Guests are welcome to enjoy a wide range of on-site activities designed for all ages:
Our large swimming pool, set among natural rock formations, features a baby pool and several water slides for endless family fun. Enjoy a friendly game of pool volleyball or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere.
Younger children will love the jumping pillow, jungle gym, adventure swings, and dedicated kiddies’ play area, while teenagers and adults can unwind in the games room. Older guests often enjoy a lively game of bingo, and our barn dances and movie nights bring everyone together for memorable evenings.
We also offer a big projection screen and sound system, perfect for watching sporting events, hosting karaoke, or group entertainment.
For outdoor enthusiasts, there are hiking, jogging, and cycling trails along the scenic Elands River or through the surrounding indigenous bush. Please be mindful of resident wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and various plains game. Guests can also enjoy fishing at our farm dam, game viewing on a private game farm, or join a guided birding safari.
Unique experiences such as family bush barbecues, romantic bush picnics, and stargazing can also be arranged.
Nearby attractions include guided game drive safaris, birding safaris, bush walks, and photographic safaris in the renowned Dinokeng Big-5 Game Reserve. Guests can also explore Rust de Winter Dam and Nature Reserve for boat cruises, fishing, and exceptional birding opportunities. Hot air ballooning and microlight flights are available on request.
Uitvlugt Resort forms part of a remarkable birding region, with over 418 recorded bird species. This area—connected to Rust de Winter Dam and Nature Reserve and the greater Dinokeng Big-5 Game Reserve—is considered a true paradise for bird lovers. The diversity of habitats, from acacia savanna and dry woodland to lush riverine forests along the Elands River and Rust de Winter Dam, supports an incredible variety of birdlife.
Birdwatchers can expect sightings ranging from kingfishers and bee-eaters to waders and raptors. Large storks are frequently seen, including marabou, saddle-billed, and Abdim’s storks, while the riverbanks provide nesting sites for vibrant colonies of bee-eaters and rare kingfishers. Seasonal migrant birds further enhance this already rich biodiversity, increasing the population by up to 20% during peak periods.
