Activities & Rates
Explore the wild side of Marloth Park
Kruger Game Drives
The classic safari experience
Step into the world-renowned Kruger National Park with guided game drives designed to bring you closer to the African bush.
Morning and afternoon drives offer beautiful light, cooler temperatures and excellent opportunities for wildlife sightings. For guests wanting more time in the park, half-day, full-day and photographic safari options can be arranged.
Game drive options include:
- 4-hour morning or afternoon game drive
- 6-hour half-day game drive
- 8-hour full-day game drive
- 12-hour photographic safari
- Kruger night drive
Children aged 3 to 11 years can join selected game drives. Kruger game drives exclude conservation fees.
Marloth Park Activities
Bushveld moments close to the lodge
Marloth Park offers a quieter way to experience the wild, with nature, wildlife and river views all close to Kholiwe.
Guests can enjoy relaxed local activities without travelling far, from guided bush walks to sunset drives along the Crocodile River. It’s a slower, more intimate way to take in the landscape, especially between Kruger game drives.
Options include:
- Marloth Bush Walk
- Marloth Sunset Drive along the Crocodile River
The Marloth Bush Walk gives guests a closer look at the smaller details of the bushveld, while the sunset drive offers soft evening light, river views and peaceful wildlife moments near the Kruger boundary.
Lionspruit Activities
A closer local bush experience
For guests wanting something nearby, Lionspruit activities offer another way to enjoy the surrounding wilderness.
Night drives, bush braais and relaxed wildlife experiences can be arranged, giving guests the chance to enjoy the bush after dark or gather around a simple outdoor meal in a natural setting.
Options include:
- Lionspruit night drive
- Night drive with bush braai
- Lionspruit bush braai
Bush braai options include a BBQ or picnic-style experience.
Guided Tours & Excursions
Explore culture, wildlife and scenery
Kholiwe is well positioned for guests who want to explore beyond Marloth Park and Kruger.
Guided excursions offer a chance to experience cultural landmarks, conservation-focused attractions and scenic day trips in the surrounding region. These are especially suited to longer stays or guests wanting a fuller Lowveld itinerary.
Excursions include:
- Matsamo Cultural Village
- Full-day Swaziland day tour
- Swaziland rhino safari
- Chimp Eden & Botanical Garden
- Chimp Eden & Sudwala Caves
Elephant Experiences
For guests wanting a meaningful wildlife encounter beyond Kruger, Elephant Whispers offers guided elephant experiences in Hazyview.
These carefully managed encounters give visitors the opportunity to spend time close to elephants, learn about their behaviour, social bonds and individual personalities, and experience their quiet presence in a respectful setting.
Experiences range from shorter elephant interactions to longer activities such as an interaction and walk, sunset experience, ultimate elephant experience and half-day elephant programme.
Daily interactions are limited to support the wellbeing of the herd, so advance booking is recommended.
Options may include:
- Elephant Interaction
- Interaction & Walk
- Sunset Experience
- Ultimate Elephant Experience
- Half Day with the Elephants
Activities, times and availability should be confirmed when booking.
Activity Rates
- 4-Hour Kruger Game Drive R 850
The guided Kruger game drive lasts approximately 4 hours. Kruger conservation fees are excluded, and children aged 11 and under receive 50% off the game drive rate.
- 6-Hour Kruger Game Drive R 1100
The guided Kruger game drive lasts approximately 6 hours. Kruger conservation fees are excluded, and children aged 11 and under receive 50% off the game drive rate.
- 8-Hour Kruger Game Drive R 1600
The guided Kruger game drive lasts approximately 8 hours. Kruger conservation fees are excluded, and children aged 11 and under receive 50% off the game drive rate.
- 12-Hour Kruger Game Drive R 2000
The guided Kruger game drive lasts approximately 12 hours. Kruger conservation fees are excluded, and children aged 11 and under receive 50% off the game drive rate.
- Kruger Sunset Drive R 1250
The guided Kruger game drive lasts approximately 4 hours. Kruger conservation fees are excluded, and children aged 11 and under receive 50% off the game drive rate.
- Kruger Night Drive R 1200
Kruger conservation fees are excluded.
- Kruger Early Morning Bush Walk R 2500
The guided walk with park rangers lasts approximately 4 hours.
Rates are per person and subject to availability. Selected activities require a minimum of two guests. Kruger conservation fees, meals and transfers are excluded unless otherwise stated. Activity times, rates and child policies may change, so please confirm all details when booking.
- Lionspruit Night Drive R 900
Children aged 11 and under receive 50% off the game drive rate.
- Lionspruit Night Drive with Bush Braai R 1500
Includes BBQ/picnic and children aged 11 and under receive 50% off.
- Lionspruit Bush Braai R 1000
Includes BBQ/picnic and children aged 11 and under receive 50% off.
- Marloth Park Bush Walk R 450
Guided walk in Marloth Park, children aged 11 and under receive 50% off.
- Marloth Park Sunset Drive R 450
Guided safari drive in Marloth Park, children aged 11 and under receive 50% off.
- Matsamo Cultural Village Tour R1800
These rates apply to a minimum of 2 people, children aged 11 and under 50% off.
- Full Day Swaziland Day Tour R2900
These rates apply to a minimum of 2 people, children aged 11 and under 50% off.
- Swaziland Rhino Safari R3500
These rates apply to a minimum of 2 people, children aged 11 and under 50% off.
- Chimps Eden & Botanical Garden R2000
These rates apply to a minimum of 2 people, children aged 11 and under 50% off.
- Elephant Interaction R3000
Children aged 5 to 11 receive 50% off. Children under 5 are not permitted.
- Elephant Walk R3800
Children aged 5 to 11 receive 50% off. Children under 5 are not permitted.
Mark the moment with a bushveld setting made for birthdays, anniversaries, romantic getaways, honeymoons and small destination weddings.
Enjoy local bushveld experiences close to the lodge, from self-drive wildlife routes to guided walks and sunset drives along the Crocodile River.
Treatments
Unwind after a day in the bush with selected spa treatments arranged on request for a calmer, slower lodge experience.