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Elephantback Safaris: An Ultra-Special Side Order with Your South African Safari
A South African safari is always exciting, let’s face it, and there’s little that tops driving out into the wilderness to watch the day break and see which fellows are up and about early to catch the worm. But one of the safari add-ons that’s super-special and not on offer in many places, is an elephantback safari. At Camp Jabulani in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, Limpopo, this awesome activity is on offer. … Read More
What Movies You? Winter Getaways in Cape Town with a Cinema In-House
If winter makes you think of a cosy cinemas, good movies and an armload of buttery popcorn, why not plan a winter getaway at a hotel that boasts an in-house cinema? From a trendy rooftop-cinema trailer park in the city where you can snuggle up with a blanky, to a plush sofa’d cinema in the winelands, Cape Town and surrounds have several great movie-getaway options … … Read More
‘sleep . eat . drink’ A Grand Getaway to Mont Rochelle in the Cape Winelands
Anchored on a neatly vine-combed estate in the gorgeous Franschhoek Valley, Mont Rochelle is a place where, most certainly, you will sleep, eat and drink generously as you live on the grand land of the vine. … Read More
Spiff & Polished: South African Safaris with a Dash of Old-School Class
White table linen perfectly crisp at the folds, gleaming silver mirroring the marula trees that play canopy to dinner, the warm amber glow of hurricane lamps … get the picture? This is the spiff and polished safari capturing yesteryear’s explorer-heart and old-school bush charm. If you’re less inclined towards the ultra-mod feel of many modern-day safaris, here are some superb and luxurious older-era options. … Read More
Never Mind the Hairdryer: the Delights of the No-Electricity Safari at Notten’s Bush Camp
‘An authentic bush experience since 1964′, is what the fabulous Notten’s Bush Camp is all about. Notten’s holds rank as one of South Africa’s very frist private game lodges, rubbing shoulders with the great pioneers of private safaris in South Africa. It has pride of place in the Sabi Sand Reserve, a region well endowed with wildlife and forming part of the greater Kruger National Park. The Notten’s experience is well-notched on the ladder of luxury, but in the absence of electricity, it’s also in keeping with the “real” safaris of yesteryear. The Notten’s family are hands-on at the lodge, which keeps things heartily warm and welcoming. … Read More
Autumn Getaways for Less: Grab a Special Offer
no commentsAutumn is a beautiful time of year. The trees are switching their garb to shades of russet and red, the nights are lengthening their dark coats for cosy snooze-ins, skies are flaunting more subdued tones, and traditionally it’s the celebratory season of harvest. Moderate autumn temperatures make it a wonderful time of year for getaways to the autumn-painted countryside . We also have some super special getaway offers for you. … Read More
Attention Bush Babes & Boma Junkies: How to Keep Marauding Mossies at Bay
Few people need pursuading that sorties in the bush have plenty going for them. One of the little challenges of being out in the wilds, though, is mosquitos. Quite extraordinary how such ineffectual-looking little creatures can cause so much annoyance, discomfort, and sometimes, illness. Here are a few tips for remaining itch-free… … Read More
Keep Your Shirt On Please! And Other Do’s & Don’t’s on Safari in South Africa
no commentsBe sure to keep your South African safari memorable in the best possible way, by observing these basic safety and environment-first guidelines, compiled by Notten’s Bush Camp in the Sabi Sand. … Read More
Take the Kids to Tuningi Safari Lodge where All, Young & Old, have a Bumper Safari
So the whole family sets off on a bumper safari and arrives at family-friendly Tuningi Safari Lodge, a five-star hideaway deep in the wilderness of the North-West’s Madikwe Game Reserve, with over 75 000 hectares of wild adventure-territory at your feet. But let’s not jump the gun – getting there comes first: that’s a 4-hour drive from Johannesburg or a 50-minute scheduled flight from Joburg to the reserve. … Read More
Suites for my Sweet: Suite Temptations at Hartford House in KwaZulu-Natal
There’s nothing sweeter than a romantic weekend getaway at a silvery lake’s edge in the verdant Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal. Park off at one of Hartford House’s exquisite Lakeside Suites and you’ll no doubt agree that this is a sweet skipaway in the countryside. (There are, by the way, other suites to choose from too – the Garden, Pool and Verandah Suites – but down by the lake the serenity is just wonderful.) … Read More
