Game drives are conducted on our 5,500 hectare Rietspruit BIG 4 Game Reserve which is home to a huge variety of wildlife with wide-ranging views of the beautiful Drakensberg Mountain Range and Blyde River Canyon.

Jump aboard our open safari-vehicles with our knowledgeable guides, either in the early mornings or late afternoon and discover animals species such as lions, elephants, cheetah, leopard, African wild dog, both black and white rhino as well as a host of general game. 

Safaris typically last between 3 - 3.5 hours depending on the sightings during the course of the drive, and departure times vary according to the season.

The fee below includes a select sundowner drink and snacks.

Experience a day trip to the famed Kruger National Park, home to the Big-5, a multitude of plains game species, and a vast selection of fauna and flora, unique to the Lowveld.

You will be accompanied by one of our experienced guides, whose knowledge of the Kruger network and hot spots makes locating those elusive predators or rare game sightings a bit easier.
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There will be a few coffee stops, lunch breaks and a chance to use the rest rooms during the day; you may even take in a little retail therapy at one of the camp curio shops.

The record number of individual sightings in a single day by a Manor House guest has reached 26. Any guest who surpasses this tally will receive a special Khaya Ndlovu surprise!

Enjoy the splendor of the third largest Canyon in the world. Unquestionably being the largest 'green canyon' due to its lush subtropical foliage. An interpretation tour by a tour guide will take you to the you to the rare living Kadishi Tufa waterfall and the Three Rondawels. An abundance of wildlife will keep you distracted while learning more about the natural history of the Blyde Canyon.

The Blyde River canyon supports large diversity of life, including numerous fish and antelope species as well as Hippos and Crocodiles, primate species and a diversity of birdlife such as the African Fish Eagle, African Finfoot and much more.

Possibly the best view in the whole of the Blyde River Canyon is of the the "Three Rondavels", huge, round rocks, thought to be reminiscent of the houses or huts of the indigenous people, known as rondavels.

The Canyon is famous for the Kadishi Tufa waterfall. At 200m (around 660 feet) in height it is the second tallest tufa waterfall on earth. In the case of the Kadishi Tufa fall, the formation that has been produced strikingly resembles a face which is crying profusely, and is thus sometimes known as 'the weeping face of nature.

Experience the magic of lighter-than-air flight near the foot of the Drakensberg Escarpment. We offer one-hour long flights over the scenic, Lowveld section of the Blyde River, 15 km West of Hoedspruit. The terrain is a mixture of farmland, private nature reserves and wildlife estates. The mountains to the South and West provide shelter from the prevailing winds, thereby affording us good flying weather on most days. As the sun raises, the landscape, the vegetation and, if you're lucky, some wildlife will provide photo opportunities. Game spotting cannot be guaranteed but on most flights we see plains game like giraffe and wildebeest. On very calm days, we sometimes offer flights over the Kapama Nature Reserve, South-East of Hoedspruit.

Our pilots and crew will ensure a safe, enjoyable and informative adventure that will be one of the highlights of your visit to the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere. After the flight, guests making use of transfers will be returned to their respective lodges

Relax in the comfort of our air-conditioned bus whilst our knowledgeable guide takes you on a tour of South Africa’s scenic and spectacular panorama route.

Enjoy commanding mountain views and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the world’s largest green canyons.​

You will visit the historical viewpoints such as the; Bourke’s Luck Potholes, The Three Rondavels, God’s Window and the Berlin Falls.

We usually stop for lunch at the famous Harrie's Pancakes in Graskop who have delicious sweet or savoury pancakes on offer.