Tag: safaris to kruger national park
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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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Bucket list moments on our Kruger Safari with guests!
Sunday June 30, 2024 On Sunday June 30th, I had the distinct pleasure of co-guiding our Australian guests to the Kruger National Park on a Full Day Safari from Sunset Lodge & Safaris which was a wonderful experience. As I am nearing the end of my Nature Guiding Studies, I am doing as many of…
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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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Full Day Kruger Park Safari
Sunset Lodge & Safari’s Guests on a Full Day Safari in the ever-popular Kruger National Park. Below are some photos of an amazing day spent int the Kruger National Park on Safari with our guests from Sunset Lodge and Safaris. There is always great excitement just before departing to the Orpen Gate, Kruger National Park.…
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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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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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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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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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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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