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Experience South Africa's culinary heritage at Needles Lodge. Enjoy Cape Malay Pickled Fish with Simonsig Chenin Blanc, Grilled Kingklip with La Motte Sauvignon Blanc, and Malva Pudding with Tokara Chardonnay. Each pairing highlights vibrant flavors, offering a memorable and delicious dining experience in the heart of the bushveld.

Cultural tours at Needles Lodge offer travelers a deep immersion into the local traditions and lifestyles of nearby communities, including full-day excursions to Eswatini, Maputo, and the Lowveld Escarpment.

Marloth Park, next to Kruger National Park, boasts diverse flora. Notable trees include the Marula, Baobab, Fever Tree, Leadwood, and Knob Thorn, each vital to the ecosystem and local traditions. This guide highlights their unique roles and significance.

The African Pygmy Kingfisher, found near Needles Lodge, is a vibrant bird with electric blue, orange, and purple feathers. Despite its vivid colors, it blends into dense foliage. A skilled hunter, it catches insects with precision. Males perform aerial dances during breeding season. Adaptable and solitary, it nests in riverbanks or termite mounds. Though not endangered, habitat loss is a concern. Spotting this bird at Needles Lodge is a special highlight.

At Needles Lodge, our dining experience caters to all diets, featuring vegan, vegetarian, and specialized options. Enjoy dishes like spiced vegetable tagines and butternut sweet potato curry, made with locally sourced ingredients. Dine in our open-air area, surrounded by the African bush, with gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free choices ensuring every meal is a sustainable delight.