Kruger Statistics & Animal Numbers

Here are some very interesting facts about the Kruger National Park – only 10 km from Dreamfields Guesthouse:







Animal Numbers
• 1982 species of plants
• 53 species of fish
• 517 species of bird
• 35 species of reptiles
• 148 species of mammals
• Black Rhinoceros: 590-660
• Blue Wildebeest: 11 500
• Buffalo: 37 500
• Bushbuck: 500
• Cheetah: 120
• Crocodile: 4420
• Eland: 460
• Elephant: 13 700
• Giraffe: 9000
• Hippo: 3100
• Impala: 120 000
• Kudu: 9500
• Leopard: 1000
• Lichtenstein’s Hartebeest: 50
• Lion: 1600
• Mountain Reedbuck: 150
• Nyala: 300
• Zebra: 26 500
• Roan Antelope: 90
• Sable Antelope: 290
• Spotted Hyena 3500
• Reedbuck: 300
• Tsessebe: 220
• Waterbuck: 5500
• Warthog: 3500
• Wild dog: 120
• White Rhino: 10 500

S Joubert's book - The Kruger National Park a History -
• 7373 km Roads (1994)
• 881 km Tar Roads
• 1618 km Gravel Roads
• 4216 km Firebreak Roads
• 658 km Other Road

Source: KNPearth.co.za

Not poachers – this time

A man from Pretoria, a keen photographer, spend a few days in the Kruger National Park and spotted a Rhino horn on the road close to Lower Sabie. Surely, in these times, he thought that there must be poachers around even though he saw marks and scratches on the road which could have been caused by a fight. He called the SAN Parks officials and they surveyed the surroundings and confirmed that the rhino had been in a fight. Eight of them stood about 500 metres from the road and the ranger noticed that one had a missing horn. That is a very unusual sighting, but the horn can become loose from the skull if the animal bumps its head continually.
Experience sightings like that yourself - the Kruger National Park is only 10 km from Dreamfields Guesthouse.
Source: Lowvelder

Golf destination South Africa

South Africa has been named “Africa, Indian Ocean and Gulf States Golf Destination of the Year 2011" by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). The announcement was made in Valencia, Spain, at the annual international awards ceremony for the golf tourism industry.
South Africa offers over 600 golf courses providing every type and level of golf experience and is fast becoming an irresistible golfing destination for golfers of all abilities across the world, as well as one of the most diversely appealing destinations on the planet.

Enjoy playing golf in Hazyview! Next to the two golf courses in Hazyview, there are three more within one hours drive from Dreamfields Guesthouse!

To find out more, contact us.

Summer is here

It is really surprising because the last few days we had a lot of rain and we hardly saw the sun, but the Woodland Kingfisher is back. This morning we and our guests could hear the Woodland Kingfisher in the garden of Dreamfields Guesthouse for the first time after many months. Now the constant shrill is with us throughout the day. Summer must be here!

Second Anniversary

Time is flying - already two years ago, on the 15.November 2008, Dreamfields Guesthouse opened its doors! The World Cup Year 2010 was a very special year for South Africa and for us. We are constantly trying to improve our services to make you, our guests, feel even more comfortable. All the guest rooms have been equipped with flat-screen TVs and DSTV (Hotel bouquet) and we have new cosy furniture on the veranda of the main house overlooking the spectacular lit up garden, which just adds to the ambience of the setting.
We are proud of what we achieved and all the excellent reviews on Tripadvisor and many other websites. A big “Thank you” to all our guests and we hope for “many happy returns”.
Kristina & Neil, Dreamfields Guesthouse

Baby elephant attacked by crocodil - Telegraph

It is already a few days ago but still worth publishing: A baby elephant was saved by its herd after being caught by the trunk by a crocodile. This happened in the Kruger National Park, only 10 km from Dreamfields Guesthouse.

Birding Big Day 26/27.Nov

The Hazyview-Kiepersol Conservancy is once again organising the popular Birding Big Day to coincide with National Big Birding Day.

The purpose of this event is to not only to raise funds for the organisation; but also to get a rough idea of the species which occur within our area; educate non birders on the joys of birding as well as have fun.
This year, it will again follow the 50km radius rule as set out by Birdlife SA, with Dreamfields Guesthouse being close to the centre point. In order for participants to cover a full 24 hour period of birding it was decided to start the event at 17h00 on Friday 26 November and will be ending at 17h00 on Saturday 27 November.

The results – how many different species have been seen – will be published after the event.

The Wilds of Kruger and the Smoke that Thunders

Dreamfields Guesthouse is happy to offer you this wonderful tour which combines some of the best scenery and wildlife experiences in Africa, combining not only the wonderful wildlife paradise of the Kruger National Park in South Africa, but the glories of Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi in Zimbabwe and the magnificent Chobe Game reserve in Botswana.

Day 1 (Wed): Depart at 12h30 from Hazyview in one of our specially adapted open safari vehicles and enjoy your first game drive. Our professional guide showing you some of the secrets of this world famous game reserve, which is the size of Wales, or Israel. Late in the afternoon you will return to Dreamfields Guesthouse. In the evening we will transfer you to one of the top restaurants in Hazyview.

Day 2 (Thu): Your guide will pick you up early for a dawn game drive departure, remember the early bird sees more game! Experience this incredible reserve from the comfort of your open game drive vehicle whilst looking for the “Big 5”and all the other exciting inhabitants of one of Africa’s premier reserves. We will stop at one of the Park’s picnic sites or Camps for breakfast (provide by Dreamfields Guesthouse) before continuing well fed, on the game drive. Another stop for lunch (own account) will be made. You will return to Dreamfields Guesthouse in the afternoon where you can relax at the sparkling pool. In the evening we will transfer you to one of the top restaurants in Hazyview.

Day 3 (Fri): Enjoy an early morning game drive before transferring to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for the flight to Livingstone Airport in Zambia. This day must be a Monday, Wednesday or Friday so that we can use the new direct Airlink flight. On arrival you will be met by Thompsons Touring/Wilderness Safaris and transferred to the David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa situated on the Victoria Falls or Mosi-Oa-Tunya, “the Smoke that Thunders”. Enjoy a late afternoon sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi, get up close & personal with its’ hippo’s & crocodiles! Dinner at the hotel.

Day 4 (Sat): Early departure for the Botswana border (80km) arrive at the scenic Chobe river for an exciting river cruise, excellent game viewing and world class birding, sometimes we get REALLY close to Elephants who seem to completely ignore the boats. Return to Chobe Lodge for an al-fresco lunch experience. After lunch, board a specialized 4x4 safari vehicle for a game drive in the Chobe game reserve, expect lots of elephant and buffalo, return to the lodge after a great game drive for the transfer back to your hotel. What a day! Relax over a delicious dinner at the hotel, sip an ice cold Gin & Tonic and pretend to be one of the hardy early pioneers of the area!!

Day 5 (Sun): Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then put your walking shoes on and depart on a guided tour to the spectacular Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-Oa-Tunya-“the smoke that thunders”. The first European to see the falls and to name them after his queen, was the intrepid missionary and explorer David Livingstone who saw the falls in November 1855 and was so enraptured by their beauty that he wrote in his journal that ”scenes so lovely must have been gazed down upon by angels in their flight”. Afternoon at leisure or enjoy one of the many adventure activities or short tours available in the area.

Day 6 (Mon): At leisure until our reluctant departure for the airport by 11pm, for the 14h30pm flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Rates on request.