Description:
THE AFRICAN SHELTER: A rare opportunity to experience wildest Africa… Set between the mighty Limpopo and Mogalakwena rivers and on the border between South Africa and Botswana, Bivack Game Lodge is home to not only 2500 hectares of riverine and mopane bushveld but also to great herds of game and large open skies. Early Stone Age peoples roamed these parts and sheltered in the sandstone caves and overhangs. Bivack, meaning shelter, formed part of the ancient trade routes that were used by the ancient kingdoms along the river. Today more than ever, it offers a welcome respite to the intrepid traveler!
THE ACCOMMODATION: Although Bivack’s 4-star fully catered bush camp can easily accommodate 20 people at a time, it limits the number of bookings it takes to ensure that each stay is tailor-made to our guests’ requirements. Well known for its friendly staff and excellent cuisine, it also offers a variety of activities, from safari drives and walking safaris to fishing the many pools along our 14 km of river frontage for tilapia, miniature tiger and yellow fish. Bivack’s dedication to its natural environment, together with that of pampered luxury, ensures that it retains its reputation as the “unforgettable jewel of the north”.
Surroundings:
EAGLE’S ROCK On Bivack, there is a variety of open plains as well as hills. One hill in particular, called Eagle\'s Rock, offers spectacular views over the Limpopo River and the Tuli block. Eagle\'s Rock also houses the remains of an ancient civilisation that must have been chosen it for both its strategic position as well as its magnificent view. A pair of rare Verreaux’s eagles also breeds there, thereby putting the finishing touch to an already spectacular experience.
LIMPOPO RIVER Both the Limpopo and Mogalakwena rivers offer unsurpassed beauty. Waterbuck, bushbuck, giraffe, leopard, elephant and crocodile as well as a few hippo families have made this their home. In the winter months when the Limpopo dries up, there is an abundance of game in the green riverbed area. Kudu, blue wildebeest, impala, zebra and a multitude of bird life frequent the haven created by the water pools and huge trees. Often the cry of the fish eagle is heard. The Tuli block in Botswana, which borders the reserve to the north, forms a beautiful backdrop of hills and natural bushveld. Large herds of antelope, as well as the occasional family of lion, frequently cross the riverbed from Botswana.
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Nearest Airport: There is a landing strip on Bivack, alternatively the nearest airport is in Polokwane, approx 180 km away
GPS co-ordinates: S 22 28 832 E 028 54 001
Directions from nearest town/city : By car, Bivack lies just 440 kilometres from Pretoria. Drive North along the N1 to Polokwane and turn left on the road that passes Dendron and Vivo to Alldays. Bivack lies 35 km to the North-West of Alldays. And by plane, the trip takes only 90 minutes (Bivack has its own well-maintained runway suitable for aeroplanes up to the size of twin turbine aircraft).
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