There are 4 chalet units built with material to have the least impact on the environment. Although the units can be classified as rustic, all the necessary requirements are there: electricity, geysers, showers and baths, braai lapas, wood, swimming pool, stylish bed rooms. The units are surrounded by man made 'pools' with constant water from the nearby Limpopo river. This is what makes this place a bird watcher's paradise. Dian told us more than 400 bird species were identified, including the sought after Pell's fishing owl.
There is also a 'bush camp' area with its own very basic ablution facilities for campers. However, the rates are so reasonable, I think Dian rather wants to attract visitors to the lodge units.
Only a section of the 500 hectare farm is used for the irrigated potatoe crops, far away and out of sight from the lodge units. The remaining area of the farm, mostly along the Limpopo river, is stocked with a variety of game. Huge indigenous trees complete this picture of paradise.
It is clear that Dian loves his land and want to share it with as many people as possible. The very reasonable rates are an indication that South Africans are invited.
If you have to use the Groblersbrug border post to Botswana, make sure you allow time for a stopover at Kokomori Birders Lodge. For more information, look at: www.kokomori.co.za
