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Boulders Game Ranch & Bush Lodges

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On a rocky outcrop, nestled between granite boulders in the Greater Kruger area in Limpopo, you will find this South African tourist jewel.... Boulders Game Ranch & Bush Lodge.

Boulders is a place where time stands still and where beauty of African bush unveils itself to visitors in all its splendor.

The Bush Lodge

Boulders is a private and very exclusive lodge, located approximately 30 minutes from the Phalaborwa Gate to the Kruger National Park .

The lodge offers 4 luxury, air-conditioned, thatched chalets - each with en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan and a balcony which offers a unique view of the surrounding valley.

Dining at Boulders Game Ranch

A full time chef ensures that guests are only served the finest cuisine out on the "deck" overlooking one of the many waterholes on the ranch. Sundowners are best enjoyed from the dining deck, where the view of the Drakensberg on the horizon is truly magnificent.

After the excitement from the day, refresh yourself with long cool drinks from a well stocked bar.

For culinary adventures, true South African braai's (barbeques) under a star-studded African sky are not to be missed.

The Dam Lodge

Boulders Dam Lodge offers a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The Dam Lodge's rustic settings ensure that you experience the tranquility and beauty of the surrounding bush.

Enjoy "catch and release" fishing at the dam which is situated a few meters from the chalets.
The Lodge offers self catering facilities are provided to ensure an undisturbed and peaceful stay and can accommodate up to 8 people.

Facilities included are : Indoor kitchen, stove, fridge, outdoor shower, electricity, ceiling fans, hot water and braai facilities.

The Homestead

The Homestead is the personnel residence of the owner (Gray Scarterfield) and has 3 extra guest rooms with bathrooms en suite for additional guests.

The homestead also have a large bar and hosts the private collection of hunting trophies (over a 100 animals and birds) that have been hunted in most of Southern Africa countries as well as Mauritius, Australia, Norway and Spain. The collection may be viewed by appointment only.

The homestead also host a huge aviary that has well over 900 indigenous birds from various African countries. This aviary also includes parts of the owners bedroom and verandah which juts out into the aviary.

Small mammals are also bred at the homestead in various breeding camps such as Blue, Red and Common Duiker, Sunni, Sharps and Cape Grysbok, Klipspringer, and Steenbuck.

Boulders Activities

Game Drives including Night drives

A wide variety of game is found on the ranch including white rhino, buffalo, sable, eland, kudu, hyena, giraffe, warthog, wildebeest, zebra, impala, nyala, waterbuck, reedbuck, duiker, klipspringer, the shy and very rare Sharpe's grysbuck, as well as a very prolific leopard population. Cheetah, wild dog, elephant and lion have also been sighted on occasion, as they pass through the ranch to neighboring wildlife reserves.

Bushwalks

A number of different game viewing activities all under the expert guidance of a professional game guide, ensure that guest are offered a varied yet relaxing bush experience which includes, bush-walks. Boulders ensures that their wildlife are well looked after by putting hidden tick sprays around the ranch.

Explore the ancient "koppies" on Boulders and witness the remarkable shapes and sizes of the rock formations.

Birding

Boulders is a birdwatcher's paradise, whether you are sitting in your chalet, the dining deck or taking a 4x4 safari, you are guaranteed to see a wide variety of birds. Discover the smaller miracles of nature through the eyes of someone who knows and loves the bush, from identifying the types of trees, to the different species of birds and insects.

The homestead also host a huge aviary that has well over 500 indigenous birds from various African countries. This aviary also includes parts of the owners bedroom and verandah which juts out into the aviary.

Fishing

This is the real Africa, a land of Mopani trees, wide open spaces and year round summer. The low lying parts of the province make for a long growing season and consequently Bass in the region can grow very large.

Hunting

We specialize in ethical Bow hunting, though trophy animals may be hunted with a rifle.

Contact us for our latest prices and all inclusive rates.

The owner of Boulders Game Ranch, Gray Scarterfield, has been hunting for over 40 years and his own private trophy collection containing well over 100 animals (mostly, Rowland Ward). He has hunted in most of the Southern Africa countries as well as Mauritius, Norway, Spain and Australia.

His private collection may be viewed by appointment while staying at one of the Lodges.

Quad trails

No Quad bikes are allowed due to very aggressive Buffalo and Rhino.

Our animals are also tame and we like to keep it that way.

Some other nearby Attractions

- 35km from the Phalaborwa gate to the Kruger National Park and 110km from the Orpen gate.

- 60km to the Maholoholo rehabilitation centre for orphaned animals

- 55km to the Kapama, the world renown cheetah breeding project

-30km to Tshukudu wildlife centre.

-A days trip to Gods window, Hazyview, Graskop, the Pot holes and Sabi.

-Day’s trip to Magoebaskloof for trout fishing, George’s valley and Tzaneen dams for water sports and bass fishing.

-Amarula factory 30km to Phalaborwa for an Amarula tasting tour.

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Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa
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