The Art of Tracking: Tips, Tricks, Signs and Wonderful Discoveries
“The bush is that of a treasure hunt – sometimes you find things, and other times you don’t. And when you don’t, your knowledge is key and your most powerful tool in how to find the things all of our guests desire to see. Although the big “things” are amazing, it’s the smaller things we […]
The Happy Faces of Africa on Foot
What’s there not to smile about when the Klaserie is your back garden? These toothy smiles belong to some of Africa on Foot‘s most valued staff members, and when photographer, Em Gatland, visited recently she captured their best sides in an impromptu photo shoot on the lodge grounds. Sure, we are missing some key members […]
Meet Linki Mdlovu: Umkumbe’s Head of Housekeeping
When you arrive at a safari lodge and think twice before jumping on the bed for fear of destroying the beautiful flower display, you know that care and thought have been put into your arrival. Linki Mdlovu is Umkumbe Safari Lodge’s Head of Housekeeping, and she is certainly one of those quietly celebrating the gorgeousness of […]
Ezulwini River Lodge Hostess: Glory Wati
Glory Wati possesses the broadest and most dazzling smile in the Balule where she hosts at Ezulwini River Lodge. Glory welcomes new guests with cheerfulness and genuine kindness, along with a refreshing drink and a briefing about Ezulwini River Lodge, before showing them to their rooms. Ezulwini guests immediately bond with this happy character, and […]
Africa on Foot Camp Manager: Jen Harman
In continuation with our Behind the Scenes video segment, allow us to introduce Jen Harman, Camp Manager at Africa on Foot. (Meet our Maintenance Man, Alfred, and our Chef, Natasha here!) Things would just not be the same without Jen’s expert organisation and willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure guests are comfortable and receive the […]
Africa on Foot Chef: Natasha Mazini
Animated and endlessly cheerful, Natasha Mazini is an uplifting spirit at Africa on Foot where she works as an energetic chef, perfecting the recipe for South Africa’s famous malva pudding. The bush camp kitchen is always alive with chatter and laughter, as the tempting aromas of sizzling bacon and home-baked quiches fill the air. You can […]
Bush Braai Fail – Africa on Foot & nThambo Tree Camp
Things don’t always go according to plan, and when we’re dealing with the summer weather in the Kruger Lowveld, we can almost rely on it! The warm evenings are alive with the sounds of cicadas and other insects and frogs that emerge during the wet season. The bush is green and succulent, making the scenery […]
Africa on Foot Maintenance Man: Alfred Cuambe
There’s no denying that a lot goes on behind the scenes to make any safari lodge run like a well-oiled machine. Africa on Foot is sewn together delicately by a team of people who do their jobs well. One of those people is Alfred Cuambe; a Mozambican firecracker whose role as Head of Maintenance includes fighting […]
Behind the Scenes at a Bush Braai
There’s nothing quite like dining in the wild after finishing an incredible game drive in the private Klaserie Nature Reserve. Every now and then, when the weather allows it (summer thunderstorms are regular!) our teams from both Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp head out to a clearing in the bushveld and arrange a scenic […]
