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Eden Park - September 2005 |
O.K. it was just the other day we were out at Kruger park, however, the camping bug got the better of us and thus we decided to get out again. This month we went to Eden Park out northwest of Naboomspruit. I have heard so much about this resort that I felt it was about time we visited. Looking at the caravanparks.co.za web site, they are a 5 star resort with only 16 camping stands. Now, is this cosy and personal or what. I felt it could only be brilliant. All I can say is no ways is Eden Park a 5 star resort. It's more! I would give it a 10 if I could. We left Benoni at 15h00 and arrived at the resort at 17h15. The drive was pleasant with the main traffic congestion between the airport and just north of Pretoria. Only then did it start thinning out. We were welcomed on our arrival by the owners who was marvellous. We were given site number 12 which was awesome. It was very well grassed with dense trees and bushes around the site making it very private and personal. It also contained it's own kitchenette and bathroom come toilet. Every stand was like this. Each site was also very spacious. Many of the caravan parks we have been to pack the caravans very closely next to each other. Well, Eden Park is the total opposite. The stands were so far apart it felt like you were in your own Eden. An added bonus was your own "Patio" area where there was a braai and more then enough area for chairs for all of us. Facilities were also great. There is a cold water swimming pool, trampoline, and play area. There is also a beautiful Lapa with table tennis, pool and television. The highlight of the resort though is the farm. Each day, we took a walk around the bush which was very dry. We saw Kudu, Impala, a number of bush buck as well as Warthogs. I did not manage to get any photos as they were very shy and ran away at the first sign of us. The bird life was also mind blowing. My next investment is a remote control for my camera. I will set up the camera on a tri-pod and from a distance, take photo's of the birds. As always, here are some photos. |