The Barmy Army prepare for South Africa
South Africa will host the English Cricket Team from November 2009 to January 2010.
The South African Cricket Team (the Proteas) and the English Cricket Team play 4 Tests and 5 One Day Internationals starting 7 November 2009.
Take the chance and visit Mpumalanga and the Kruger National Park during your stay in South Africa!
Please contact us to find out more about our "England Cricket Tour Packages".
Friday, 04 September 2009
Monday, 31 August 2009
Kruger National Park: Giraffe kill
On the 20.Aug a giraffe kill was found near Skukuza in the Kruger National Park. One week later, on the 28.Aug, Neil and Kristina (owners of Dreamfields Guesthouse) took these photos with all the vultures.
Experience the Kruger National Park yourself!
Experience the Kruger National Park yourself!
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Kruger National Park: First Hand Experience of Poaching
Monday 24 August 09, Neil, owner of Dreamfields Guesthouse was witness to an unfortunate lion that had been caught in a poacher’s snare:
I arrived at a lion sighting to find that one of the 2 male lions had been caught around the neck in a snare and obviously struggled to brake free, tightening the wire noose so it cut into the lion’s neck. One of the Field guides at the sight had already notified the Kruger Park authorities and was on their way. (The injury was caused by illegal human activity and not nature so the authorities have an obligation to help). The vet arrived and darted the lion and then tracked it 150m into the bush where they found the sleeping beast. Unfortunately they were not able to carry the lion to the road and so asked for assistance from myself and the other guide present. We (7 of us) carried the sleeping giant to the road where the vet removed the snare and treated the wound. I was glad I could do my bit for conservation, and hopefully the lion will recover.
The lion was not the intended target but was unlucky to fall foul of a trap probably set for antelope or pig.
It is an unfortunate reality that poaching is still rife in the area, as fences are all too easily breached in order for poachers to operate.
Neil - Dreamfields Guesthouse
I arrived at a lion sighting to find that one of the 2 male lions had been caught around the neck in a snare and obviously struggled to brake free, tightening the wire noose so it cut into the lion’s neck. One of the Field guides at the sight had already notified the Kruger Park authorities and was on their way. (The injury was caused by illegal human activity and not nature so the authorities have an obligation to help). The vet arrived and darted the lion and then tracked it 150m into the bush where they found the sleeping beast. Unfortunately they were not able to carry the lion to the road and so asked for assistance from myself and the other guide present. We (7 of us) carried the sleeping giant to the road where the vet removed the snare and treated the wound. I was glad I could do my bit for conservation, and hopefully the lion will recover.
The lion was not the intended target but was unlucky to fall foul of a trap probably set for antelope or pig.
It is an unfortunate reality that poaching is still rife in the area, as fences are all too easily breached in order for poachers to operate.
Neil - Dreamfields Guesthouse
Monday, 24 August 2009
Kruger National Park Videos
Many thanks to Kristinas (owner and manager of Dreamfields Guesthouse) God son Nicolas! On his birthday Kristina, he and his family went on a safari to the Kruger National Park and had a lovely day with very good sightings. It was the first time he used a video camera and look what he made out of it:
Herd of elephants crossing street at Kruger National Park and
Lions with cubs.
Herd of elephants crossing street at Kruger National Park and
Lions with cubs.
Friday, 21 August 2009
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.
Friday, 14 August 2009
FIFA World Cup 2010: Only 300 days remaining!
The European qualifiers began in August 2008, with 53 teams playing in nine groups on a home and away basis. Only the Netherlands have secured their passage to the 2010FIFA World Cup™. Our focus is on England and Germany: Let`s hope that England will qualify on the 09.September and Germany on the 10.October! We still offer accomodation for reasonable prices.
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Dreamfields Guesthouse: Birds in the garden
As it says on our website: Our garden is a bird watcher’s paradise!
Many bird species visit and even nest in the indigenous trees including:
Paradise Flycatcher
Brown Headed Kingfisher
Golden Tailed Woodpecker
Many bird species visit and even nest in the indigenous trees including:
Paradise Flycatcher
Brown Headed Kingfisher
Golden Tailed Woodpecker
African Wood Owl
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.
Wednesday, 05 August 2009
FIFA World Cup 2010: FIFA World Cup™ Accommodation
We think it is understandable that the 2010 World Cup is one of the main topics on our blogs. It is such a big event and it causes so many discussions.
One of the big issues is the increase of prices by some (many) accommodation establishment (see South Africa Tripadvisor Forum).
Dreamfields Guesthouse is going to increase the prices in November 2009 by 14% (double) and 15% (single) for 2010 which is the standard yearly increase.
There will be no further increases during the World Cup but we will offer reduced rates from January to May!
However, during that period we do not offer single rates and we have different payment and cancellation policies:
World Cup 2010 bookings that are placed on/before 04.12.2009: a non-refundable deposit of 50% is requested. The full payment will be due by the 05.12.2009.
World Cup 2010 bookings placed on/after 05.12.2009: a non-refundable deposit of 100% is applicable.
Cancellation: All deposit or payments are non-refundable
One of the big issues is the increase of prices by some (many) accommodation establishment (see South Africa Tripadvisor Forum).
Dreamfields Guesthouse is going to increase the prices in November 2009 by 14% (double) and 15% (single) for 2010 which is the standard yearly increase.
There will be no further increases during the World Cup but we will offer reduced rates from January to May!
However, during that period we do not offer single rates and we have different payment and cancellation policies:
World Cup 2010 bookings that are placed on/before 04.12.2009: a non-refundable deposit of 50% is requested. The full payment will be due by the 05.12.2009.
World Cup 2010 bookings placed on/after 05.12.2009: a non-refundable deposit of 100% is applicable.
Cancellation: All deposit or payments are non-refundable
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