Sabi Sand Cats Spotted at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
The world-renowned Sabi Sand is a major drawcard for safari-goers from around the world, and is certainly on the map as being one of southern Africa’s “known” big cat destinations. Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside is well-placed to take advantage of the abundant game viewing opportunities that present themselves on a daily basis. Regular visual updates […]
7 Things We Love About Mankwe Tented Retreat
Mankwe Tented Retreat is a beautiful sanctuary of a lodge located on the edge of the famed Moremi Game Reserve, which means plenty of opportunity to spot predators. There are many reasons to love this lodge, but these are the 7 things that we really love about Mankwe Tented Retreat. Mankwe’s Impressive Traverse Mankwe Tented […]
Landscapes and Life in the Okavango Delta
The mysterious landscapes and varied ecosystems of the Okavango Delta provide the perfect playground for a wealth of species to thrive. This intact wetland system is a World Heritage Site that forms part of the African Rift Valley System, and is an absolute mecca of rare beauty that seeks to inspire. Characterised by a mosaic […]
Safari Lodges Close to Moremi Game Reserve
There are a few safari lodges close to Moremi Game Reserve, but none as impressive as the refreshing and inimitable Mankwe Tented Retreat. Situated a mere 50 km from North Gate and 55 km from South Gate, Mankwe is perfectly positioned to take advantage of all that the Moremi has to offer. The drive to […]
Combine a Kruger Walking Safari with a Lodge Stay
The 3-day Africa on Foot Wilderness Trail has grown in popularity since its inception a few years ago. Eager trailblazers have been hotfooting to Kruger to immerse themselves in the wild, while soaking up the rustic atmosphere of camp life. After 3 days of a mind blowing Kruger walking safari and soaking up the splendour […]
Chobe Lion Pride Spotted at Mankwe Tented Retreat
A Chobe Lion Pride, called the Mababe Pride, has claimed territory in the southern stretches of the Chobe, and they’re well-known for their marauding antics within the NG41 private concession, which is approximately 6 kilometres from Mankwe Tented Retreat. This strong pride is the largest local pride in the Khwai and surrounding area, providing eager […]
Choose Mboma For Your Okavango Delta Mobile Safari
A Botswana mobile safari is a back-to-basics experience designed to showcase the wild from a unique, off-the-beaten track perspective. Days are spent exploring the wild with local guides, while evenings are spent relaxing around a campfire in remote regions away from where tourist-type safari goers frequent. The quintessential mobile safari is akin to glamping: tents […]
Little Lion Cubs in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
A few years ago the Vuyela male lions made their presence known on the Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp traverse. These burgeoning beasts embodied the male lion stereotype and were looking for territory to claim. They entered at the right time. The pride dynamics in this section of the Klaserie were complicated, and […]
African Retreats: Are Nambu and Kingly the Perfect Couple?
Yes. Nambu and Kingly are the perfect couple! The next installment of our monthly African Retreats blog features two contrasting camps that would make the perfect couple if paired together for the ultimate Kruger safari experience. So vastly different in their architecture, but at the core, both these camps have a warm atmosphere, exceptional game […]
