AVENTURA ECO - Holidays that don't cost the earth!
Aventura, a water and nature based chain of resorts spread throughout the prime regions of the country, is totally committed to present the true diversity of the South African Eco experience. With most of our resorts near nature reserves, major dams or rivers, Aventura supports the Eko-Care Trust in its drive to keep our aquatic environment free of pollution. It is Aventura Eco's mission to strive for the optimal and sustainable use of our resource base to protect the environment for future generations.
Aventura Eco resorts are located within proclaimed nature reserves and offer guests guided game drives, nature walks, cross country horse-riding and educational lectures on the environment. Indigenous culture, including kraals and open-air museums portraying traditional lifestyles add to the total Eco experience.
The 6 Aventura Eco resorts are:
Aventura Eco Tshipise: At the foot of the "Mountain that Blows" this Bushveld resort, approximately 50km south of Beit Bridge and close to the Zimbabwean border, is adjacent to the Honnet Nature Reserve, habitat to more than 25 species of game. Experience game-viewing on horse-back, organised game drives, and witness an indigenous Venda kraal & ancient Baobab trees. Reservations: (015539) 624/51/34 |
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| Aventura Eco Eiland: (Northern Province) Situated on the banks of the Letaba River, 68km east of Tzaneen, this resort is surrounded by the Hans Merensky Nature Reserve, home to leopard, hippo and tsessebe. Year-round sunshine weather, game-viewing, prolific birdlife and an open-air Tsonga kraal museum add to its appeal. Reservations: (015) 386 8667 |
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| Aventura Eco Swadini: (Mpumalanga) Surrounded by Nature Reserve and the Drakensberg peaks at the foot of the Blyde River Canyon, this Satour award winner is situated 40km from Hoedspruit. Enjoy exclusive boat trips on the Blyde Dam, see the world’s 2nd largest "Tufa" waterfall, explore interesting hiking trails. A 65km trip will take you to the Orpen Gate of the Kruger National Park. "Masoding" Eco Getaway package available. Reservations: (015) 795 5141 |
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| Aventura Eco Blydepoort:
(Mpumalanga) Commanding excellent views of the Blyde River Canyon (the 3rd largest in the world) and the "Three Rondavels", this resort is the ideal base for hiking trails and scenic trips by car to well-known Mpumalanga beacons: the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, The Pinnacle & God’s Window. Situated 160km north of Nelspruit, this resort is also in close proximity to the Kruger National Park. Reservations: (013) 769 8005 |
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| Aventura Eco Loskopdam: (Mpumalanga) On the banks of the Loskop Dam, 44km north of Middelburg, this resort is surrounded by the Waterberg mountain range and a nature reserve populated with white rhino, leopard, crocodile, hippo and fish eagle. Game viewing by boat, reminiscent of the great lakes of Africa, make this resort unique. For the brave-hearted there’s abseiling. "Lepenole Lake" Eco Getaway package available. Reservations: (013) 262 3064 |
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| Aventura Eco Plettenberg: (Western Cape) Surrounded by conservation area in the heart of the Garden Route, this resort 6km east of Plettenberg Bay is the ideal starting point for trips to Nature’s Valley, the Tsitsikamma National Park and the Knysna forest. Spot dolphins & Southern Right whales, witness a myriad of plant life, or explore the Otter & Robberg trails in the area. "Bitou" Eco Getaway package available. Reservations: (04457) 9309 |
