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Cape Vulture Nature Reserve

At Cape Vulture Lodge & Nature Reserve, every moment is an invitation—to reconnect with nature, rediscover your sense of wonder, and create memories that will stay with you forever. This is not just a destination. It’s a sanctuary. A story. A soul-stirring adventure waiting just for you.
Come walk the mountain trails, soar with the vultures, and stand in awe of Africa’s wild beauty. Both right here on our reserve and beyond.

On-Site Adventures

Right at your Doorstep

Cape Vulture Nature Reserve is a sanctuary for wild beauty. Watch over 700 breeding pairs of Cape vultures soar above rugged cliffs — the third-largest colony in the world, protected by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT).
But there’s so much more to discover:

Scenic mountain trails & guided hikes
Trail running & mountain biking
Guided walking safaris & nature walks
Game drives & birdwatching

Let our expert guides reveal the secrets of this unique ecosystem — from ancient geology to elusive wildlife. End your day gathered around the boma under the star-filled African sky.
On-site activities can be booked when you reserve your stay. Plan ahead to make the most of every moment!

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Off-Site Adventures

Explore beyond the reserve

Reptile centre tour

You will have the opportunity to visit the Reptile Park where you can walk through the Centre on your own and view the many spectacular animals on display.

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Scenic helicopter flight

With the spectacular African bush and gorges on our doorstep and the Blyde mountains within sight, we have the perfect playground where flight enthusiasts and adventurers alike can explore this magnificent area from a vulture’s point of view.

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Quad Bike Rides

You will travel along scenic routes accompanied by a guide who will take you through to the most beautiful places you have ever seen.

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Big 5 game drive

The Big 5 game drive offers exciting open vehicle safaris on a Private Game Reserve which is home to the Big Five – elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and buffalo – as well as many other incredible wildlife species.

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Panorama Route Tour

One of South Africa’s most scenic areas, the Panorama Route refers to the escarpment in Mpumalanga Province, where the Drakensberg mountains separate the Highveld from the Lowveld to the east.

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Graskop day tour

Prepare yourself for one of the most adventurous experiences of your life as you travel along the upper escarpment of the Panorama Route.

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Nourish eco village tour

Walk through the local village with a guide from Sigagule, for a better understanding about his community, the Shangaan culture, and traditional beliefs and folklore.

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Moholoholo

Situated in the shadow of the majestic “Mariepskop” which forms part of the mighty Drakensberg mountains, this unique Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is the home to many of South Africa’s abandoned, injured and poisoned wildlife.

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Horse Back Riding

As you leave the stables, you will enter the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate for a safari like no other.

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Hot Air Balloon

Experience the magic of lighter-than-air flight near the foot of the Drakensberg escarpment.

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Blyde River Boat Cruise

Enjoy a beautiful scenic Boat Cruise on the Blyderivierspoort in the Blyde River Canyon.

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Are you ready for your adventure?

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