Safari
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
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
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
So What’s the Game Plan? A Typical Day on Safari in South Africa
no commentsOne of my most fondly remembered South African safari experiences was a silver moonrise in the Groot Marico. Another was seeing a big Sabi Sand sky aflutter with Blue Waxbills. In the Manyeleti, a highlight was watching my all-time largest pride of lion, reclining well fed and lethargic on a charred piece of earth etched stark and black by a bush blaze. On a foot safari in the Kalahari desert, I recall the stun-gun effect of a near-brush with a Cape Cobra poised for action beneath a rocky overhang. Dew-jewelled spider webs shimmering at daybreak, hyena babes peeping out from their lair, the list of wonders goes go on and on … … Read More
Five Fab Kid-Friendly Safaris in South Africa
no commentsFamily safaris are one of the exciting child-friendly holiday options in South Africa. Several luxury safari lodges provide outstanding offerings to families, with carefully tailored programmes bringing fun and learning to all ages. From bug spotting to mask making, from clay-play to bush Olympics, our lodges have come up with some wonderfully imaginitative activities for the young ones. … Read More
Five Superfine South African Safari Destinations for a Honeymoon
When it comes to top honeymoon destinations, South Africa is a land of plenty. If you live abroad and Africa beckons to you, an exclusive safari may be your first choice for a honeymoon. South Africa has an impressive selection of safari honeymoon options, so why not combine a big five safari with stunning wilderness accommodation far from the crowds, along with top-class personal service from caring hosts. Another plus-factor for honeymooners from abroad, is that five-star safaris in South Africa can be enjoyed for a fraction of what an exclusive honeymoon would cost at home. … Read More
When is Best in the Bush? Motswari Gives Us the Heads-Up on When to Go on Safari
no comments“Summer, from September to April, is when the bush is at its most lush due to it being the rainy season. This is also the lambing season for many of our antelope species and when numerous species of migratory birds arrive in the area. Temperatures at this time are generally warm to very hot, with rain falling in the late afternoons, if at all. Neutral-coloured, light fabrics are recommended, and you shouldn´t forget to bring a sweater or windbreaker in case it gets chilly or rains.” … Read More
Safaris in South Africa: From the Sublime to the Ridiculously Good-Value Safari
From the opulently sublime to the comfy and ridiculously good-value safari, and all sorts of variations in between, South Africa offers so many different kinds of safari experiences. In a country that has a wide range of landscapes, diverse wildlife and an imaginative array of twists to the good old safari, there really is something for everyone. It can be very helpful to speak to an experienced South African travel consultant so that your own particular needs are matched to the right itinerary and choice of safari accommodation. … Read More
