Mauricedale & Boulders Lodge

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Lowveld, South Africa

fr. 7 nights

fr. R30,700

Open all year

Max 12 people

Lodge-based with excursions

Riding level: 4-5

Maximum weight: 80 kg

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Quick facts
About
Amenities

Lowveld, South Africa

fr. 7 nights

fr. R30,700

Open all year

Max 12 people

Lodge-based with excursions

Riding level: 4-5

Maximum weight: 80 kg

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Quick facts

About

Amenities

Lowveld, South Africa

fr. 7 nights

fr. R30,700

Open all year

Max 12 people

Lodge-based with excursions

Riding level: 4-5

Maximum weight: 80 kg

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Accommodation

For most of the week, you will stay at Boulders Lodge on the Mauricedale Game Reserve. The lodge is simple yet comfortable, with a relaxed safari atmosphere. It features a pool, dining area, and boma, as well as Wi-Fi in the main building. The area around the lodge is fenced to keep buffaloes out, but smaller animals such as bushbuck and mongooses can move freely inside the lodge grounds. The rooms have twin beds, an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, a mini-fridge, a small coffee and tea station, storage space, and a small veranda. One night is spent in Mjejane Private Game Reserve with an overnight stay in a villa.

  • Programmes

    The itinerary serves as a guide. Changes may occur due to animal movements, weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Any adjustments are always made with safety and the safari experience in focus.

  • Day 1

    Boulders Lodge / Mauricedale

    Midday arrival and a light lunch at Boulders Lodge. In the afternoon, a short introductory ride is taken before dinner at the lodge.

  • Day 2

    Boulders Lodge & Kruger National Park

    The day begins early with coffee or tea, cereal and fruit before the morning ride. After brunch, there is time by the pool before you head to Kruger National Park for a sunset drive. Dinner is served back at Boulders Lodge.

  • Day 3

    Mauricedale & Mjejane Private Game Reserve

    Morning ride followed by brunch before leaving Mauricedale and travelling on to Mjejane Private Game Reserve. In the afternoon, a sunset safari drive awaits, followed by dinner and overnight stay at the villa.

  • Day 4

    Mjejane & Boulders Lodge

    Early morning safari followed by breakfast at a river lodge overlooking the Crocodile River. Breakfast is paid for separately. Afterwards, you return to Boulders Lodge for a few quiet hours before a light meal and a sunset horseback ride.

  • Day 5

    Boulders Lodge & Kruger National Park

    Early departure to Kruger National Park where you will spend about half the day on safari. Return to the lodge around 3 pm for relaxation before the evening's boma dinner.

  • Day 6

    Boulders Lodge / Mauricedale

    Morning ride followed by time to relax by the pool. Later in the day, another sunset excursion awaits on the reserve.

  • Day 7

    Boulders Lodge / Mauricedale

    The final ride of the week through Mauricedale. In the evening, dinner is served at Pestana Lodge overlooking Kruger National Park.

  • Day 8

    Check-out and departure.

  • Programmes

    The itinerary serves as a guide. Changes may occur due to animal movements, weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Any adjustments are always made with safety and the safari experience in focus.

  • Day 1

    Boulders Lodge / Mauricedale

    Midday arrival and a light lunch at Boulders Lodge. In the afternoon, a short introductory ride is taken before dinner at the lodge.

  • Day 2

    Boulders Lodge & Kruger National Park

    The day begins early with coffee or tea, cereal and fruit before the morning ride. After brunch, there is time by the pool before you head to Kruger National Park for a sunset drive. Dinner is served back at Boulders Lodge.

  • Day 3

    Mauricedale & Mjejane Private Game Reserve

    Morning ride followed by brunch before leaving Mauricedale and travelling on to Mjejane Private Game Reserve. In the afternoon, a sunset safari drive awaits, followed by dinner and overnight stay at the villa.

  • Day 4

    Mjejane & Boulders Lodge

    Early morning safari followed by breakfast at a river lodge overlooking the Crocodile River. Breakfast is paid for separately. Afterwards, you return to Boulders Lodge for a few quiet hours before a light meal and a sunset horseback ride.

  • Day 5

    Boulders Lodge & Kruger National Park

    Early departure to Kruger National Park where you will spend about half the day on safari. Return to the lodge around 3 pm for relaxation before the evening's boma dinner.

  • Day 6

    Boulders Lodge / Mauricedale

    Morning ride followed by time to relax by the pool. Later in the day, another sunset excursion awaits on the reserve.

  • Day 7

    Boulders Lodge / Mauricedale

    The final ride of the week through Mauricedale. In the evening, dinner is served at Pestana Lodge overlooking Kruger National Park.

  • Day 8

    Check-out and departure.

  • Programmes

    The itinerary serves as a guide. Changes may occur due to animal movements, weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Any adjustments are always made with safety and the safari experience in focus.

  • Day 1

    Boulders Lodge / Mauricedale

    Midday arrival and a light lunch at Boulders Lodge. In the afternoon, a short introductory ride is taken before dinner at the lodge.

  • Day 2

    Boulders Lodge & Kruger National Park

    The day begins early with coffee or tea, cereal and fruit before the morning ride. After brunch, there is time by the pool before you head to Kruger National Park for a sunset drive. Dinner is served back at Boulders Lodge.

  • Day 3

    Mauricedale & Mjejane Private Game Reserve

    Morning ride followed by brunch before leaving Mauricedale and travelling on to Mjejane Private Game Reserve. In the afternoon, a sunset safari drive awaits, followed by dinner and overnight stay at the villa.

  • Day 4

    Mjejane & Boulders Lodge

    Early morning safari followed by breakfast at a river lodge overlooking the Crocodile River. Breakfast is paid for separately. Afterwards, you return to Boulders Lodge for a few quiet hours before a light meal and a sunset horseback ride.

  • Day 5

    Boulders Lodge & Kruger National Park

    Early departure to Kruger National Park where you will spend about half the day on safari. Return to the lodge around 3 pm for relaxation before the evening's boma dinner.

  • Day 6

    Boulders Lodge / Mauricedale

    Morning ride followed by time to relax by the pool. Later in the day, another sunset excursion awaits on the reserve.

  • Day 7

    Boulders Lodge / Mauricedale

    The final ride of the week through Mauricedale. In the evening, dinner is served at Pestana Lodge overlooking Kruger National Park.

  • Day 8

    Check-out and departure.

More information

Food and drinks
Food and drinks
Horses and equipment
Horses and equipment
Riding and riding experience
Riding and riding experience
Guides and safety
Guides and safety
The animals at Mauricedale and Kruger respectively
The animals at Mauricedale and Kruger respectively
Laundry service
Laundry service
Climate
Climate
Passport & visa
Passport & visa
Health Recommendations
Health Recommendations
Practical information
Practical information

About the reserves

The safari combines three different wilderness areas in the southern Lowveld – Mauricedale Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, and Mjejane Private Game Reserve. The horse riding takes place at Mauricedale, while Kruger and Mjejane are explored by safari vehicles. This offers a combination of close-up nature experiences from horseback and classic Big Five safari. Mauricedale Game Reserve is an approximately 7,000-hectare private reserve just south of Malelane Gate, about 14 kilometres from Kruger National Park. The landscape is typical of the Lowveld, with savannah, woodland, and denser bush. Here, the safari's horse riding takes place among giraffe, zebra, kudu, impala, waterbuck, and duiker, but the reserve also hosts larger and potentially more dangerous species such as African buffalo, hippopotamus, and crocodile. Leopard and aardvark also occur, although sightings of them are rarer. Kruger National Park is instead explored by safari vehicle on two days of the week. Here, the focus is on the classic safari experience and the chance to encounter an even wider spectrum of Africa's wildlife. In the operator's material, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, African wild dog, and hyena are listed as species you might have the opportunity to see during the excursions. Mjejane Private Game Reserve is visited for an overnight stay in the middle of the week. The reserve is directly adjacent to Kruger and has an open border with the national park, meaning animals can move freely between the areas. Here, both an afternoon safari and an early morning safari are conducted by vehicle, providing further opportunities for encounters with the area's big game before the journey continues back to Mauricedale.

About the reserves

The safari combines three different wilderness areas in the southern Lowveld – Mauricedale Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, and Mjejane Private Game Reserve. The horse riding takes place at Mauricedale, while Kruger and Mjejane are explored by safari vehicles. This offers a combination of close-up nature experiences from horseback and classic Big Five safari. Mauricedale Game Reserve is an approximately 7,000-hectare private reserve just south of Malelane Gate, about 14 kilometres from Kruger National Park. The landscape is typical of the Lowveld, with savannah, woodland, and denser bush. Here, the safari's horse riding takes place among giraffe, zebra, kudu, impala, waterbuck, and duiker, but the reserve also hosts larger and potentially more dangerous species such as African buffalo, hippopotamus, and crocodile. Leopard and aardvark also occur, although sightings of them are rarer. Kruger National Park is instead explored by safari vehicle on two days of the week. Here, the focus is on the classic safari experience and the chance to encounter an even wider spectrum of Africa's wildlife. In the operator's material, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, African wild dog, and hyena are listed as species you might have the opportunity to see during the excursions. Mjejane Private Game Reserve is visited for an overnight stay in the middle of the week. The reserve is directly adjacent to Kruger and has an open border with the national park, meaning animals can move freely between the areas. Here, both an afternoon safari and an early morning safari are conducted by vehicle, providing further opportunities for encounters with the area's big game before the journey continues back to Mauricedale.

Rates

2027

Season

Length

Price

All year round

1 night per person

R4,375

All year round

7 nights per person

R30,700

Including

1 or 7 nights' accommodation according to the prices stated above (7 nights is the minimum length of stay) All meals served at Boulders Lodge All riding according to the itinerary Sunset safari drive in Kruger National Park Overnight stay in Mjejane Private Game Reserve Safari drives in Mjejane Transfers in connection with the excursions included in the itinerary

Excluding

International and domestic flights Transfers to and from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) Drinks Three restaurant meals according to the itinerary Valid travel insurance (compulsory) Any visa costs

Transfers

Car

Transfers between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) and Boulders Lodge can be booked through the organiser for R650 per person each way. The transfer is only valid between KMIA and the reserve, not from Johannesburg/O.R. Tambo. Arrival and departure take place on Mondays. On arrival, a flight landing around 11:00–12:00 and no later than 14:00 is recommended. On the day of departure, transfers to the airport usually take place around 11:30–13:00, and we therefore recommend a flight departing after 13:00 and preferably not before 11:00.

R1300

Return trip per person

Rates

2027

Season

Length

Price

All year round

1 night per person

R4,375

All year round

7 nights per person

R30,700

Including

1 or 7 nights' accommodation according to the prices stated above (7 nights is the minimum length of stay) All meals served at Boulders Lodge All riding according to the itinerary Sunset safari drive in Kruger National Park Overnight stay in Mjejane Private Game Reserve Safari drives in Mjejane Transfers in connection with the excursions included in the itinerary

Excluding

International and domestic flights Transfers to and from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) Drinks Three restaurant meals according to the itinerary Valid travel insurance (compulsory) Any visa costs

Transfers

Car

Transfers between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) and Boulders Lodge can be booked through the organiser for R650 per person each way. The transfer is only valid between KMIA and the reserve, not from Johannesburg/O.R. Tambo. Arrival and departure take place on Mondays. On arrival, a flight landing around 11:00–12:00 and no later than 14:00 is recommended. On the day of departure, transfers to the airport usually take place around 11:30–13:00, and we therefore recommend a flight departing after 13:00 and preferably not before 11:00.

R1300

Return trip per person

Rates

2027

Season

Length

Price

All year round

1 night per person

R4,375

All year round

7 nights per person

R30,700

Including

1 or 7 nights' accommodation according to the prices stated above (7 nights is the minimum length of stay) All meals served at Boulders Lodge All riding according to the itinerary Sunset safari drive in Kruger National Park Overnight stay in Mjejane Private Game Reserve Safari drives in Mjejane Transfers in connection with the excursions included in the itinerary

Excluding

International and domestic flights Transfers to and from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) Drinks Three restaurant meals according to the itinerary Valid travel insurance (compulsory) Any visa costs

Transfers

Car

Transfers between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) and Boulders Lodge can be booked through the organiser for R650 per person each way. The transfer is only valid between KMIA and the reserve, not from Johannesburg/O.R. Tambo. Arrival and departure take place on Mondays. On arrival, a flight landing around 11:00–12:00 and no later than 14:00 is recommended. On the day of departure, transfers to the airport usually take place around 11:30–13:00, and we therefore recommend a flight departing after 13:00 and preferably not before 11:00.

R1300

Return trip per person

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