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Needles Lodge is a warm and welcoming owner run lodge in the heart of Marloth Park, a private residential nature reserve bordering the Kruger National Park between the Malelane and Crocodile Bridge entrances to the Park. Whether you are just passing by, visiting The Kruger Park, discovering the diverse attractions in the province of Mpumalanga, or simply looking for a quiet, peaceful retreat for a few days, Needles Lodge is the perfect place to relax and unwind. With nothing but the sights and sounds of the African bush, numerous guest appearances from resident kudu, zebra, giraffe, warthog, wildebeest and impala wandering around the lodge and keeping you company, you can lay back and enjoy surrounding bush or go on one of the many day trips available.

That moment when you realise it’s finally the weekend…
23/10/2026

That moment when you realise it’s finally the weekend…

Did you know?The Bateleur gets its name from the French word for “tightrope walker” or “acrobat”.Watch one in flight and...
21/10/2026

Did you know?

The Bateleur gets its name from the French word for “tightrope walker” or “acrobat”.

Watch one in flight and you’ll understand why. With its unusually short tail and long wings, it constantly rocks and tips from side to side as it glides — almost as though it’s balancing on an invisible tightrope above the bush.

One of Africa’s most distinctive sights in the sky.

Did you know?Giraffes spend surprisingly little time asleep, often only a few hours in a 24-hour period, and much of tha...
19/10/2026

Did you know?

Giraffes spend surprisingly little time asleep, often only a few hours in a 24-hour period, and much of that sleep comes in short naps.

Sometimes the best sightings are the ones you nearly miss.A leopard’s camouflage is so good you can stare directly at on...
18/10/2026

Sometimes the best sightings are the ones you nearly miss.

A leopard’s camouflage is so good you can stare directly at one and still see absolutely nothing.

A Giant Kingfisher, two terrapins and one very popular piece of real estate.The kingfisher claimed the penthouse. The te...
17/10/2026

A Giant Kingfisher, two terrapins and one very popular piece of real estate.

The kingfisher claimed the penthouse. The terrapins settled for the ground floor.

3 things you might not know about African tree squirrels!They bury seeds and nuts for later, and the ones they forget ca...
15/10/2026

3 things you might not know about African tree squirrels!

They bury seeds and nuts for later, and the ones they forget can actually help new plants and trees grow.

Unlike many small mammals, they are active during the day, often resting during the hottest part of the afternoon.

They also act as little bushveld alarm systems, using warning calls when they spot potential danger nearby.

Small animal. Surprisingly important role in the bush.

Those little birds riding on the backs of buffalo, giraffes and rhinos? They're doing more than just catching a lift! 🐦R...
14/10/2026

Those little birds riding on the backs of buffalo, giraffes and rhinos? They're doing more than just catching a lift! 🐦

Red-billed and Yellow-billed Oxpeckers are a familiar sight in Kruger National Park. They help remove ticks, warn animals of approaching danger and even collect hair from their hosts to build nests.

But did you know they sometimes feed on blood and prevent wounds from healing? Their relationship with larger animals is far more complicated than it first appears.

👉 Discover 10 fascinating facts about oxpeckers and their unusual relationship with Africa's wildlife. Read the full article here:

https://www.needleslodge.com/blog/post/ten-facts-about-oxpeckers-why-they-ride-and-when-t/

Me halfway through a joke I can't finish because I'm laughing too much...
12/10/2026

Me halfway through a joke I can't finish because I'm laughing too much...

Did you know? 🐾The dwarf mongoose is Africa's smallest carnivore. Despite its size, it takes on insects, spiders, scorpi...
09/10/2026

Did you know? 🐾

The dwarf mongoose is Africa's smallest carnivore. Despite its size, it takes on insects, spiders, scorpions, and even small snakes. These little hunters live in close-knit family groups, with one member always standing guard while the others search for food.

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341 Bushpig Avenue, Kruger National Park
Malelane
1330

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+27799537009

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