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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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Unforgettable Kruger Day Safari: A Journey of Wildlife Wonders
June 23, 2024 The day started with the most beautiful sunrise you can imagine, it was cloudy, and a stiff breeze was blowing but that didn’t deter us from entering at Orpen Gate for our Kruger Day Safari, we were ready and excited for what nature was going to present to us today. The gate…
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Sunset Lodge & Safaris: Where Wilderness Beckons
Welcome to Sunset Lodge & Safaris, an oasis of untamed beauty nestled in the heart of the Greater Kruger Area. As the sun dips below the horizon, casting its golden glow across the savannah, you’ll find yourself immersed in a world where wildlife roams freely and every moment is a breathtaking encounter. The Call of the Wild…
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Simone and Paula’s Kruger Safari Holiday at Sunset Lodge & Safaris
Recently we welcomed two guests, Simone Blaauw and Paula Hoek for a weeklong Safari Holiday @sunsetgamelodge. Until the moment that we picked them up at the Transfer Arrival, we were not aware that the one was permanently in a wheelchair and the other on a scooter awaiting a Hip Replacement. Surprised yes! but we had…
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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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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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Big 5 Game Drive close to Hoedspruit
We joined our guests on a Big 5 game drive very close to Hoedspruit Town in an Open Safari Vehicle and a very professional guide, Keegan. Now we have been on so many game drives that one is reluctant to do another one but boy oh boy we were in for a treat. We had…
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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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Sundowner Visitor to the Restaurant at Sunset Game Lodge!
Guests sitting around and enjoying sundowners the other evening were unexpectedly visited by one of the Hyenas that frequently pass by the lodge. These are not the only visitors we get, there are often Buffalo at the waterhole lazing in the sun, Giraffe browsing and plenty of plains game that roam around. The guests obviously…
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