General Information about Visiting South Africa

Climate and Temperature

Africa has opposite seasons to the Northern Hemisphere, so April to May is the beginning of the dry season and their winter.

The humidity during this period averages 36% (no discomfort)

In May the temperature range is an average high of 30°C to a low of 13°C (86°F -55°F) , low humidity and an average of 1 -3 rainy days per month

The Lodge

All our guests will stay at a small, exclusive, family owned tree house style game lodge. They offer personal service and are in the perfect spot: surrounded by their own private game reserve as well as many other private reserves and only 20 minutes from the Orpen Gate of Kruger National Park.

Immediately upon arrival you know you are in an exciting and exotic destination right out the adventure books. The lodge is comprised of seven unique thatched and reed tree houses built around the trees, not onto them. The African naturalistic design using found items and native materials blends with the environment and will put you in the mood for safari and give you a comfortable place to rest after our explorations. Sturdy ramps and walkways connect the tree houses to each other and to the paths which will take you the short walk to the main lodge and dinning.

You will dine and relax in the thatched lounge and tree house bar with an elevated walkway to a covered observation platform. From here you can watch the giraffes at sunset or watch for the bush babies to peak into the bar.

Each tree house features:

• Between 1 and 3 guest rooms
• En suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water, toilets, showers, and power points bath towels
• Balconies with chairs



In the treehouse, each guestroom features:

• Power points (remember to bring an adapter)
• kettles for coffee
• Mosquito nets over the beds

The lodge has safe drinking water but bottled water is available on request at an extra cost

Be Prepared

This tour is active and requires a moderate level of physical activity. To participate in all of the activities, you should be able to hike off trail for up to 1 hour, spend most of the day outdoors, and frequently climb in and out of the vehicle (sometimes quickly).

For safety reasons, no children under the age of 10 are permitted on the tour or at the lodge.

For all of your electronic equipment, you will need an adapter

See our clothing and packing suggestions in Packing List

For more information about travel to Africa including South Africa, The National Geographic Africa Travel Planner is an excellent resource.

Visa Requirements

Canada or US passport holders who are visiting only and staying less than 90 day are not required to obtain a visa. They will be issued a visitor’s permit upon arrival and screening

• Visitors must have valid passport which will not expire within 6 months of your departure
• Passport must contain at least two empty pages for your permit and endorsements

Those with passports other than US and Canada should check South Africa Tourist information for visa requirements.