Big Five Game Viewing

Nature is something that most people do not get the chance to appreciate in today's times as they are too busy and for many people they just do not have the time to go on a nature excursion. However at Mhondoro lodge you can combine your next holiday or business meeting with big five game viewing and get a chance to experience the beauty of nature. The thrill of big five game viewing can be just the thing you need to escape from the day to day bustle of the city life and to relax your body and mind.

The Mhondoro lodge is situated within the Welgevonden Reserve which forms part of the larger United Waterberg Biosphere. This 100 000 hectare stretch of land serves as a haven for animals from all sorts of threats such as human encroachment, poachers and hunters. If you stay at the Mhondoro lodge you will be treated with big five game viewing opportunities that will renew a passion for nature.

The animals at Mhondoro

Mhondoro is home to many animals that now form part of this vast cycle of nature including the legendary big five. These animals are well sought after during game drives and often tourists cannot get enough of these animals therefore big five game viewing is a very popular activity and at Mhondoro you can take part in this activity in a luxurious environment. If you want to do some big five game viewing while you are Mhondoro here are some of the things that you should be aware of.

Lion:br> A lion is easily identified by its coloration which is a tawny, light golden color and the males are easily identified by their large golden manes. The lion is the largest cat in Africa and during your big five game viewing you should keep your eyes open for grassy plains as this is the vegetation where lions are mostly found.

Elephant:br> These animals are of the easiest of the big five animals to spot during your big five game viewing expedition An elephant is a large animal and has a leathery gray skin with large ivory tusks as well as a trunk which is an extended nose and which is used with practiced precision to do a variety of tasks.

Leopard:br> The leopard is light tan or fawn color with black rosettes over its body and smaller rosettes and spots on the head. The leopard is similar to a cheetah but the main distinguishing feature is that a leopard's head is larger in relation to its body than what the cheetah's is.

Rhinoceros:br> The Rhinoceros has a tough leather-like hide and can be identified as a short large animal with two horns on the front of its head. The white rhinoceros has a square jaw where as the black rhinoceros has a more pointed lip.

Buffalo:br> The buffalo is also an easy animal to spot on your big five game viewing expedition as the animal often moves in large herds. The buffalo is black or dark brown in color and has large horns that stretch across the width of its head and then turns up. The buffalo is the most dangerous animal of the big five.

The lodge facilities

At Mhondoro the lodge caters for a maximum of ten guests at any time which ensures that each guests experiences personalized treatment and service that exceeds Mhondoro's five star accreditation. After a day of excitement and big five game viewing you can retreat to your private chalet and freshen up in either the hippo size bath, indoor or outdoor shower before heading to the dining room to enjoy a scrumptious meal prepared by the in-house chefs. You can retreat to your room where you can enjoy the evening sky before turning in for the day.

At Mhondoro the staff prides itself to provide you first class service that exceeds the expectations of the lodge's guests. From insightful big five game viewing to mouth-watering dishes prepared by the chefs the staff at Mhondoro go out of their way to accommodate their guests.

For more information about the 5 star Mhondoro Game Lodge, please give us a call us at 0861 106 648