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Needles Lodge is a warm and welcoming family run lodge in the heart of Marloth Park, a private residential nature reserve bordering the Kruger National Park between the Malelane and Crocodile Bridge entrances to the Park.
Whether you are just passing by, visiting The Kruger Park, discovering the diverse attractions in the province of Mpumalanga, or simply looking for a quiet, peaceful retreat for a few days, Needles Lodge is the perfect place to relax and unwind.
With nothing but the sights and sounds of the African bush, numerous guest appearances from resident kudu, zebra, giraffe, warthog, wildebeest and impala wandering around the lodge and keeping you company, you can lay back and enjoy surrounding bush or go on one of the many day trips available.
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Tel: +27 (0) 83 460 1435
Fax: +27 (0) 83 281 6492
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Property AmenitiesNeedles Lodge is a luxury lodge located near the Kruger National Park that offers six beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with its own character and atmosphere and all the luxuries to ensure a comfortable stay out in the bush.
Every room enjoys air-conditioning and is equipped with ceiling fans; bathrooms are en-suite offering extra large baths as well as separate showers.
The d?cor has been tastefully chosen to ensure that you feel completely relaxed and with all the comforts of home.
With the lounge, dining and entertainment area located in the center of the lodge, the rooms stretch out on either side and are joined by wooden decks that converge on the central deck and patio. Each room has large sliding doors that open out onto a wooden deck and the bush directly before it. From your bed, you can enjoy views out into the bush and the numerous game that regularly frequents the area.
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Area AttractionsDue to the ideal location of Needles Lodge and Marloth Park, there are a host of tourist attractions and interesting places to visit and things to do for the whole family. Needles Lodge can provide information and assistance on any of the following activities and tours.
The other option is to simply relax by the pool. Enjoy the African sun and bush, and let the our staff spoil you while resident animals such, as kudu, impala, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe and warthog meander around the deck and pool area, grazing and magically adding to the peace and tranquility of a wonderful bush experience.
All tours can be tailor made to suit your needs special rates are available for groups of 4 or more.
"Self Drive Safaris", Organized Game Drives & Nature Walks
Situated between the two main southern entry points to the Kruger National Park, needles lodge is located 35kms from Malelane Gate and only 30kms from Crocodile Bridge Gate. This offers quick easy access to the Park for day trips, with time enough to view a large section of the Southern section of the park which is the most popular part of Kruger.
With the assistance of lodge management, full day safaris as well as night drives can be arranged and booked into the Kruger National Park. Nature trails and bush walks are also available. These are all conducted by qualified Park Rangers who escort all guests on these activities.
Mozambique & Swaziland Trips
Apart from the easy access to the Kruger, Needles Lodge is also ideally situated for day trips to Mozambique and Swaziland. It is also a perfect stopover for travellers leaving these countries for either shopping trips or continued holidays.
Maputo the Mozambique capital is also a wonderful experience. Visit the various craft markets and tour the city with its wonderful architecture and history. A trip to Maputo would not be complete without enjoying the finest of Portuguese cuisine that specializes in some of the freshest seafood and traditional fair on the Costa Dol Sol beachfront.
Swaziland is also just an hour away and this day trip offers a different experience but equally enjoyable. Visit traditional cultural villages, bushman paintings, art and craft centers, and view the beauty of one of Africa's last remaining Kingdoms.
Escorted tours to both Maputo and Swaziland can be arranged on request.
Golf
Golf can be arranged at the Malelane Country Club, Komatipoort Golf Club, both within a 30minute drive from Needles Lodge. Guests also have access to a number of courses in and around the town of Nelspruit.
Fishing
Tiger fishing
A new and exciting activity in the area is tiger fishing. By prior arrangement with management, day trips into Mozambique can be organized as the Tiger Fish "hot spot" - The Komati River is only an hours drive away. For the more serious fisherman, full day fishing charters can also be arranged out of Maputo. Visas and picnic baskets can be arranged by management at the lodge.
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