Day Trips
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Perry's Bridge Reptile Park
View some of South Africa and the world's most venomous snakes in park-like enclosures, designed to emulate the animals' natural environment. Species include anacondas, pythons, black & green mambas, rattlesnakes, boomslang, gaboon adders, cobras, poison dart frogs, iguanas, the ancient leopard tortoises, the huge Nile crocodiles, as well as many colourful lizards and frogs.

The gardens are a bird haven attracting many local species such as the spectacular purple crested touracos and resident woodland kingfishers.

Seronera Crocodile Farm
Seronera Crocodile Farm is home to nearly 30,000 Nile crocodiles. This farm has been operational for over 30 years and is CITES registered. It is farms like this that have allowed the Nile crocodile to no longer be on the CITES endangered species list, thanks to closely regulated farming practices.

A working farm that offers a memorable opportunity to view thousands of crocodiles on a farm which is beautifully treed and has an abundant birdlife. Book a 90 minute guided tour to view thousands of Nile crocodiles in their natural environment. As this is a working farm, comfortable walking shoes are advised. Not wheelchair friendly. Minimum of 2 people, maximum of 10 people. Tours strictly by prior booking only.

Shangana Cultural Village
Guided tours of an authentic Shangaan village.  Experience the different facets of the Shangaan way of life, including their history and customs, initiation ceremonies, the practice of polygamy, the outfits and weapons of masocho (warriors), the construction of homes, ornate beadwork clothing, and the preparation of food. Guests are encouraged to touch, feel and participate in what is happening in the village, and the guide will explain the necessary etiquette to ensure the privacy of the family is not disturbed. You even get to consult the resident Sangoma (traditional healer).

Elephant Sanctuary
 Rescued African elephants that have gained trust through unique reward based training. Get to touch, feel, feed, and walk trunk-in-hand with these magnificent animals. Rates for kids are from ages 4 to 14 years.
 

Elephant Whispers
Elephants that were rescued from planned culling operations in game reserves by Elephants for Africa Forever. Experienced elephant handlers will share their in-depth knowledge of fascinating elephant behaviour.

Location	R40 towards Graskop (2km from Hazyview)
GPS	24° 55' 01"S | 30° 50' 47"E
Times	Interaction: 09:00, 12:00, 16:00 (1 hour) Interaction & Walk: 09:00, 12:00, 16:00 (1½h) Interaction & Ride: 09:00, 12:00, 16:00 (1½h) Interaction, & Lunch: 12:00-13:30 + lunch Sunset Interaction: 16:00-17:45 Ultimate Experience & Picnic: 12:00-14:00 Half Day with Elephants: 07:00-13:30 Full Day with Elephants: 07:00-17:30
Rates	Interaction: R550/adult, R275/kid Interaction & Walk: R900/adult, R450/kid Interaction & Ride: R1,250/adult, R625/kid Interaction & Lunch: R1,500/adult, R750/kid Sunset Interaction, Ride & Sundowner: R1,500/adult, R750/kid Ultimate Experience & Picnic: R2,580/adult, R1,290/kid Half Day with Elephants: R3,000/adult, R1,500/kid Full Day with Elephants: R3,800/adult, no under 12s
Booking	013 764-3399, or 082 332-5591

Adventure Activities
Hazyview offers a wide range of adventure activities ranging from mild to wild for all age groups.

Take to the air in a hot air balloon, a helicopter or a micro light aircraft.....

Or experience the crystal clear waters of the Sabie River in a raft or a tube.....

Shoot a few arrows, go on horseback, or speed through the forests on a quad bike .....

Play a relaxing round of Golf - see our Golfing Page

For more adventure activities,
see our Adventure Page

Health Spas

Revitalize your body
Shake off the city stress
Be pampered with a massage

See our Health Spa Page

Summerfields Rose Farm
The owners had a vision to create an environment where active farming and hospitality can happily co-exist. They established a greenhouse for the cultivation of long stem export quality, hybrid tea roses from French cultivars. The different rose varieties are cultivated with the utmost precision and tedious dedication to perfection. These flowers are sold not only on the farm, but also at Summerfields outlets in White River.

They also produce their own natural extract rose perfume, Summerfields by Ilse. Each 22ml bottle is hand-blown by leading Worcester glass artist, David Reade.

Gourmet restaurant, Summerfields Kitchen, as well as a health spa on the premises.

Shopping
There are three major shopping hot spots in Hazyview: 

     Hazyview Junction Mall

     Perry's Bridge Trading Post

     Lowveld Mall

For more info, see our dedicated Shopping Page

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