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.

Cheeky Monkey

Today the guests of Dreamfields Guesthouse had some special entertainment during breakfast. Vervet monkeys were in the garden which is actually very common. But nothing to worry about, they do not come too close because they know that there are big dogs around.

Sabi Valley Bird Club

Most of the people in and around Hazyview are passionate about wildlife and birds. Thanks to the efforts of a few people, Hazyview has now a bird club - the Sabi Valley Bird Club. The idea is to meet every second month to further birding experiences by field trips, guest speakers and get-together`s for interesting birding related talks. If you are interested in their regular outings or need more information, please contact us. Surely you will find lots of bird species in the garden of Dreamfields Guesthouse .

Another way of seeing God`s Window

Enjoy a microlight flight and see God`s Window from above! Aviation Adventures Flying Club is located about 1,5 km from Dreamfields Guesthouse. The club came into being when two passionate Microlight pilots, Alec Green and Wally van Welie saw the opportunity to offer short term membership to tourists. Both Alec and Wally are experienced instructors and offer scenic and special Microlight flights in The Bantam B22 J aircraft. The views are spectacular!
These are the options:
10 min – Hazyview area and lodges
20 min – Sabie River Valley flight
30 min – Da Gama Dam flight
45 min - The Four Dams - Da Gama, Klipkoppie, Longmere and Witklip
60 min - God’s Window and Waterfalls flight – Daily – Best flying conditions – early morning or late afternoon
90min – Blyde River Canyon and Bourkes Luck Potholes - Daily – Best flying conditions – early morning ± 06h30.
Prior booking recommended.

Monday Smile

We thought we want to chear up your Monday! Some of these animals can be seen in the Kruger National Park close to Dreamfields Guesthouse. Enjoy!

Rhino Poaching - News

A suspected rhino poacher who was discovered during a regular patrol on Wednesday has been killed by rangers at the Kruger National Park and another one was wounded.
On Thursday two Kruger National Park rangers were injured when they were hit by a rhino as they tried to arrest another group of poachers.
The poachers entered the Park from Mozambique.
Over 230 rhinos have been killed this year and almost 200 people arrested for poaching. Dreamfields Guesthouse hopes that the injured rangers will get well soon and have a lot of success in the future to stop this pointless killing.
Source: SANParks und News24

Perry's Bridge Reptile Park

Located just 2 km from Dreamfields Guesthouse at the Perry`s Bridge Reptile Park you can get up close and personal with some of South Africa and the world's most venomous snakes, as well as large constrictors, crocodilians, lizards, tortoises and frogs.

Complete your visit with a trip to the shops and restaurants at Perrys Bridge.

Open from 10am til 5pm 7 days a week. For more information visit their website.

Safari with the guide of the "Battle of Kruger"

Now bookable through Dreamfields Guesthouse: Regent Safaris with Frank Watts! The Safari Guide featured in 'Battle at Kruger', the most watched wildlife clip in the history of YouTube and now a National Geographic documentary, is guiding the Open Vehicle Safaris and sharing his wealth of experience with guests. With over 20 years experience, 17 years in the Kruger National Park, we believe Frank will add value to our guest’s experience and enthrall you with his passion and knowledge of the bush and its inhabitants.

Pilgrim`s Rest

In 1873 Pilgrim`s Rest was born during the excitement of an alluvial gold rush and soon grew into a flourishing little village complete with sturdy brick houses, church, shops, canteens, a newspaper and the well-known Royal Hotel.
The entire town of Pilgrim's Rest was declared a National Monument in 1986 as a living memory of the early gold rush days in South Africa and the town’s original architecture remains largely unchanged since then. Several arts and craft shops as well as the museums are worth a visit.
Pilgrim's Rest is situated on the magnificent Panorama Route, only app. 50 km from Dreamfields Guesthouse.