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Number 3 in the folklore series … hope you are enjoying them ! Why the Rhino is Bad-Tempered In the Beginning, the Giraffe had a normal neck, and looked a bit like a large Antelope. One year, there was a terrible drought. All the waterholes dried up, and all the grass became very parched and […] Read More
Samara Private Game Reserve encompasses 29,000 hectares of malaria-free spectacular Karoo wilderness. The reserve offers a tremendous game experience for those hoping to see cheetah (there is an excellent wild cheetah breeding programme in operation here), mountain zebra, the once-endangered white rhino, big herds of plains game such as kudu, eland, black wildebeest and beautiful […] Read More
Stay for 4 nights, only pay for 3 at Mateya Safari Lodge, situated in the spectacular 76,000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. As well as elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo, the Reserve is also home to wild dog, cheetah, plains game including gemsbok, springbok, zebra and giraffe, and over 340 species of birds. Experienced […] Read More
Savanna is situated near the Newington Gate entrance, in the famous Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, and offers the ambience of a romantic bygone era. The luxury tented suites combine the romance of a tented roof and draped inner ceiling, and ensure the utmost privacy. With only 14 guests, the staff have the time and […] Read More
For anyone thinking of finalising their safari plans this weekend, why not consider a 3 nights stay at AmaKhosi Safari Lodge – because if you book before the 15th August for a safari here between now and the end of September, the 3rd night will be completely free ! Boasting 12,000 hectares, the Amazulu Private […] Read More
Our 2nd folklore story ! Why Lion Hunt Buffalo In the Beginning, the Buffalo used to hunt and eat meat, and was the King of the Bush. All the other animals, including the Lion, feared Buffalo. One day, Lion was sleeping under a tree when Buffalo walked past. Buffalo was just about to charge Lion, […] Read More
Tala Private Game Reserve is a wildlife conservancy hidden in the hills of a quiet farming community not far from Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Spanning nearly 3,000 hectares, the reserve is home to well over 300 bird species, with big game that includes buffalo, rhino, kudu, hippo, giraffe and the rare sable antelope. Game drives are […] Read More
Southern Africa has a long history of people and wild animals living side-by-side, and folklore plays an important part in all the major cultures of the region. Over the course of the next couple of months, we will be publishing a different one every week and we hope they will be of interest to those […] Read More
Chief’s Camp, situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta, has been awarded a “World’s Best” coveted award from Travel + Leisure. From a survey by the readers of Travel + Leisure, the camp has been rated as one of the top resorts and camps in Africa and the number one safari lodge in Botswana. […] Read More
A brand new Spa facility at the Protea Hotel Kruger Gate opened its doors to guests on 1st July 2010. The Spa offers preferential rates to all guests, and a wide range of treatments, which include a full range of massages, facials, manicures, pedicures as well as a variety of packages individually suited to guests […] Read More
