Songimvelo Game Reserve is in Mpumalanga of South Africa.
Understand
[edit | edit source]The Ghost and the Darkness starring Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas was shot here.
History
[edit | edit source]Landscape
[edit | edit source]The area mountainous.
Flora and fauna
[edit | edit source]Rhinoceros and a variety of antelope can often be seen. The elephants and leopards are more elusive. Cattle from nearby farms often graze inside the park.
Climate
[edit | edit source]Get in
[edit | edit source]Drive from Badplaas.
Fees
[edit | edit source]Entrance is R100 per vehicle per day for game viewing.
Get around
[edit | edit source]You can drive in your own vehicle which should preferably be a 4x4.
See
[edit | edit source]Do
[edit | edit source]Drive the nearby Ebutsini 4x4 course.
Buy
[edit | edit source]Eat
[edit | edit source]Drink
[edit | edit source]Sleep
[edit | edit source]Lodging
[edit | edit source]The lodging area in the east is separated from the rest of the game reserve. Only poorly maintained log cabins are available. The area is mostly used by locals as a party spot with throbbing house music the norm. Guests are allowed access to the brown-tinged water pool.
Camping
[edit | edit source]Backcountry
[edit | edit source]Stay safe
[edit | edit source]Go next
[edit | edit source]Drive through the ghost town of Msauli towards Bulembe or Barberton.