Up Close and Personal with Nature at Needles Lodge

Posted on Wed July 22, 2015.

There is something special about the African bush, a mysterious and quite wonderful land where you experience life like nowhere else. Untouched and unspoilt, this is the real Africa, the one that you should visit without a doubt, and among the many excellent places to stay is Needles Lodge, a wonderful example of bush accommodation in Marloth Park, South Africa. Here you can stay in a choice of comfortable accommodation and make use of the excellent facilities, and watch the local wildlife walk through the park unhindered.

From the comfort of your bed you will see giraffe, zebra, impala and many more in close quarters, and you can take a trip out into the nearby Kruger National Park on an organised safari as part of your holiday. This magnificent park is one of the finest in the world, and offers a rare chance to spot the famous Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino – that make up the safari tick list. The adventure doesn’t end there, however, for back at the Lodge you will enjoy welcoming and friendly African hospitality as well as much more.

After your day in the bush you can choose to join the other guests and enjoy a superb evening meal, cooked on site by chefs with plenty of experience. The sheer beauty of your surroundings you will never forget, and you can take in the experiences of the local rangers who will be more than happy to share them with you. Whether you want to take some of the day trips to neighbouring Mozambique and Swaziland or simply enjoy the experience of Marloth Park it is up to you, but one thing is for sure – this will be a holiday that you truly will never forget.

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