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OTTER'S DEN


Postal address: P O BOX 408, HOEDSPRUIT, 1380, SOUTH AFRICA

Tel (International): +27-1528-35250

Tel (South Africa): 01528-35250

Fax (International): +27-1528-35250

Fax (South Africa): 01528-35250

e-Mail: catfish@ilink.nis.za

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Our situation/ areas of operation:

MPUMALANGA, SOUTH AFRICA

Our type of wildlife enterprise:

PRIVATE RESERVE

Our wildlife products and/or services:

BIRDING, FISHING Otter's Den is a 50 hectare island in the Blyde River. This very private camp is nestled in an indigenous riverine forest overlooking the unspoilt Blyde River. An experienced ranger is available to take guests on walks and guide them to the best fishing spots. Guests may also choose to be alone with only the wildlife as company. The camp is reached by crossing the river by suspension bridge, symbolising your escape into the wilderness. The chalets are stone, thatch and canvas structures with timber decks on stilts. There is a shared dining area, sun deck, swimming hole, braai and fully equipped kitchen. Guests may choose to be absolutely private and do their own catering, or we can treat you to bushveld cuisine that will thrill your taste buds. Excellent fishing for bass, bream, yellowfish, catfish, eels and carp. Flyfishing too. Birds include narina trogon, finfoot, fish eagle, loeries and raptors. The camp sleeps up to eight adults plus children.

ACCOMMODATION: Four semi-tented chalets on stilts - R215.00 pp full catering. Shared dining facilities - R115.00 pp self catering.

DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN: Under 13 half price. Under 6 Free.

SERVICES INCLUDED: Full catering rate includes three meals, teas and snacks. All rates include guided walks and fishing excursions. Liquor is available. Guests may bring their own.

NEAREST TOWN: Hoedspruit DISTANCE: 15 km

NEAREST COMMERCIAL AIRPORT: Eastgate DISTANCE: 30 km

NEAREST AIRSTRIP: Hoedspruit DISTANCE: 15 km

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Indaba Room. Overhead projectors, flip charts, video, slides on request. Seats max 16 people.

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES: Qualified guide for botanical and birding trails, fly fishing instruction, tours of fish farm.

ECOTOURISM FACILITIES: Game viewing - guided, viewing hides, birding, hiking - self, trails - guided, canoeing, fishing.

SPECIAL SPECIES: leopard, crocodile and hippo.