Game Drives on Parsons
Guests can take part in game drives in our open game vehicle on Parsons Reserve, with an experienced ranger. We offer early morning and late afternoon game drives. Times are varying in winter/summer season. The drives take place within Balule Game Reserve, openly connected to the Kruger Park and Big Five Area and last around 3 hours.
Game Drives Maseke
Game Reserve
We have the option to bring you to the adjacent Maseke Game Reserve, another 8000 hectare adjacent reserve to our lodge. The game drives are operated by open vehicle with experienced ranger also within the Greater Kruger Park and Big Five Area.
Bush walks
Early morning or late afternoon 3 hour Bush Walk, lead by professional licensed field ranger. Maximum group size is 8 guests, children over age of 16 are allowed to join or upon prior request.You are collected from the lodge and go on walking safari on our Parsons Nature Reserve, walking through different landscape and exploring all facets of nature. Encounters with Big Five are possible.
Birding walk (full day)
A private walk, with an early morning departure, duration of around 6 hours. Under guidance of Bird Expert, focussing on Bird life and Bird Watching. Snacks and drinks included. Binoculars can be borrowed.
Full day Kruger park
Early morning departure for a full exciting day into Kruger Park, returning around 17.00. Included are all entry fees, breakfast package. Done by open vehicle, outsourced.
With our own Parsons Hilltop closed van, and our Hilltop guide. All fees and breakfast pack included,
Full day panorama tour
Early morning departure for a full day along the Panorama route, including the magnificent views of the three rondavels, Bourkey’s potholes, God’s window and the waterfalls. Lunch at pittoresque stop, water bottles and all fees included.2 pax minimum
Boat trip Blyde river
Pick up from lodge and beautiful scenic drive to Blyde River Canyon, 1.5 hour from the lodge. Route description will be provided, as well as lunch bags.Embark on boat for a tour on the Blyde river Dam, 1,5 hours and 220 ZAR per guest, if booked directly and based on self drive.
Full day trip to Elephant sanctuary and Gorge lift
Experienced guide, closed minivan that picks the guests up early in the morning from the lodge, visiting the Elephant sanctuary in Hazyview, where you can encounter and walk with elephants, whereafter you visit the stunning Gorge and the tropical lush forest were you can make an educational walk and/ or jump from the Big Swing.
Based on 2 pax
Endangered species centre and Moholoholo rehab centre visit*
Visit of the two most interesting rehabilitation and rescue centres of the area, starting with a special tour (07.45-10) including cheetah run and wild dogs feeding, lunch, curio shopping. Visit 14.45-16.30 to Moholoholo,
all entrance fees and transports included.
* Self Drive is possible, in that case guests must show up at 0900/resp. 1500 for the standard tours and pay entrance fee at the centre.
Self Drive Day Tour Mariepskop, highest point of the Canyon
We can provide details, as well as lunch packs. If you need transport, we can arrange this and price will be on request. Accessible between 0800-1600 and weather depending.
4 x 4 needed.
Hiking day hippo trails walking tour/self drive
Guests can self drive. Transport needs to be (pre)-arranged.A very nice hike, probably close to 14 km round-trip (same way forward as return), which is preferably started in the morning. Due to the notable total changes in elevation the hike should not be underestimated. Recommended to plan as a day hike, the trained hiker will do this trail as a half-day trip.
Equine Safaris
Take your safari to the next level with equine! Go with an experienced guide for two hours through the lowveld bush and encounter wildlife from the back of your horse.
Own transport or transfer (2.000 ZAR up till 4 guests).
Reservations are required.
All mentioned rates are applicable for bookings in 2022-2023 and can be subject to change. Rates can sometimes get cheaper when bookings are for bigger groups.