8 games are played and 56 more games to come – the FIFA World Cup 2010 is here!
Fans with Team Specific Ticket Series or individual match tickets have enough time to escape the crowds and to do some sightseeing. Even though the whole country is soccer-mad, Hazyview is still a quiet little town with lots to offer. There is no better way to combine the World Cup experience with a wildlife experience! The drive from Gauteng (Johannesburg, Pretoria) to Hazyview will possibly be shorter than a drive to a Soccer city! Check out availability and book your break from the crowds here.
Showing posts with label Hazyview. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hazyview. Show all posts
Monday, 14 June 2010
Sunday, 25 April 2010
Top Destination Hazyview
Some travel tips and planning info for Hazyview - one of the top destinations in South Africa.
How to get here
Fly direct from any of South Africa’s major cities to Nelspruit. If you’re driving, from Johannesburg take the N12/N 4 to Nelspruit. From Nelspruit follow the signs to Hazyview (on the R40).
Best time to visit
The Hazyview area is an all-year-round destination – summers are hot to very hot with spectacular afternoon thunderstorms, while winter days are dry and mild and the evenings cool.
Where to stay
Dreamfields Guesthouse, only 10 km away from the Kruger National Park and about 35 km from the Blyde River Canyon.
Around the area
Kruger National Park , Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the quaint Victorian mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest. And lots of activities like Golf, Elephant Interaction, Skyway Trails, Hot Air Ballooning, Quad biking just to name a few.
How to get around
To fully explore the area at your own pace, self-drive (with a rental car)is the best option. There are, however, plenty of tour operators in the area if you don't feel like driving yourself.
Length of stay
3 nights is the bare minimum to explore the area; a week is best. Some people use Hazyview as a stopover for one night on their way to/from Kruger National Park or Sabi Sands but they all discover that it is worth staying longer.
What to pack
Plenty of sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are musts, in both summer and winter. Not to forget a camera and binoculars!
How to get here
Fly direct from any of South Africa’s major cities to Nelspruit. If you’re driving, from Johannesburg take the N12/N 4 to Nelspruit. From Nelspruit follow the signs to Hazyview (on the R40).
Best time to visit
The Hazyview area is an all-year-round destination – summers are hot to very hot with spectacular afternoon thunderstorms, while winter days are dry and mild and the evenings cool.
Where to stay
Dreamfields Guesthouse, only 10 km away from the Kruger National Park and about 35 km from the Blyde River Canyon.
Around the area
Kruger National Park , Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the quaint Victorian mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest. And lots of activities like Golf, Elephant Interaction, Skyway Trails, Hot Air Ballooning, Quad biking just to name a few.
How to get around
To fully explore the area at your own pace, self-drive (with a rental car)is the best option. There are, however, plenty of tour operators in the area if you don't feel like driving yourself.
Length of stay
3 nights is the bare minimum to explore the area; a week is best. Some people use Hazyview as a stopover for one night on their way to/from Kruger National Park or Sabi Sands but they all discover that it is worth staying longer.
What to pack
Plenty of sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are musts, in both summer and winter. Not to forget a camera and binoculars!
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Shangana Cultural Village Evening Festival
For guests who want to combine a dinner with an African experience, we highly recommend the Shangana Village:
The residents of the traditional villages of Shangana invite guests to share in the way of life of the Shangaan people. The picturesque villages are set in the shade of ancient trees in a reserve of forest and grassland, and are open every day.
A bustling African market village forms the centre of Shangana, where local craftspeople make and trade their craft. From here, trained guides lead guests down to the famed Evening Festival in the Chief's Kraal. The Chief and his family host the Evening Festival, where choirs, actors and dancers gather to tell the story of the Shangaan people.
The evening ends with a delicious dinner.
More information and bookings can be done by your hosts.
Monday, 08 February 2010
Top 3 Restaurant recommendations in Hazyview
Hazyview offers a good choice of restaurants, from family restaurants to upmarket restaurants. Your hosts at Dreamfields Guesthouse are happy to make recommendations and reservations. The Top 3 Restaurants are:
1. Pioneers Grill – for delicious steaks and seafood
2. Summerfields Kitchen
3. KUKA Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge
1. Pioneers Grill – for delicious steaks and seafood
2. Summerfields Kitchen
3. KUKA Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge
Monday, 19 October 2009
Top 10 Activities in and around Hazyview
Apart from the "MUST DO" visit to the Kruger National Park and the Panorama Tour there are many activities/things to do in and around Hazyview, like:
1. Hot Air Ballooning
2. Golf at Sabi River Sun, Kruger Park Lodge or in the Kruger National Park
3. Skyway Trails
4. Elephant Interaction
5. Summerfields SPA Hazyview
6. Quad Biking
7. Reptile Park
8. River Rafting
9. Shangaan Cultural Village
10. Horse Riding
and many more. Contact us, to find out more.
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Golf holiday: Golf in Hazyview
There is a good choice of golf courses in and around Hazyview - one of many things to do:
Sabi River Bungalows is a 18-hole golf course. Trees and water both play important roles as hazards on this course. At least 14 holes have water hazards. There are five dams and they all play a role.
Kruger Park Lodge: This 9-hole golf course is a product of the Gary Player Design Company. It offers a refreshing balance between challenge and playability.
Both are beautiful courses with indigenous trees and you often see crocodiles, hippos and lots of birds.
The Skukuza Golf Course is a magnificent 9-hole (18-tee) course situated in the world-renowned Kruger National Park on the outskirts of Skukuza restcamp. The rich wildlife sanctuary surrounding the golf course is home to the Big Five, a huge variety of birds and countless animals, which all conspire to provide the visitor with a harmonious close-to-nature golfing experience.
Sabi River Bungalows is a 18-hole golf course. Trees and water both play important roles as hazards on this course. At least 14 holes have water hazards. There are five dams and they all play a role.
Kruger Park Lodge: This 9-hole golf course is a product of the Gary Player Design Company. It offers a refreshing balance between challenge and playability.
Both are beautiful courses with indigenous trees and you often see crocodiles, hippos and lots of birds.
The Skukuza Golf Course is a magnificent 9-hole (18-tee) course situated in the world-renowned Kruger National Park on the outskirts of Skukuza restcamp. The rich wildlife sanctuary surrounding the golf course is home to the Big Five, a huge variety of birds and countless animals, which all conspire to provide the visitor with a harmonious close-to-nature golfing experience.
Thursday, 06 August 2009
Hazyview Elephant interaction
This photo cannot express the dimension: It is really impressive to touch, feel, feed and walk “hand in trunk” with such a giant! It is a unique and rewarding experience and one of the outstanding activities here in Hazyview!
This photo shows Kristina from Dreamfields Guesthouse at the Elephant Sanctuary in May 2009.
This photo shows Kristina from Dreamfields Guesthouse at the Elephant Sanctuary in May 2009.
Friday, 24 July 2009
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Why Hazyview is the best place to be...
Hazyview is the gateway to the Kruger National Park (only 10 kms from Phabeni, 18 kms from Numbi and 42 kms from Paul Kruger Gate) right on the Panorama Route Hazyview is also an excellent stopping off point for many of Mpumalanga’s points of interest, the Blyde River Canyon, Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and amazing waterfalls..
Hazview is reputed to have the best climate in the world for bananas and you will see row upon row of these lush tropical plantations as well as a wide variety of other fruit and coffee farms.
Many visitors to Kruger National Park stay overnight in Hazyview rather than in the park itself, as it is quite close by and has a good choice of restaurants. Activities in and around Hazyview include horse trails, hiking and hot-air ballooning in and over the colourful Mpumalanga countryside. We can arrange all activities and Safaris for you!
Come and experience it yourself!
Hazview is reputed to have the best climate in the world for bananas and you will see row upon row of these lush tropical plantations as well as a wide variety of other fruit and coffee farms.
Many visitors to Kruger National Park stay overnight in Hazyview rather than in the park itself, as it is quite close by and has a good choice of restaurants. Activities in and around Hazyview include horse trails, hiking and hot-air ballooning in and over the colourful Mpumalanga countryside. We can arrange all activities and Safaris for you!
Come and experience it yourself!
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Hazyview: Balloons over Africa
One of the activities you should not miss during your stay at Dreamfields Guesthouse:
Balloons over Africa is a commercial hot air balloon company established in 1997. Kevin Roberson is the pilot and has more than 20 years and 2000 flying hours experience. Balloons over Africa offers scenic hot air balloon flights in the beautiful Sabie River valley, near Hazyview in Mpumalanga.
Flights begin in the valley and float over orchards and bush, or forest and hills, and end where the wind has taken you.
Ballooning is a gentle adventure, and experience like no other. This is a graceful and romantic way of looking down on the earth. Drifting at wind speed the ride is calm, and the spectacular wraparound view can be experienced in no other way.
Balloons over Africa is a commercial hot air balloon company established in 1997. Kevin Roberson is the pilot and has more than 20 years and 2000 flying hours experience. Balloons over Africa offers scenic hot air balloon flights in the beautiful Sabie River valley, near Hazyview in Mpumalanga.
Flights begin in the valley and float over orchards and bush, or forest and hills, and end where the wind has taken you.
Ballooning is a gentle adventure, and experience like no other. This is a graceful and romantic way of looking down on the earth. Drifting at wind speed the ride is calm, and the spectacular wraparound view can be experienced in no other way.
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