A New Wilderness Retreat in the Greater Kruger: Nkuwa Wilderness Camp
Nestled beneath a towering sycamore fig tree, Nkuwa Wilderness Camp offers a tranquil safari and wilderness escape. Nkuwa comes from the Tsonga word for the sycamore fig. Set within the Selati Game Reserve, bordering the Greater Kruger National Park, this is an unfenced wilderness where nature dictates the rhythm of the days. The reserve stretches across more […]
Gallery: New Images for Xobega and Tuskers in Botswana
Two of our exciting safari camps in Botswana – Tuskers Bush Camp and Xobega Island – have undergone soft refurbishments, giving each camp their own enchanting appeal, and warming up the rooms and guest areas with striking, yet gentle, floor and furniture details. From old African treasures, to textured fabrics, and natural materials, both Tuskers […]
In Photos: A Virtual Tour Of Marakapula’s Makubu Lodge
From the high, thatched ceilings, to the wide open glass doors and windows, and vibrantly coloured décor, Makubu Lodge invites the outside beauty right indoors. With the wooden and stone integration, fireplaces, riverside balconies, and poolside loungers, once can’t ignore the sense of luxury of this Kruger-based lodge. Located only 20 mins from the National […]
Marakapula’s Makubu Lodge Masterpiece
In the peace and quiet of the Marakapula Reserve, Makubu Lodge finds its home where the wild fig trees offer shade to the ground-dwelling animals, and the surging Selati River feeds the thirst of the elephants and the antelope. Warmly painted red, with thatched roofs covering high ceilings, and authentically African artefacts adorning the […]
September Safari Sightings at nDzuti
The waterhole in front of nDzuti Safari Camp in the Klaserie sees a variety of visitors, from its nighttime regulars – jackal, civet and hyena – to the influx of diurnal animals, like impalas and baboons. Grey go-away birds, owls, mongooses, and plenty of others are seen in front of the lodge almost daily and there […]
A sneak preview of life on the Delta Belle
A houseboat safari is quite unlike the experience to be had at permanent game lodges where the hours of game viewing and exploration are confined to morning and evening. Cruising down the world-famous Okavango River in simple style with only the familiar faces of your friends and family creates an experience to remember. The exclusive […]
Revisiting the Okavango Panhandle
The myriad of waterways, the plethora of wildlife and the lush vegetation in the Okavango Delta make it a sought after safari destination. With its brazen sunsets, hazy landscapes and bronze-coloured waters teeming with animals, this is Botswana’s most prized possession. The serenity of the delta creates a sense of peace that infiltrates the soul. […]
Why you should go to the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Blogger Carolynne Higgins has had a lot of experience in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and has called Africa on Foot her ‘home in the bush’. Many people have said similar things about this quiet, private bush camp, so Carolynne summed up what she thought the appeal of this particular reserve is, and why she […]
Heaven on a Houseboat
A water-based safari adds an element of exhilaration, a combination of habitats, and a different experience of the senses. With such generous offerings of these wet wonderlands in Southern Africa, there is a stellar variety of methods by which to experience the wild. Possibly the most decadent of all boating safaris is the houseboat. The […]
