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Did you know that you can make your accommodation bookings in the Lowveld and Lower Kruger online? Induna Adventures is your local connection in the Lowveld and Lower Kruger and you can find comprehensive information on  www.panorama-tours.travel to assist you in finding the accommodation that suit your needs.  You can choose between budget, midrange and high end accommodation.  You are also welcome to contact your local connection with any questions ar assistance.  Also have a look at this interesting article regards online accommodation bookings.

We have experienced alot of rain the past week, providing swollen rivers and high spirits. When water levels are high it provides a very fast river and that is when we bring out the 6 man rafts. Halfway we stop for cold drinks and snacks while clients get the opportunity to surf a standing wave with a bodyboard or a raft!

On Saturday 20 January 2010 we managed to get a good picture of “Wagter” the crocodile. Wagter is spotted on a regular basis by guides, usually on a rock bank on the side of the river jsut befor a rapid called Lion’s Rock.

According to Anthony Wostenholm (Crocodile Expert and Crocodile Farmer) these crocks live on fish. They also have to get out of the river on a daily basis to regulate their body temperature. They are also terretorial and like to stick to a certain pool.

Normally when we get close to a crocodile to take a picture they shoot off into the water, this one gave us time to take a picture and would go back into the water.

Important – crocodiles are potentially dangerous animals. Don’t swim in a river in mpumalanga before you made sure from local knowledge about crocodiles and hippos.

Have you ever felt that you want to get lost, voluntarily, and never be found again? Have you ever felt that you want to leave reality and just explore all the secret pathways and mysteriousness of the bush?

No? Well then you haven’t yet experienced Induna Adventure’s special horse trails.

The newly cut trails lead you over a beautiful wooden bridge, practically taken from a storybook. And through thick, green lushes bush, so full of wild buck and bush animals, that you can’t help but to believe that this bush houses fairies and other magical creatures too.

The trails go next to sparkling waters and rushing rivers, finding their climax in a build up of thousands of tons of water suddenly being catapulted over an edge where the ground just disappeared. The waterfalls’ roars are so powerful, that just by the mere sound of it, your soul gets rejuvenated and your mind and heart get washed clean.

And if that is not enough, your heart can’t help but to sing along with the songs that are as sweet as honey and sung by the hundreds and thousands of bush angels disguised as birds.

The trails wind in and through the bush, passing other pathways leading to more magical bush. Your soul just bounces in you, and pushes a question all the way from the deepest corner of your heart that you just can’t stop. A question so big that your curiosity just can’t be tamed… “To where does this pathway lead?”

Only on horseback can you really and truly experience this magnificent bush with all its glory and spectacular views. And only on the horses of Induna Adventures can you truly become one with nature and live the life!

22 January 2010

Lewellyn Nel and Jurgens Lubbe from Team Induna going over Marc’s Drop on the Blyde River.

The Blyde River Runs through the 3rd deepest gorge in the world and it is here that you will find Team Induna and their clients negotiating class 4 rapids in two man inflatable rafts.

You have to be quite fit to do rafting on the Blyde River, as it is a full day. We meet at Swadini at 7:00 in the morning.  From there we head to the river.  Getting into the 3rd deepest gorge in the world is a bit time consuming, but 1.5 hours later we are at the water’s edge, this is also the firts time guides can check out the water levels.

After a Safety Brief all head for the rapids!

On the 22 of January, the level was medium low, making the trip quite easy.  All the nasty rocks are covered so you don’t get stuck, but t is low enough so that when you fall out of the boat it is not too stressful.

At Ally’s staircase we had a few swimmers (people who fall out unintentionally) but with a quick hand from the guids al came through unscathed.

Boat Cruise after a full day of adventure! 

Quick Facts
Cost: R1150 pp
Duration: Full Day
Minnimum Age: 16 years
Smalles Groups Size: 6 people
Includes: Guides, equipment, transport to and from river – from Swadini, snacks, lunch and drinks on the boat cruise over the dam.

It is time for the Induna X Fest again! This year we will go back to our roots and only host an X Fest only for kayaking. It will not be a race a race this year but a kayak Lifestyle Celebration. Check out the web for more info.

Induna Adventures is situated in Hazyview, right at the heart of Mpumalanga ’s prime and well known tourism attractions. “It is our purpose and passion to show you that it is possible to live and experience life to the fullest!” At Induna Adventures we blend our unique energetic approach to life, with the brilliant nature given to us. We strive to create an excitement that will enhance your life, as well as all those around you!” – Team Induna.