ACTIVITIES

Adventure at
Your Own Pace

Adventure at Your Own Pace

Explore the reserve through experiences shaped by nature.

Explore the reserve through experiences shaped by nature.

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AVAILABLE ACTIVITIES

Explore the Reserve on Foot, on Water and on Wheels

Finfoot offers a range of outdoor activities that bring a sense of energy and variety to your stay. Guided walks, game drives and Segway safaris allow you to experience the landscape and its wildlife from different perspectives. Each outing is shaped by the time of day, the season and the natural rhythm of the reserve. Enjoy a bit of friendly competition with clay pigeon shooting or go fishing or kayaking to round things off.

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Game Drives

Set out on a guided game drive through the Elands River Game Reserve and experience the landscape from a different perspective. Each outing brings something new to discover, from grazing wildlife and abundant birdlife to the smaller details of the bushveld, all revealed at the unhurried rhythm of the reserve.
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Night Game Drive

Experience the bush after dark as cooler temperatures awaken a different side of the reserve. Look out for nocturnal species such as jackals, genets, caracals, honey badgers and, with a little luck, aardvark. Night drives may also reveal daytime animals settling down as predators begin to stir, creating memorable opportunities for low-light wildlife photography.
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Bush Walks

Step into the bushveld on a guided walk and discover the reserve at a slower, more intimate pace. Along the way, your guide brings the landscape to life, revealing the flora, fauna, tracks and smaller details easily missed from a vehicle. Each walk offers a fresh connection to nature itself.
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Segway Safaris

Glide through the reserve on a Segway safari and discover the bushveld from a fresh perspective. Easy to learn and suitable for different experience levels, this guided adventure combines gentle thrills with scenic exploration, offering a fun and memorable way to take in the landscape and enjoy time outdoors.
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Canoeing

Due to Hyacinth infestation in the dam, canoeing may sometimes be unavailable, due to the launch area being obstructed.Take to the water by canoe and explore the lake at a relaxed pace. Suitable for guests of different ages and experience levels, it is an easy way to enjoy the surrounding aquatic environment from a fresh perspective. Canoes and lifejackets are provided for a safe and enjoyable outing.
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Fishing

Due to Hyacinth infestation in the dam, fishing may sometimes be unavailable.Cast a line and enjoy a relaxed day of fly or bait fishing on the dam, known for species including carp, yellowfish, kurper and barbel. Whether you are an experienced angler or simply keen to give it a try, fishing equipment is available to hire from the lodge.
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Birdwatching

With over 400 recorded bird species, every moment outdoors brings the chance to notice something new, from striking waterbirds along the dam to smaller woodland species hidden in the trees. Guided birding sessions cater to all levels, from curious beginners to dedicated enthusiasts, with expert guides sharing insights and helping identify species.
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Mountain Biking

Ride 23km of internal road through the reserve at your own pace, with a property map available at reception. Bikes are not supplied, so bring your own, and expect to share the road with whatever is grazing beside it.
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Games Room

Beside the lapa bar, the games room carries a dart board, a snooker table and chess. Equipment is signed out against a refundable deposit, and it is the natural place to end up when the weather turns or the light goes.
  • ON-SITE

Game Drives

Set out on a guided game drive through the Elands River Game Reserve and experience the landscape from a different perspective. Each outing brings something new to discover, from grazing wildlife and abundant birdlife to the smaller details of the bushveld, all revealed at the unhurried rhythm of the reserve.
  • ON-SITE

Night Game Drive

Experience the bush after dark as cooler temperatures awaken a different side of the reserve. Look out for nocturnal species such as jackals, genets, caracals, honey badgers and, with a little luck, aardvark. Night drives may also reveal daytime animals settling down as predators begin to stir, creating memorable opportunities for low-light wildlife photography.
  • ON-SITE

Bush Walks

Step into the bushveld on a guided walk and discover the reserve at a slower, more intimate pace. Along the way, your guide brings the landscape to life, revealing the flora, fauna, tracks and smaller details easily missed from a vehicle. Each walk offers a fresh connection to nature itself.
  • ON-SITE

Segway Safaris

Glide through the reserve on a Segway safari and discover the bushveld from a fresh perspective. Easy to learn and suitable for different experience levels, this guided adventure combines gentle thrills with scenic exploration, offering a fun and memorable way to take in the landscape and enjoy time outdoors.
  • ON-SITE

Canoeing

Due to Hyacinth infestation in the dam, canoeing may sometimes be unavailable, due to the launch area being obstructed.Take to the water by canoe and explore the lake at a relaxed pace. Suitable for guests of different ages and experience levels, it is an easy way to enjoy the surrounding aquatic environment from a fresh perspective. Canoes and lifejackets are provided for a safe and enjoyable outing.
  • ON-SITE

Fishing

Due to Hyacinth infestation in the dam, fishing may sometimes be unavailable.Cast a line and enjoy a relaxed day of fly or bait fishing on the dam, known for species including carp, yellowfish, kurper and barbel. Whether you are an experienced angler or simply keen to give it a try, fishing equipment is available to hire from the lodge.
  • ON-SITE

Birdwatching

With over 400 recorded bird species, every moment outdoors brings the chance to notice something new, from striking waterbirds along the dam to smaller woodland species hidden in the trees. Guided birding sessions cater to all levels, from curious beginners to dedicated enthusiasts, with expert guides sharing insights and helping identify species.
  • ON-SITE

Mountain Biking

Ride 23km of internal road through the reserve at your own pace, with a property map available at reception. Bikes are not supplied, so bring your own, and expect to share the road with whatever is grazing beside it.
  • ON-SITE

Games Room

Beside the lapa bar, the games room carries a dart board, a snooker table and chess. Equipment is signed out against a refundable deposit, and it is the natural place to end up when the weather turns or the light goes.

Before you head out

A Few Things Worth Knowing

  • Weather: All activities are weather dependent and subject to availability.
  • Booking: Activities are booked at reception during your stay. Specialised birding needs advance notice.
  • Included activities: Chalet rates include two activities per person per day, allocated daily by lodge management, excluding Segway safaris and clay pigeon shooting.
  • Guiding: Game drives, night drives, bush walks, birding walks and canoeing are guided. Clay pigeon shooting is strictly supervised.

FAQ

Most activities at Finfoot Lake Reserve are guided and booked at reception during your stay. Specialised birding needs advance notice because of guide availability. All outings are weather dependent.

It depends on the accommodation. Chalet rates at Finfoot Lake Reserve include two activities per person per day, allocated by lodge management. Guests in the safari tents and the villa book activities individually.

The Elands River Game Reserve holds giraffe, zebra, blue wildebeest, kudu and nyala among others. Night drives bring out jackals, genets, caracals and honey badgers. There are no big cats on game drives, so this is relaxed bush rather than a Big Five search.

Yes, and you will need to. Finfoot Lake Reserve has 23km of road open to cyclists and a property map at reception, but bikes are not supplied.

The dam at Finfoot Lake Reserve holds carp, yellowfish, kurper and barbel. Both fly and bait fishing are possible, and equipment can be hired from the lodge.

Yes. Sessions at Finfoot Lake Reserve are strictly supervised and suit first-timers as well as people refining their aim. It is booked as a separate activity.

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