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South Africa | Mpumalanga Country Lodge Estates | Otters Den River Lodge
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One reaches the Otter's Den River Lodge by crossing the Blyde River by suspension bridge, symbolizing your escape into wilderness.
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Otters Den has accommodation for a maximum of 10 people
Explore the Panorama Route attractions
White water rafting, abseiling, angling and more available
Otters Den is close to Kruger National Park
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The island is 50ha of forest, veld and wetland and has 2km of river front on the main channel of the river. Anglers can try for a variety of fish species including Largescale Yellowfish, Catfish, Tilapias and even Largemouth Bass.
An experienced field guide is available to take you hiking through indigenous forest, field and stream. There are 110 tree species and the list is growing. The bird list tops 220 species, including Fish Eagle, Narina Trogon, African Finfoot and Purplecrested Lourie.
Small game like otter, serval, genet, bush pigs, bush babies and small antelope can be spotted if you are patient and observant. Hippo and Crocodile are often seen under the bridge.
Otter's Den is an ideal base from which to visit the Kruger Park, the nearby Reptile Park, the Blyde Canyon Nature Reserve, the Cheetah Breeding Project and the Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre.
The meals served at Otter's Den River Lodge are sumptuous. Due consideration is given to guests with special dietary requirements. Much use is made of home grown fruit, vegetables and herbs.
Mosquitoes are seldom a problem and in summer, your ceiling fan can be turned on for a cool night's sleep and also to fend off any mosquitoes that might want to visit.
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Balloning in Mpumalanga
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Experience the magic of lighter-than-air flight over the Lowveld Big Game areas adjoining the Kruger National Park. The pilots and guides will ensure a safe, enjoyable and informative adventure.
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