Tag: activities near sunset game lodge
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“Rainbows, Wild Dogs & Wonder: A Kruger Safari to Remember”
On Sunday, 17th August 2025, we had the pleasure of a full-day safari in the Kruger with our wonderful guests Tony, Lisa, George, Vera, and Kalista from Australia. The bush greeted us with open arms and a touch of magic. The start of our day began with this little elephant—playful, curious, and gently flapping its…
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Experience Unforgettable Moments in Kruger National Park
Experience the enchanting mornings at Kruger National Park with Sunset Lodge & Safaris. Witness the vibrant wildlife, from lounging lions to majestic elephants and colorful birds. Each safari unfolds unique moments in nature’s beauty. This captivating journey deeply connects you to the wild, promising unforgettable adventures for all visitors.
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The Realistic African Safari and what you can expect. Part 1
Planning an African Safari Holiday? It is important to be realistic as to what to expect. In this Blog we will unpack what you can expect and how to optimize your holiday to reach your expectations. We hope that you will share your experiences with us as we journey through this multi part process which…
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Special Kruger Safari Moments – May 2025
On 21 May 2025 Sunset Lodge & Safaris we joined our guests Lucy & Toni from the UK and Tristan & Kathrine from Germany for an unforgettable safari day in the Kruger National Park. The Day Begins! From the start the day began with the most awesome sunrise. Our first sighting was a Hyena which…
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African Bush Vibes at Sunset Game Lodge
African Bush Vibes at Sunset Game Lodge as part of your Kruger Park Safaris. Our guests were welcomed by the happy staff at the Bush Braai on 29 December 2022 to a dinner under the stars. Vincent accompanied the guests on a Bush Walk to the Bush Braai area where upon arrival they were greeted…
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Short Drives/Safaris to the Kruger from Sunset Game Lodge
Sunset Game Lodge is perfectly situated for Short Drives or Full Day Drives or Safaris into the Kruger National Park through the Orpen Gate, 38km from the lodge. The drives into the Kruger Park form part of the activities on offer at Sunset Game Lodge. These photos and videos are from our 4-hour drive on…
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Sunset Big 5 Safari October 2022
Stunning video material from guests staying @Sunset Game Lodge after their Big 5 Sunset Safaris in the October 2022. Seeing Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Leopard and Buffalo so close up is a Bucket List moment for most people and we try our best to make the Big 5 moments come true for any of our guests. Being…
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EP3: Morning Bush Walk seeing Giraffe on foot, exploring Termites and more…
Join a Bush Walk with your stay @Sunset Game Lodge and explore both bigger animals as well as the smaller, but interesting animals of the African Bush. A walking Safari is often the highlight of many visitors to our area. It is so different than viewing animals from a vehicle and very rewarding. A guide will show…
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EP2: Morning Bush Walk at Sunset Game Lodge with Zebra and Giraffe
In this episode of our Morning Bush Walks we come across Zebra, Giraffe and Impala in the early morning sun. This adventure activity near Hoedspruit allows you to get up close and personal with some of Africa’s most beautiful wildlife. Taking an early morning walk allows for stunning photos of the animal because of the…
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Lions Roaring on a Big 5 Game Reserve Game Drive
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9D23LWjA6JoeJtb3Mg0j6A to experience all the things available to guests @sunsetgamelodge Hoedspruit. This video is courtesy of Josh Beaton, Crossroads Safaris in Hoedspruit who we use when game drives are to be conducted on Big 5 Reserves close to @sunsetgamelodge Hoedspruit. The expectations of guests going on their first Big…
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The Ostrich and Hyena Showdown at Sunset Game Lodge
This is a video that Annelien Dekker shot at dinner last night @sunsetgamelodge. The Ostrich was lying sleeping in front of the restaurant when the Hyena came around the corner very unexpectedly and startled the Ostrich. It was something like we have never seen before! We have said it before…”Always keep your camera ready when…
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Get Up and Go!
We set out very early yesterday morning for the Blyde River Canyon, more specifically at the bottom of the Blyde Dam on a Walking Trail called the Peninsula Trail, which is a lovely but tough walk about 2km plus long. With our breakfast boxes packed we first enjoyed breakfast next to the dam and then…
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Kruger Full Day Safari in an open vehicle
Yesterday our guests were treated to some of the best that the Kruger National Park offers. We booked them with a guide that we know takes her time to ensure they go home with long lasting memories of their Safari. The video shows how amazingly close they managed to get to a big herd of…
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On Top of the World
We took our guests, the Driest Family from Holland, up Mariepskop for an adventure activity during their stay @sunsetgamelodge and they loved it!! Mariepskop is one of the highest peaks in the Northern Drakensberg (1947m) and highest point of the Blyde River Canyon. This incredible family made us feel at home in our own lodge.…
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