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Rhinoceros in the Songimvelo Game Reserve

Songimvelo Game Reserve is in Mpumalanga of South Africa.

Understand

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The Ghost and the Darkness starring Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas was shot here.

History

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Landscape

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The area mountainous.

Flora and fauna

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Rhinoceros and a variety of antelope can often be seen. The elephants and leopards are more elusive. Cattle from nearby farms often graze inside the park.

Climate

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Get in

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Drive from Badplaas.

Fees

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Entrance is R100 per vehicle per day for game viewing.

Get around

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You can drive in your own vehicle which should preferably be a 4x4.

See

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Do

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Drive the nearby Ebutsini 4x4 course.

Buy

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Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

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Lodging

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The lodging area in the east is separated from the rest of the game reserve. Only poorly maintained log cabins are available. The area is mostly used by locals as a party spot with throbbing house music the norm. Guests are allowed access to the brown-tinged water pool.

Camping

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Backcountry

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Stay safe

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Go next

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Drive through the ghost town of Msauli towards Bulembe or Barberton.

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