor

A young spotted sandveld lizard

Sandveld lizard scat, note the separate uric acid packet

A pair of mating rock monitors, high up a Jackalberry

A sandveld lizard burrow, photo by Kersey Lawrence

Spoor of the young spotted sandveld lizard

Monitors , or Nile, are also common lizards in our region. In my experience we see less of the trails of the rock monitor, due in the main, to the habitats they prefer. Rocky, rugged and often dry, these are not always conducive to holding the spoor. They spend a lot of their time up trees too. They are most commonly seen basking high up a tree, sometimes with only the head rock white-throated , or water such as the and the

Water monitor tracks in damp sand, showing details of the feet

Water monitor spoor, with the tail drag clearly seen

Chameleons are poorly represented in terms of diversity here in the Hoedspruit area. We only enjoy one species here, the flap-necked chameleon. This beautiful animal is found throughout most of southern Africa, and has, as its name describes, a flap, or shield, protecting the back of the neck. The spoor is very interesting, and highly variable between walking and running trails.

Turners thick-toed gecko, right hind foot, showing the thick toes

Turners thick-toed gecko trail

Plated lizards are also usually associated with outcroppings of rock, and seldom leave a trail in decent substrate, but in some instances their homes are adjacent to perfect sandy soil, such as in a river bed, and the trailsmay be seen. This is the casewith large varieties such as the , a common giant plated lizard lowveld species. The less common rough-scaled plated lizard is a resident of termite mounds, and often co-habitates with dwarfmongoose.

Flap-necked chameleon, front view

Walking trail of a chameleon

Giant plated lizard, close up of a breeding male

Giant plated lizard spoor

Chameleons sometimes fall prey to boomslang

Geckos Turner's thick- are also common in the region, with the toed gecko being a common nocturnal type, which leaves its trails across suitable habitat. The droppings are also accumulated in their resting places. The smaller diurnal Cape dwarf gecko is rarely on the ground, but its minute scats and tiny eggs are commonly found. Several other wall dwelling, nocturnal varieties are also to be seen, including the Wahlberg's velvet gecko tropical house gecko and the . It is only really likely that the droppings of these two types will be seenwith any regularity.

Rough-scaled plated lizard, with a pair of dwarf mongoose

Agamas are also quite common here. The blue-headed male of the is an arboreal (tree dwelling) species, which tree agama is very well known. The female, who has wonderful camouflage is much less often seen. The only real opportunity to see the tracks of this type of animal comes when they move from tree to tree withing their territories. The spoor, zig- zagging across roads, fromtree to tree is quite common.

Turner's thick-toed gecko

Tree agama, male

Tree agama trail

Shop 20 & 21 Kamogelo Tourism Centre Main Road (R527), Hoedspruit

Wildlife

Mike Dodds 082 906 7004 | WEB REF: 1329155

Jason Jones 083 267 4794 | WEB REF: 1319831

R 1 500 000

21 hectares in Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve

Silonque Bush Estate R 1 250 000 Be part of nature in this small cosy spot on the doorstep of the Kruger National Park, which is only 20 minutes away, and near the town Phalaborwa. This unit has 2 en-suite bedrooms, an open plan lounge and kitchen, plus large patio overlooking the bushveld. When you are not using your home privately, you can go the AirBNB route. The estate is a holiday/residential estate and has many facilities; 2 pools, entertainment area, boma, tennis court, viewing deck and spa.

This property’s residential footprint is on a superb 21ha stand with indigenous trees and wonderful bush views from the entertainment & swimming pool area. The home has lots of charm and potential; just requires some tender loving care. The home has an open plan living room and kitchen, one main en-suite bedroom and two additional bedrooms which share a bathroom. Additional infrastructure includes a small loft room, covered lapa area, storerooms, borehole and boundary fence.

Delaine Muller 072 117 1133 | WEB REF: 1120954

Michelle Severin 083 469 3821 | WEB REF: 1303490

Escarpia Village, Kampersrus R 1 740 000 Bird lovers dream. This property comprises of a 3-bedroom and 2- bathroom family home. It has a spacious lounge, mediumsized kitchen with a separate scullery all leading out to themassive stoep that is built to entertain with its jacuzzi pool and lovely view over the estate. It has a double garage with one door large enough to fit a caravan. Escarpia Village is an extension of Kampersrus, which is situated at the foot of theNorthernDrakensbergMountain range.

Raptors View Wildlife Estate R 3 950 000 Brand new 3-bedroom thatch home. This is a grand family home with an expansive entertainment area that gives you the true feeling of bushveld living! All the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. The well-appointed kitchen has generous cupboards and a separate scullery and courtyard. The home has superior finishes throughout with feature light fittings in the living area and kitchen. All aluminium doors and windows are fitted withmosquito-screens and there are ceiling fans throughout the house.

Rob Severin 083 469 3820 | WEB REF: 1307560

Yvette Thompson 083 655 7176 | WEB REF: 1329245

Olifants River Property, Hoedspruit With stunning views over the Olifants River, this bush 4-bedroom property oozes character with natural building materials such as thatch, stone cladding, stone floors, Leadwood feature supports and Rhodesian Teak wood finishes. It’s elevated and overlooks a broad and rocky portion of the river, where the streamsplits and turns. With the elevation, there is no concern for flooding. Situated in a share block, this property requires a cash buyer. Located 45minutes fromHoedspruit. R 1 995 000

Go to: www.century21wildlife.co.za E&OE Each Century 21 office is independently owned & operated R 1 950 000 This home comes furnished and includes all the extra’s, from air conditioning, ceiling fans and mosquito screens to a built-in braai and a large, fenced private garden. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and opens onto a covered patio. The second and third bedrooms share the second bathroom. From the lounge you walk out onto the covered patio. The open plan kitchen has a separate scullery that leads out to a coveredcourtyard. There is a double carport. The Village, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

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Awaken your senses

Feel the rhythm of the African heart

beat in the sound of the beating drums, colourful songs, vigorous tribal

dances and feast of traditional aromatic African food.

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Tel: +27 (0) 83 785 5354 Email: [email protected]

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What an unexpected year! We began 2020 with rescuing over 25 vultures from a mass poisoning, a busy baby season, a wonderful clinic renovation and with plenty of helping hands from our volunteer programme! And now, halfway through the year we are in an alien situation. Moholoholo is currently being run by a team of 5 skeleton staff and no volunteers! A situation that has not occurred since the beginning of Moholoholo 30 years ago! That's just over 100 resident animals and 26 rehab patients that need to be cared for by the staff staying behind. Luckily, our team is incredibly enthusiastic, and the love of the job means although each day is incredibly busy it goes with no complaints! During the lockdown, that started in March, we have remained open for animal emergencies. Luckily, we gained our essential services permit so we could continue our vital work! We have had 41 animals and birds brought to us in this time, some of which are still being rehabbed but others have already been successfully released or relocated. We have also released some animals that have had a long rehab journey, just before winter fully sets in. We like to release all of our birds and animals whilst there is still a plentiful supply of food so that they have the best chance of survival post release; this means releasing thembefore winter. If they are not ready by this time, we will keep them over the harsh winter months until spring/summer when conditions in the veld are better! We have had a big range of admittances, from tiny pouched mice and baby squirrels to civets and honey badgers!

One civet hit by a car was admitted in the middle of the night and after a few weeks of treatment she was recovered and ready for release.

Sadly, we have had a few birds that were found too late and in a terrible condition, so they unfortunately had to be euthanized. One was a fish eagle that had gotten stuck in some mud with a bad break in the shoulder joint of the wing. But some better news is that some of our babies finally flew the nest! Gracie, our sable calf that came to us last June very weak and anaemic was finally moved to a reserve close by to join other sables, and Lochie, our impala baby that was admitted in January after being paralysed in his back legs, regained all his mobility and has now joined other impalas! Cinnamon and Bun our thick tailed bushbabies moved to their soft release site in April and by the end of the month they had made their way into the big wide world and are still thriving! Finally, Ben our cheeky little goat is nowover 6months old and has gone to live with a female goat close to the rehab! The lockdown has hit theworldhard and the rehab has been no exception. We rely solely on income from tourists that visit the centre daily and on our volunteers that come from around the world! This source of income completely stopped as a result of the pandemic which means we have been and still are struggling to make ends meet. Our animals and birds need to eat, our rehab patients need expensive medications and there is always surprises along the way- like at the end of May when one of our lionesses had a very bad limp that the vet had to come out and check on! We can't wait for volunteers and tourists to visit us again! Alongwith restarting our source of incomewe gain those extra hands to help around the rehab that are so valuable and also so that we can continue to educate people on wildlife and all the problems it is facing! We will be informing every one of our opening dates for tours and volunteer placements as soon as we know, so that we can welcome you through our gates for a wonderful experience once again! Until then, we hope everyone stays safe and healthy!

2 honey badgers and 1 civet have been relocated to safe reserves as they were considered problem animals on nearby farms.

If you are looking for a pristine “Big 5” African destination then Ntsiri is the place to be ! Ntsiri Private Nature Reserve is a private use, 2500 hectare Big 5 conservation reservewherewildlife roams freely across the unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park (on its Northern boundary), and the Klaserie and Timbavati Private Nature Reserves (to the West and South) – in total, an unfencedwilderness area of over 2million hectares. It is home to natural game movement, magnificent Lowveld trees and an abundance of birdlife. The NTSIRI – PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE

Ntsiri has a central swimming pool and members braai area. There are also a number of bird hides, picnic spots and a sleep out boma to further enhance this truly unique experience. The reserve is well known for its large herds of elephant and buffalo. Here you can spend your days, away fromthe hustle and bustle of the cities, doing your own game drives, spending time at the waterholes and bird hides or just enjoy the frequent sightings of lion, leopard

Ownership at Ntsiri is restricted to 65 homes, making for a truly exclusive and peaceful bushveld experience. It also affords the additional opportunity for ownership in Ntsheli Private nature reserve adjoining Ntsiri’s western boundary and extending to the unfenced Kruger National Park. Ntsheli is a “traversing only” wilderness area of 1250 hectares. Together with Ntsiri, the total traversing area for owners in both properties is 3750ha.

and wild dogs from the comfort of your own patio. Its an authentic big game environment that provides a thrillingAfrican experience fromthe comfort and splendour of your own bush home.

The houses are well positioned to ensure privacy and there are both river and bush locations. Ntsiri is well managedwith a team of trained staff that are available take care of support services for your stay. Whether its house maintenance or cleaning you can rest assured that all is in hand. There is also a workshop to service your game drive vehicle and a shop for basic foodstuff. Ntsiri is a top Big 5 destination in the heart of the Greater Kruger Park. Properties seldom come onto the market here, secure your piece of bushveldheaven today!

For more information contact Yvette at Century 21 Wildlife Properties on083655 7176 or [email protected]

50% Share in Ntsiri Nature Reserve | WEB REF: 1316747

River front house in Ntsiri Nature Reserve | WEB REF: 1316750

Properties in the prestigious Ntsiri Private Nature Reserve do not often come on the market, so this is your chance to secure a piece of African paradise! This spacious house offers 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (with outdoor showers), an open plan lounge and dining room, and a kitchen with built- in cupboards. The lounge leads out to a sweeping undercover patio. Each of the bedrooms have a shared en-suite bathroom and their own private covered patios, with uninterrupted views of the surrounding bushveld. There is an upstairs loft for the teenagers, as well as 2 store rooms. Sit around the perfectly positioned boma-fire and watch the elephant, leopard and lion pass by. There is a double carport and a solar-system to power fridges, lights, fans and plugs. The house is fitted with solid wooden window-frames and door-frames, all of which have been fitted with baboon-proof mosquito mesh. The property comes fully furnished and has a sharedgame viewing vehicle.

This spectacular home is situated overlooking the seasonal N’tsiri riverbed. This house offers 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, an open-plan lounge and dining room, and a kitchen with breakfast nook. The lounge leads out to a covered patio. Each of the bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom and their own private covered patios, with uninterrupted views of the riverbed and surrounding Bushveld. The upstairs viewing deck is the perfect setting for sun-downers from where one can watch the elephant feeding in the surrounding bushveld. Light the fire and sit around the inviting boma whilst listening to the lions roaring – this is a trueAfrican paradise! There is an undercover carport and a solar system, to power the lights and fans. The house is fitted with aluminium windows, door-frames and Clear-guardmosquitomesh, which is also baboon proof. The house has 3 gas geysers, as well as gas lights which acts as a back-up to the solar poweredelectric lights.

R 3 850 000

R 7 700 000

For more information about the area in the article or the properties shown, please contact Yvette Thompson.

083 655 7176 [email protected] Yvette Thompson

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Shop 20 & 21 Kamogelo Tourism Centre Main Road (R527), Hoedspruit

Wildlife

Michelle Severin 083 469 3821 | WEB REF: 1276566 Mik Dodds 082 906 7004 | WEB REF: 1379060

Michelle Severin 083 469 3821 | WEB REF: 1333274

2-bed home in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate R 1 700 000 This well-maintained home with its new roof is located on a stand with attractive trees such as Maroela and Knobthorn. It has a covered patio off the lounge offering good shade. The design is a standard 4-sleeper, except a modification to make the main bedroom have an open plan en- suite bathroom which is an attractive large size. There is a bath and an outside shower in the main bedroom’s en-suite. Upstairs is a study area and an upstairs roomwith a spacious bathroomwith shower.

Game farm and lodge bordering Balule R 80 000 000 Location is everything! This 1790 ha Private Game Reserve is home to 2 Safari Lodges and borders the world-renowned Greater Kruger National Park. The perfect combination of comfort and luxury in the heart of Big 5. The Game Lodge has 17 spacious and tastefully decorated en-suite rooms available with all the amenities your heart can desire. The lodge also has Eskom power, staff accommodation, workshops, pool, 7 Boreholes, 1 Reservoir and 12 Earth dams. Sold as a going concern.

Delaine Muller 072 117 1133 | WEB REF: 1205735

Jason Jones 083 267 4794 | WEB REF: 1267034

COMMERCIAL - Tented Safari Camp R 3 295 000 Two luxury tents, fully furnished with en-suite bathrooms, on stilted wooden decking overlook the magnificent Olifants River. Both tents have a built-in boma braai, cooking area and fire pit. There is an amazing entertainment area with a large raised rim-flow pool, kitchenette, built-in braai, center island, shower and guest toilet. The best of all - the property’s entire residential footprint overlooks the river! The property also has an inviting 4 bedroomfarm-style homewith 2 bathrooms.

Pet friendly home in Hoedspruit Central R 2 490 000 The modern, newly renovated property has 5 bedrooms; main bedroom en-suite and walk-in cupboards, 2 standard size bedrooms and 2 larger bedrooms. The open plan kitchen has ample cupboard space and it overlooks the living area. Thesewalk out onto a coveredpatiowith built-in braai. The property features a big swimming pool and easy to maintain garden with irrigation system. The property also has a borehole with tank and pressure pump, as well as a garage, storeroomand double carport.

Jason Jones 083 267 4794 | WEB REF: 1080914 Yvette Th mp on 083 655 7176 | WEB REF: 1300567

Rob Severin 083 469 3820 | WEB REF: 1377881

River front house, Grietjie Nature Reserve R 6 600 000 This well-built 4-bedroom house is situated on the northern bank of the Olifants river, in the heart of Big 5 country. The lounge has sliding doors that open to a large, elevated covered patio with spectacular views over the river and a watering hole below. The main bedroom and guest-roomare both en-suite, while there is a shared bathroom for the other two bedrooms plus a guest toilet. Three of the bedrooms open out to the patio and have breath-taking river views.

Go to: www.century21wildlife.co.za E&OE Each Century 21 office is independently owned & operated Private game lodge bordering Kruger Park R 5 475 000 Situated in a conservancy bordering Kruger National Park, the property is 42 ha in size and is able to sleep 20 guests. Expansion is possible. Currently there are 10 guest rooms, an owner’s house, swimming pool and a main lodge/ bar/ dining area that overlooks a waterhole. There is plenty of water as the lodge has a pipeline to municipal water. Good quality bushveld with walking trails and African Wildlife. This property has great potential and can be expanded. Land claimapplicable.

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Birdscaping - landscaping for birds source: Appelblaar Nursery, SALI and Cultera

Southern Africa boasts some of the world's most beautiful bird species. As the country's avid bird watchers gear up for Birding Big Day on 30 November, how can you birdscape your landscape to attract feathered guests? Encouraging birds to visit your garden is easy if you create the right environment for them. Birds have simple needs – they require shelter, water and food. If you are able to supply these, they'll definitely visit and may even choose to settle in your landscape.

Suet is especially loved by sparrows, weavers, hoopoe's, barbets and starlings. Traditionally, suet was defined as the hard fat around the kidneys and loins in beef andmutton. However, in terms of bird suet, it is more likely to refer to any fats mixed with a variety of ingredients. Local suet balls or blocks are made from fats mixed with corn meal, peanuts, fruits, or evendried insects. Suet is easily digested and metabolized by birds and is regarded as a high-energy food. Peanut butter suet is possibly themost popular suet fed locally to birds.

High protein insect suet

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Peanut butter suet balls

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Chilli suet for barbets

How to attract birds to your landscape? Feed the birds

Use a bird feeder for pieces of suet, fruit, bread or bird seed, but remember to feed at irregular intervals or birds may become too dependent on your tray.

Water for birds A water source welcomes the birds. Include a bird bath in a sheltered spot under trees. Shallow stone bird baths can be used in rock gardens and also provide a place for the birds to bathe. A pedestal birdbath, available in a range of different sizes, is preferable if you have cats or neighbourhood felines visit your garden.

Thatchgreenbird feeder Wild bird seed feeder Compact hanging suet cage | | Appelblaar Nursery @ Kamogelo supplies a range of hanging bird feeders and seed trays, as well as the food for feeders which range fromwild seed bells to a range of suet for birds.

Designing shallow water features into your landscape is the best way to naturally encourage birds into your landscape. Design a pond with a sloping pebble or sand beach so waders canmake their way into thewater.

Aloes are especially important as they flower during thewinter when there are fewother resources for insects. - Seed eaters Local birds that eat seeds include waxbills, finches, fire finches, canaries, doves, sparrows and bronze mannikins. Plant a variety of grasses and allow them to grow tall enough to set seed.

Melinis nerviglumis

Panicum Maximum

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Grasses species to consider: bristle-leaved red-top grass (Melinis nerviglumis), small panicum (Panicum ecklonii), Guinea grass (Panicum maximum) and common reed (Phragmites australis). - Nectar eaters Sunbirds and sugarbirds love nectar. Good nectar-producing plant species include the coral tree (Erythrina lysistemon), Cape honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis), red-hot pokers (Kniphofia praecox), proteas, pincushions, aloes and tree fuchsia (Halleria lucida).

Plants for birdscaping In addition to wild seed, suet and water, birdscape your landscape by planting a selection of food plants that cater to the needs of a variety of bird species. - Insect eaters Birds that eat insects include fly-catches, shrikes, bee-eaters and the popular Cape robin-chat. Planting flowering trees and shrubs attracts insects, which in turn attracts insectivorous birds. Choose from any of the indigenous acacias, the coral tree (Erythrina lysistemon), tree fuchsia (Halleria lucida), weeping boer-bean (Schotia brachypetala), buffalo thorn (Ziziphus mucronata), wild pear (Dombeya rotundifolia), Cape honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) and the wild honeysuckle (Turraea floribunda).

Indigenous weeping boerbean (Schotia brachypetala)

Indigenous pompon tree (Dais cotinifolia)

Indigenous camphor bush (Tarchonanthus camphoratus)

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Shop 20 & 21 Kamogelo Tourism Centre Main Road (R527), Hoedspruit

Wildlife

Mike Dodds 082 906 7004 | WEB REF: 1379072

Jason Jones 083 267 4794 | WEB REF: 1292575

R 1 300 000

21 hectares in Liverpool

300ha farm bordering Balule R 12 850 000 This 300ha is situated in a sought-after location. If you are serious about getting into the safari industry and looking to build your own bush camp or 5-star lodge, this is a must to see. Properties like these don’t often come onto the market. Genuine seller wanting to sell, fantastic water holes on the property, strong borehole, Eskom power can easily be installed. Amazing bushveld, option to traverse on a 3500ha property or if youwish to operate in theGreater Kruger.

Wonderful Lowveld bush property with views of the Drakensberg Mountains. Lots of potential to increase the current residential footprint, or build your idyllic bush home, perhaps even consider a commercial setup. The property currently has a farmhouse cottage comprising of: two bedrooms, open plan kitchen, living room, bathroom and a covered stoep. Electric-fencingwith a gate surrounds the residence. The property is home toDuiker, Steenbok, Porcupine and an abundance of bird species.

Delaine Muller 072 117 1133 | WEB REF: 1318301

Michelle Severin 083 469 3821 | WEB REF: 1166494

Raptors View Wildlife Estate R 3 150 000 Negotiable - This 3-bedroom family home with its 1-bedroom cottage is situated in a great location and includes a traverse right to the neighbouring game farm. The main bedroom features an en-suite bathroom and leads out to the patio. The patio is covered by large trees and has views over the pool and bush. The lounge has a lovely fireplace for those colder evenings and a loft area for storage or a study. All the bedrooms are fittedwith aircon. The cottagemay be rented out long term.

No levies, no rules and pet friendly R 390 000 2 Stunning mountain view stand, 1725m in size, is situated on a quiet road in Kampersrus with only 5 houses in the street. Not just is it a very private stand, it also has stunning mountain views and large trees. Come build your dream home in the small village that is nestled at the foot of the Northern Drakensberg Mountains. Moholoholo and Blue Canyon Conservancy surround the village, thereby making sure that further expansion of the townwill not take place.

Rob Severin 083 469 3820 | WEB REF: 1208333

Yvette Thompson 083 655 7176 | WEB REF: 1130780

20% share in house in Jejane Purchase a 20% share in this bush home and you can enjoy bush holidays every fifthweek with full access over 2,300ha of Big 5 reserve open to the Kruger National Park. That’s effectively 10weeks per annumwhereby you can come to Hoedspruit and game view on a private reserve at your leisure. The house is rustic and made from thatch, wood and mortar, with 4 en-suite bedrooms, connected on an elevated walk way. It has great character and suitable to investorswhowant to vacation in Big 5. R 850 000

Go to: www.century21wildlife.co.za E&OE Each Century 21 office is independently owned & operated R 3 995 000 Modern and bright thatched family home, privately situated within this picturesque estate. This house offers a beautiful open-plan kitchen, dining area and lounge that leads out to a covered patio with built-in braai and bar area. The sparkling pool and sundeck are perfect for taking advantage of our warm sunny weather. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a study nook, TV-room, separate scullery, staff quarter and a double carport. Themain bedroom is en-suite. Blyde Wildlife Estate

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HOEDSPRUIT: PROUDLY AT THE HEART OF THE KRUGER TO CANYONS BIOPSHERE REGION

Did you know that you are living in or visiting a SPECIAL landscape? It is so special that it is worthy of an internationally UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Biosphere Region designation! UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme provides a framework for exploring local solutions to challenges by mainstreaming biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, integrating economic, social and environmental aspects and recognizing their vital linkages within specific learning landscapes adjacent to Protected Areas (as core areas). In our magnificent landscape, with the iconic Big Five Kruger National Park and associated Protected Area System in the east, and the northern reaches of the awe inspiring Drakensberg Escarpment Mountains in the west, the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Region (K2C BR) connects biodiversity conservation with the development of people, as the custodians of their land and resources through collaborative partnerships. The K2C BR is currently running 13 projects with partners across this landscape linking sustainable development and biodiversity conservation. Project focuses vary from the expansion of protected areas; other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs); capacity building of environmental monitors in rural communities; environmental awareness; water security; alien invasive plant clearing, agro- ecology and sustainable land management. Accom- plishments to date include: 74 010 hectares declared as protected areas; 958 jobs created in the green economy; currently 170 Environmental Monitors in communities and partner supporting host institutions; 14 199ha of land has been rehabilitated and 22 167ha cleared of alien invasive plants. Besides amazing game drives in the savannah, there are ample opportunities to connect to nature in a fun way: A visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, The Blyde Dam Look Out Point, the Timbavati Reserve's Natural HistoryMuseum and the Graskop Lift all provide educational experiences that are underscored by our natural heritage that is worth celebrating. A boat trip on the Blyde Dam and a Panorama Route trip through the Strijdom Tunnel to the Three Rondavels Look Out Point and Gods Window will awe the visitor and local alike with the stunning landscape views. Hidden gems include a hike in the Lekgalameetse andMariepskop Forest Reserves.

It is in this Landscape that Conservation South Africa (CSA) and the Association for Water and Rural Development (AWARD) is doing world class work ensuring resilience in the Water Sector, the SouthernAfricanWildlifeCollege is training Protected Area Managers, Hoedspruit Hub is training Agro Ecologists, The Greater Kruger Hotel School is training Hospitality Staff, several private providers are training tour guides and the Universities of Witwatersrand and Pretoria have facilities to train their students and conduct research, whilst providing services to our communities. The work of Hloklomela with health education, Eco Children, Nourish, Daktar i , Sefapane and Timbavat i Foundat ions wi th environmental education inspire us all.

At the heart of this diverse Biosphere Region lies the town of Hoedspruit, with its local restaurants and shopping experiences that supports our local economy. Make sure to visit our Farmers' Market on the first Saturday of every month at Bosveld Centre/Khaya Ndlovu Entrance, R40 (White River Road) where local products and innovation are showcased, because although “you can't buy happiness, you can buy local and that's kind of the same thing”

Jason 083 267 4794

Yvette Thompson 083 655 7176 | WEB REF: 1378495

Jason Jones 083 267 4794 | WEB REF: 1307945

R 340 000

Moditlo Nature Reserve

Zandspruit Bush & Aero Estate R 5 500 000 This spectacular 4-bedroom house is set on a large, private stand with lovely mountain and bush views. The house has been designed with entertainment in mind and boasts large open plan living, kitchen and patio areas. From a raised gazebo looking down onto the pool and boma below, to the sparkling pool and the sundeck, this is the ideal house to enjoy the warm, sunny South African weather! The house has two en- suitemaster bedrooms and a two-bedroomguest wing for added privacy.

Priced to sell, this 1 ha stand that is located within ModitloWildlife Estate, home to Africa’s iconic Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Wild Dog, Spotted Hyena and Cheetah. This carousel stand is within close proximity of the main entrance gate, and the Mbezi River lies to the East. Owners have access to traverse the Estate, while the animals enjoy roaming freely throughout the whole conservancy. Moditlo Wildlife Estate is situated 14 km from Hoedspruit and only 45minutes fromtheOrpen gate.

Delaine Muller 072 117 1133 | WEB REF: 816258

Michelle Severin 083 469 3821 | WEB REF: 1328859

Municipal stands in Kampersrus R 179 000 Great investment! These stands are for sale in a small village called Kampersrus, nestled at the foot of the Northern Drakensberg Mountains and offering breathtaking views of the Lowveld and 2 surrounds. These full title stands are 800m in size and fully serviced. Kampersrus is situated 25 kilometers from Hoedspruit and has a wonderful dual medium school. Come build your dream home and raise a family in this peaceful town.

Stand in Khaya Ndlovu with mountain view R 1 200 000 This beautiful one-hectare stand has magnificent mountain views and lovely large Lowveld trees. The stand is flat with delightful views over the bushveld plains and to the impressive mountain range. Khaya Ndlovu is a 1200-hectare share block with only 35 stands. Purchasing a site means you have the right to build a private house anytime in the future and are a 35th shareholder of the overall farm portion of 1200 hectares. There is a good network of roads and various scenic spots in the reserve

Rob Severin 083 469 3820 | WEB REF: 1378927

Mike Dodds 082 906 7004 | WEB REF: 1335512

4-bed home in Canyon Game Reserve This well constructed 4-bedroom house is spacious and offers comfortable living. Located at the foothills of the Drakensberg, the home has a large lounge and opens out with stackable doors onto a large patio. It overlooks a drainage line with a water hole in the east and there are mountain views toward the west. The home is sold furnished and has a classic lodge bush style with various custom African and bush decorations. It creates a relaxed and peaceful environment. R 1 800 000

2-bed house in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate R 1 950 000 Looking for tranquil living in the popular Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate close to town, this is it. The home comprises 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, kitchen and living roomarea, as well as a newly built braai area overlooking the pool. The property is fenced off to protect your lovely dogs. This home has the potential to be converted to a B&B as it has extra room that could be converted to a third bedroom. The estate is fully fencedwith 24- hour security. The estate is run by professional management team.

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