Rhino Paoching does not stop

So far over 138 rhino have been poached in 2011 across the country and 82 successful arrests have been made.
On Saturday, 23 Apr 2011 SANParks rangers and members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), came across two groups of suspected poachers while on patrols in the various parts of the Kruger National Park. Three rhino carcasses were also discovered during these patrols.
One of the suspected poachers was fatally wounded, one wounded and arrested and the third arrested. Three firearms were recovered during the arrests.

The Kruger National Park is 10 km from Dreamfields Guesthouse.

Source: SANParks

Happy Easter!

We wish all our guests, friends and family Happy Easter Holidays!
Neil & Tina - Dreamfields Guesthouse

Public sightings

We always like to remind you of the SANParks webpage: Public sightings. The winning pictures of each month of the year are just amazing! They were not taken in the Kruger National Park, close to Dreamfields Guesthouse, but we are positive that they will follow!

Highlights of the Panorama Tour

The scenery on the Panorama Tour, going from Hazyview via Graskop all the way up to the Three Rondavels is one of the main attractions when visiting the Lowveld. The best season to visit is winter, because of the clear sky but also in summer the views are incredible and because of the rainfalls the waterfalls are full.
Hazyview lies on the Panorama Route, if you want to visit the main attractions, like the Three Rondavels, Berlin Falls, Lisbon Falls, Bourke Luck Potholes and Pilgrims Rest it will be a full day tour from and to Dreamfields Guesthouse.

Creative Copper

Coppercraft Africa was established 25 years ago, their Authentic Copper Jewellery, Tableware and Corporative Gifts have a distinclty African flair, inspired by the rich history of the area. Coppercraft Africa is located between Whiteriver and Nelspruit, about 40 km from Dreamfields Guesthouse. The show rooms are open to the public and worth a visit, a factory tour can also be arranged.
You will find their products in many shops around South Africa but they are also on sale at the Curio Shop at Dreamfields Guesthouse.

X-Fest Weekend

Induna Adventures in Hazyview is hosting another outdoor event, the X Fest - taking place on Saturday 26th March. It is an Extreme Lifestyle Festival consisting of different categories: Mountain Bike Race, Trail Run, Duathlon and a Kayak Race.
Entries: Entrytime
To secure your accommodation for this outstanding event click here.

Rhino Poaching does not stop

The Chief Executive Officer of South African National Parks (SANParks), Dr David Mabunda, announced that to date (2011) South Africa has lost 71 rhinos. 46 of them were killed in the Kruger National Park, only 10 km from Dreamfields Guesthouse.

“This figure encompasses fresh and old carcasses which have been found in the various parks and nature reserves countrywide,” said Mabunda.

In the same period, 64 suspected poachers have been arrested. In 2010 South Africa lost 333 rhinos and arrested 164 suspected poachers.

Kruger Park bans liquor in its public areas

From now on, security personnel at all the gates to the Kruger National Park will search people for liquor and no day visitor shall be allowed to enter the park with liquor.
The restrictions will not apply to overnight visitors who will be allowed to bring in own alcohol for consumption in the privacy of their booked accommodation and the restaurants. Like day visitors, overnight visitors will be bound by the same rules of not drinking in public.

The decision to introduce this policy was made in order to eliminate the growing unacceptable behaviour by visitors who misbehave in the park when they are intoxicated. This is actually nothing new but just ensuring that the provision the country’s Liquor Act are also enforced in the park; says the KNP HOD: Public Relations, William Mabasa.

Although in operation throughout the year, the gate quotas are mostly reached on long weekends and public holidays. Secure your accommodation and book your game drives in advance.

Photo: Gallery of shame

Our staff

Neil and Tina, your hosts at Dreamfields Guesthouse, are always around to welcome you, serve dinks at the bar, make restaurant recommendation, book activities, cook and serve you breakfast and many more things.
But who is working behind the scenes to make sure that the house and the guestrooms are spotless clean, the garden is immaculate, the washing and ironing is done? It is the team of Dreamfields Guesthouse which is unchanged since the opening in November 2008: From the left: Letty – Elvis - Tryphina

Maintenance

Maintenance is always an issue, for every property owner. For us as the owners of Dreamfields Guesthouse it is essential keep our high standard and to constantly service the whole property to make sure that everything is intact and stays in very good condition. The thatched roof of the carport of Dreamfields Guesthouse was affected by the heavy rain falls at the end of last year and we are currently re-thatching it. The comfort of the guests is our highest priority, that`s why we are currently closed and will be open again from Thursday, the 03.March 2011.