Kruger National Park: Day visitors

With only 10 km to the nearest gate, Dreamfields Guesthouse is the ideal base for day visitors to the Park. There is a maximum threshold of day visitors who can enter the Park and especially on public holidays and long weekends access could be denied. It is recommended to enter the Park when the gate opens at 05:30 (in summer) or 06:00 (in winter), early mornings are usually the most productive game viewing periods.
Dreamfields Guesthouse will provide you with a packed breakfast that you can enjoy at one of the day visitor areas in a rest camp or just stop at one of the waterholes.
Plan you trip-the Kruger National Park is massive tract of land and frequently visitors try to cover too much ground. A map of the Park can be purchased at Dreamfields Guesthouse and we are happy to assist you planning your tour. Remember to bring a camera, binoculars, sunscreen lotion, a hat and the map (which also gives you information about mammals and birds).
Rules:
Speed limits: 50 km/h on tar roads, 40 km/h on gravel roads – no off-road driving.
Other than in the designated areas, visitors must remain in their vehicle. No part of the body may protrude from a window or sunroof.
To ensure that you see all the animals you want, have a look at the board in the various receptions to track the latest game spotting.
If you want to cool down: A swimming pool is available at Skukuza day visitor site.

Rhino poaching

Did you know that 139 rhino - five black and 134 white rhino - had been poached on private land, provincial reserves and in the Kruger National Park between January 1 and July 16 this year? That make nearly 1 rhino per day – only to get the horns!
We support “Stop Rhino Poaching”, add your voice and register!

Spring is here!

With today`s temperature up to 32 degrees and lovely blue sky it is obvious: Spring is here! In Skukuza, the main camp of the Kruger National Park, the temperature will go up to 36 degrees. Spring is a very good time to visit the Kruger Park because it is the end of the dry season and the grasses are low. And it is also an ideal time for all the other activities like Quad Biking, River-Rafting or Hot-Air Ballooning. Enjoy the spring in the Lowveld before temperatures and humidity rise!
Contact us to book accommodation and enquire activities rates.

Week of free access to SANParks

A majority of South Africans are not accessing the national parks, a good reason to run a week-long campaign giving free access to the national parks from 13-17 September 2010 for the 5th time. The free access will be applicable to all the national parks managed by SANParks, with the exception of Boulders in Table Mountain National Park. The free access is granted to all South Africans upon presentation of the ID book and is not valid on any commercial activities.
The objective of this campaign is “to cultivate a sense of understanding and pride in South Africans, of their natural, cultural and historical heritage which is the basis for the established theme “Know Your National Parks”.
Dreamfields Guesthouse offers 4 star accommodation only 10 km from Phabeni Gate to the Kruger National Park..

Moholoholo Rehab Centre

There are many things to do during a stay at Dreamfields Guesthouse, like visiting the Kruger National Park or the several view points and waterfalls on the Panorama Route but if time allows it we always recommend a visit at Moholoholo Rehab Centre. Moholoholo is about 90 km from Dreamfields Guesthouse, nestled in a picturesque setting at the base of the Drakensberg escarpment. It has become a haven for the rehabilitation and care of abandoned, injured and poisoned wildlife. During their tours you can get close to all the animals and even feed a vulture! Read about some amazing stories and news on the Moholoholo blog.

Google Street View

Even though there are a lot of discussions about privacy, Google Street View is an excellent tool for travelers to find out information about places to go. Street View provides 360 degree panoramic street-level views in many regions throughout the world. Images of South Africa`s main cities like Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town were collected as well as images of Hazyview and the Kruger National Park. Unfortunately Dreamfields Guesthouse is not to be found on Street Maps yet, but the main roads in Hazyview are.
Have a look yourself, go on to our Directions page , click on the map and zoom in. Street view images appear after zooming in beyond the highest zooming level in maps and satellite images, and also by dragging a "pegman" icon onto a location on a map. Finally you will find yourself virtually standing on the street!
One is even able to enter the Kruger National Park and see images from the Park!Enjoy.

Hazyview – Kiepersol Conservancy

Since 2009 Dreamfields Guesthouse is a member of the Hazyview-Kiepersol Conservancy. The mission is to
-promote the protection of indigenous flora and fauna, to rehabilitate and protect the soil and manage fires within the boundaries of the conservancy
- promote the principle of nature conservation in the area and areas bordering the conservancy
- monitor commercial development in the area in the interest of the conservancy and its members.
The Conservancy runs a few important projects including an alien plant control project with “Working for Water” as well as the anti poaching patrols which run in the Conservancy area a few times a year. Dreamfields Guesthouse is happy to support the Conservancy by being a member.

Innibos Arts Festival

This year`s Innibos arts festival in Nelspruit will be held from 23th to 26th September. More than 60 theatre and music productions and approximately 400 arts and craft stalls and food stalls are on the program at 14 different venues in and around Nelspruit. This festival is definitely worth a visit!
Due to the Heritage Day on the 24.September the long weekend will be busy anyway with travelers who want to visit the Kruger National Park. It is highly recommended to secure accommodation for that weekend well in advance. Dreamfields Guesthouse is about 60 km from Nelspruit and only 10 km from the Kruger Park. To check availability and book online click here.

First rugby game in the Mbombela Stadium

Most of the people thought that Nelspruits Mbombela Stadium is a “white elephant” because it was only built to host 4 World Cup matches and will not be used in the future. It was now announced that the stadium will host the Currie Cup rugby match between the Pumas and the Blue Bulls. Great news for Nelspruit! The two teams will meet on the 27.August, tickets will be on sale from the 11.August at Computicket. Definitely worth watching and easy to combine with a visit to the Kruger National Park, accommodation by Dreamfields Guesthouse.

New: Flat-screen TVs in the guestrooms

Dreamfields Guesthouse is happy to announce that flat-screen TVs with DSTV have been installed in each of the five guest rooms.