Running from Southern Sands Ecolodge on the Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve.
Read MoreSouthern Sands EcoLodge
Glamping on the banks of the mighty Olifants River.
About
Southern Sands Ecolodge offers tented accommodation within the Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve, located on the banks of the mighty Olifants River.
Set apart to offer privacy, these well appointed tents each have an en suite bathroom with an outdoor shower, a fire pit and a fully equipped outdoor kitchenette. They also each have a furnished deck area overlooking the river.
Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool. For our smaller guests there is a dedicated splash pool.
On advance request, the lodge can provide meal options.
The reserve is home to a range of plains game, including giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and a number of antelope species.
Guests at Southern Sands Ecolodge can enjoy organised tours into the Kruger National Park and the world celebrated Panoramic route as well as guided game drives on the 1000 hectare Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve in an open game drive vehicle.
Running, walking and cycling is available on the reserve.
Hoedspruit is 35 km from Southern Sands Ecolodge, and the nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 43 km away.
Set apart to offer privacy, these well appointed tents each have an en suite bathroom with an outdoor shower, a fire pit and a fully equipped outdoor kitchenette. They also each have a furnished deck area overlooking the river.
Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool. For our smaller guests there is a dedicated splash pool.
On advance request, the lodge can provide meal options.
The reserve is home to a range of plains game, including giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and a number of antelope species.
Guests at Southern Sands Ecolodge can enjoy organised tours into the Kruger National Park and the world celebrated Panoramic route as well as guided game drives on the 1000 hectare Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve in an open game drive vehicle.
Running, walking and cycling is available on the reserve.
Hoedspruit is 35 km from Southern Sands Ecolodge, and the nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 43 km away.
Accommodation
We provide accommodation in luxurious tents. The tent opens from the deck balcony into the main room, featuring a king-sized bed, a bar fridge, and storage space for clothing. Adjacent to this is the bathroom, equipped with a basin and toilet, which leads to a refreshing outdoor shower.
To one side, you'll find a fully stocked kitchenette with cutlery and crockery, along with a two-plate gas stove for morning coffee. A spacious braai area is also available for your use.
To one side, you'll find a fully stocked kitchenette with cutlery and crockery, along with a two-plate gas stove for morning coffee. A spacious braai area is also available for your use.
Gallery
Guided Day Trips
Activities
Full Day Tours
The two main day tours we run are: Kruger National Park tour Panoramic Route Road trip The cost is R1400 per person with a minimum of two people
Tour packages
Tour packages Day 1: Transfer from airport to Southern Sands Ecolodge Afternoon game (safari) drive on Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve followed by an evening braai. Day 2: Breakfast Boat trip on the Blyde dam located in the Blyde canyon Lunch at either The Baobab restaurant or Ya Mati restaurant Moholoholo rehabilitation centre Dinner back at Southern Sands Day 3: Kruger National Park guided full day tour. Breakfast included in the package, lunch at a rest camp not included in the package neither is the entrance fee into the Kruger. (the entrance fee at present is R535 per person, as an international guest) Dinner at Southern Sands Ecolodge Day 4: Breakfast Panarama full day guided tour. The tour includes visits to Three Rondavals, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Berlin Falls, God’s Window and The Pinnacle. At stop for lunch at The Chubby Pig is at your own cost. Dinner at Southern Sands Ecolodge
Safari
Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve is 1000ha area with a large selection of plains game. We have an open vehicle which is ideal for game viewing. Also popular is the walk along the Olifants river.
Menu
Please order in advance as we do not run as a restaurant.
Main Menu
Menu
Challenge for runners
I have a 5km, 8km and 12km route which I run on a regular basis. The challenge is to beat my time on any of the routes and to be rewarded with an extra day at the end of your stay. Of course there are terms and conditions. You must be a guest when you make the attempt. You need to mention that you are going for it. You start and finish at the borehole pump And you run in the middle of the day. Time to beat on the 5km is 27:34 (run at midday with a temp of 39 degrees) Time to beat on the 8km is 52:24 (also run at midday with a temp of 35 degrees) Time to beat on the 12km is 1:24:46 (midday run at 37 degrees) The distances are an approximate and different watches give a different result. The terrain is all off road and mostly on a jeep type track. You may complete the course in a clockwise or anti-clock wise direction.
Contact
- Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve
- Plot 54
- +27-(0)833084705
- toconnor8178@gmail.com
- Check in from 15:00 to 22:00 Check out before 10:30
Hi there, If you would like to get in touch please use WhatsApp as the signal is poor in this area. Kind regards Terry