Safari Blog

At SUNSAFARIS we love the lions from Duba Plains in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Read the latest update from the camp below.

The buffalo herd is still in good condition despite the dryness of the grass. In August, as a result of the buffalo herd spending most of the time in our prime game drive this month, the interaction between the Tsaro Pride and the buffalo herd seemed to have dominated most sightings. We have also been able to cover most of the area as the water has receded a lot. The area along Tswene Road west of the bridge has not been accessed in the last four months due to the water level being very high for example. Recently the Tsaro Pride led the game drive vehicles on this road following the herd (the lioness posing for the picture is the Silver Eyed Female about five minutes before taking down a buffalo cow on the edge of this floodplain).

The Tsaro pride has been very successful this month. We have been seeing more interaction, resulting in 7 buffalo kills witnessed over the month. We are very proud to announce that 'Junior' (the sub-adult male in the Tsaro Pride) has recently proved his worth in the pride. This happened after full five hours of following the Tsaro pride hunting buffalo when we were delighted to watch Junior sneaking through the grass with full concentration to target an older buffalo. After a chase of several metres, he jumped on the back of the cow and brought it down to the ground without any assistance from the adults. After a long time of desperation to do it the right way, eventually he has done it!

Not only Junior has been doing us proud - James 007 was also surprised recently, when watching two of the Tsaro females taking down a cow, to see the small female cub (about 8 months old) swiftly leaping over the buffalo trying to reach the throat for suffocation! She did it a little bit early and was nearly taken by the swinging horn of the cow. She must have learnt a lesson there as she did stay back for a while until the cow was dead. As we mentioned in last month's report, we are still convinced the female cub will make it to the next stage of sub-adulthood. She is also growing at a tremendous rate which is evident by her size versus her age. The other cub of which we reported last month was sadly seen recently badly injured on her back. The cub could not walk with its hind legs, but rather was just dragging them, a sure sign of a back injury. We feel this has been caused by one of the females and she has been seen following her mother almost everywhere she goes. This has made her very easy to track as she leaves a significant trail behind from dragging the hind legs.

The Skimmer Pride still consists of three females and is still very elusive. They were seen only once in August on a buffalo kill on the northern side of the camp. The adult Skimmer male has also been seen once along Molapo Road recently, which is the boundary line between Tsaro and Skimmer Pride territories. The aging Duba Boys are still strong and very confident of protecting the Tsaro Pride and their territory, and still fight viciously for dominance when it comes to feeding and mating.

Renate recently assisted a British couple with their Safari In Madikwe Game Reserve. Read their feedback below.

Hi Renate,

Thank you so much for arranging our trip to Madikwe Game Reserve. We just arrived back in England this afternoon after a marvellous vacation, not least of which was the absolutely fantastic visit to Thakadu River Camp. We are now busy recommending the lodge (and your company) to all our friends, and we will certainly try to visit again in the future. Special thanks also to the guys from Waterberg Transfers who waited patiently for the TWO HOURS it took for us to get through passport control at Jo'burg - not everything can run smoothly, I guess

Once again, many thanks to yourself and Brett.

Rob and Debbie Rimmer

Brett recently assisted an American and Irish couple plan their honeymoon to Botswana and Zambia. read their feedback below.

Hi Brett

Here are a few more detailed comments that hopefully you will find helpful:
 
Sandibe:
All of the staff were fantastic. Guides were brilliant (ours was Katembo, James was the tracker).  We saw a LOT of game here.  Cheetah, Leopards, 2 male lions, lioness and her cub, elephants (running through the water and a group of 4 even charged the truck at one point!), hyena, etc.  The game really was excellent.  At the night drive we even saw a wild cat and a serval.  The game viewing was simply outstanding.  Food was all very good, the staff was very accommodating (we skipped the first morning game drive and they brought us breakfast at the room at 830, champagne and private dining in the room our last night, etc).  They just did everything right.  Management was there if you needed them, they introduced themselves and you saw them around during the day but they didn't constantly try to talk to you, which we thought was the right approach to take.  Rooms were perfect, clean, etc.  Definitely our favorite and we were very glad we stayed 3 nights here. 
 
Jao:  Already mentioned the lodge, disappointing breakfast, worms, not being romantic, mgmt over-attention.  There were high points to be fair.  The activities were great.  The guide was very knowledgable.  First evening we did a game drive and had a sun-downer.  Saw lions the first day and a lot of nice birds, and a small croc in the water.  Day 2 we woke up, did a game drive as we made our way to Kwetsani where we got on the speedboat, flying through the narrow reed-lined waterway to the island where Tubu Tree camp is.  Got on a truck, did a game drive there and saw 2 leopards feeding on an impala among other things.  Relaxed at Tubu Tree for a bit, then made our way back to Jao in the afternoon.  We did the makoro ride in the evening which was relaxing and enjoyable.  Day 3 in the morning we got on the boat again and went through some of the larger channels which was fun, and saw some locals on their makoros fishing.  We talked to them for a bit and they gave us 3 Bream which the camp cooked up for us for lunch before we departed, which was a nice touch.  We definitely enjoyed the activities, and they made us forget about what we disliked about the camp itself while we were out, but I think you can get the same experience for the activities at Kwetsani as you mention (and I'm assuming Kwetsani is cheaper than Jao...).    We liked the contrast of the setting (water-based) when compared to Sandibe.  As you told me, it was very different and nice to be in such a different setting.  One other thing about Jao we didnt' like was that we were in the LAST cabin on the walkway, which we were told is a whopping 0.5km from the main camp area.  That got old, especially after dinner and drinks in the evening.
 
Savute Elephant Camp:  Very unique.  Tent overlooked the watering hole.  Facilities were all fantastic.  You were far enough away from the neighboring tents to have privacy, but not miles away like Jao.  And the tents had Air conditioning, which was VERY welcome!  The food was very good here as well, and although they coudln't do private dining due to recent animal activities (leopards, wild dogs in camp) they did set a special table up for us right at the edge of the drop to have very good viewings of the elephants while we ate.  The management were great (Wayne and Sandy I think were their names), which we think were new to that camp (not real sure though).  We were getting a little tired of game drives at this point, and it was very dry there, but we kept seeing things that kept our interest.  Wild Dogs during the day (which is very rare - so rare that the guide made us leave our tea and the table, etc, jump in the jeep immediately, as we gave chase!), lions, leopards, giraffe, ostrich, and obviously huge hoards of elephants.   2 nights here was enough for us, but we definitely enjoyed it.  They did mention that Sept wasn't the peak season for game viewing, but it was still good.  The one thing that was noticeably different at Savute vs. the other 2 is that it was not a private concession -- we missed being able to drive wherever you wanted to drive...but we still had great viewing angles of the game.  They actually lost their generator the day we were leaving, but they were working very hard to get a new one flown in, etc, and we saw how the management were dealing with newly-arriving guests and were very impressed with how upfront they were and professional.  They also left a bottle of champagne in our room on DAy 2 after the morning game drive... 
 
Royal Livingstone - out of all the places I expected to be bug-free, this was it, but there were a decent number of mosquitos in the room each night.  The staff were accomodating, and gave us bug spray which helped us get the situation under control, so I'm not going to complain about the mosquitos...  The food was outstanding and reasonably priced (contrary to some reports we read on the internet).  The location is fabulous.  We loved being able to walk to the Falls at our leisure and not have to go with / pay for a tour.  The sunset Deck is great for a drink.  I really loved the bar also.  We would have liked to have had another night there to relax but we got to do everything we wanted.  The helicopter flight was very fun, especially since we got to sit in front...we even bought the cheesy $40 video...  We did the 30 minute flight which we enjoyed because you got to fly through the canyon, but the 15 minute flight would have left us just as happy as you get to see plenty of the falls in that amount of time.  We booked this through the hotel and flew with United Air Charter.  The lunch on Livinstone Island was fun, but unfortunately we left our swimming togs at left luggage at Jo'burg airport so coudln't go swimming which was unfortunate.  The food served on the Island was good.  The sunset cruise was relaxing but a little cheesy.   I think we would have enjoyed it more on the first night instead of after all of our activities.  It also came across a bit as a booze cruise, since you really didn't go very far at all, the snacks served were pretty bad, but they did serve drinks pretty promptly.  It would have been a lot less romantic had we not nabbed two great seats in a corner of the boat.  
 
Kasaka - Game viewing was surprisingly good here, which we didn't expect.  We were really tired of game drives at this point, obviously, but the scenery was again different and we had a night leopard sighting on the first drive, then the next morning we saw four lions eating an impala.  A leopard killed the impala, which was chased off by a hyena, which was then chased off by the 4 lions.  So we saw the lions chase the hyena off, and as one of our group looked around for the hyena as the lions were devouring the impala, he sees the leopard in a nearby tree.  So we saw all of these at the same time.  And I had been close to lions several times at this point, yet found the deep growling noises they were making a bit unnerving!  It was really the best lion encounter we had.  We did a canoe trip which was very relaxing and enjoyable, and saw an elephant in the river eating away.  It was cool to pass by the elephant as he was eating.   The fishing was great.  I ended up catching an 8 lb tiger fish on our first fishing trip!  The 2nd day we got to go out on the pontoon boat which was very relaxing and enjoyable, and I almost caught a big fish (30 lb or so) but the line broke.  The last morning we slept in.  The food wasn't as good as the Botswana camps but was still OK.  It wasn't an issue really because we enjoyed everything else there so well, and the private dining they set up for us was really nice (and the food served that night was very good).  We also liked the fact that the honeymoon tent was at the end of the footpath and had a nice outdoor bath overlooking the river.   I didn't like the big huge hairy spider that was in the bathroom but fortunately for me, my wife is not afraid of them so she killed it with my sandals.  No bugs in the tent at all, which really we found surprising.    The managers were Melany, Chris and her husband (whose name we can't remember now).  Chris is absolutely lovely.  
 
You clearly did a great job in helping us put together a tough itinerary on short notice, especially considering we were going in peak season. We really appreciated being at 4 camps, all of which were very different and unique. We also really appreciated that all of the transfers were taken care of and that everything ran smoothly. Also in the planning process I very much appreciated your responsiveness to all of my emails.
 
We are considering a trip to Namibia and South Africa (not sure when exactly), but you'll be the first person to know if we decide to come back. And I've already talked to someone at work that is going to Jo'burg for work and he wants to go to the Lower Zambezi...if he gets his business trip arranged, he'll be dropping you an email to help him arrange his trip.
 
Thanks again Brett. 

Jonathan

Brett recently assisted a French couple with a 20 day safari though South Africa. Read their feedback below.

Brett recently assisted a family celebrate two 20th wedding anniversary's at the Madikwe Game Reserve. Read the clients feedback below.

Hi Brett, 

We had a wonderful weekend.  The lodge was beautiful and the staff was friendly and helpful.  The lodge manager, Steven went out of his way to make our wedding anniversary a memorable event/weekend, everyday something different was planned.  All of us had an absolute wonderful time.  Thank you to you for recommending Madikwe Safari Lodge.

Thanks, Yolanda

Brett recently assisted two clients with a safari to nKaya Safari Lodge in the Thornybush Game Reserve. Read their feedback below:

Hallo Brett, our trip was really wonderfull. Andrea and me enjoyed it so much, specially to stay at nKaya with Bruce and Deidre. We felt very comfortable and the service was axcellent. We hadnt expected this comfortable lodge with this wonderful atmosphere. Also the food was excellent and Deidre did everything to fullfil the speciel diet for andrea.

Best regards

Regina

Brett assisted two ladies enjoy a safari in the Timbavati in the Greater Kruger Park. Read their feedback below.

Hi Brett

Gosh I am so sorry to only get back to you now. Things have been crazy since we got back from Tanda Tula. What an amazing experience, we had such a lovely time. The staff were very friendly and the accommodation was great. We were very lucky to get “Scotch” as our guide, and he really went out of his way to make sure we had a memorable time. The food was great, we were spoilt beyond words, and we saw lots of exciting animals. I can only really say that it was a truly unforgettable experience.

We will hopefully be booking another safari soon. Thanks again for all your help!

Kind Regards

Candice

12 September 2007

After a 2 hour flight, we arrived at O.R Tambo International Airport and headed off to the Welgevonden Game Reserve in Limpopo Province in South Africa.

As we drove to Shibula, we notice that the area was very dry and hot. We soon learned that the area is going through a bit of a drought. We arrived at Shibula Lodge and Bush Spa, where we were greeted with a traditional dance performed by some of the local inhabitants – what a lovely feeling, it made us feel really welcome! Kiki showed us around the lodge and informed us that they are planning on doing some renovations and building on. The decor throughout the lodge is pretty unique; with lace and crystal subtly blending in with the authentic African culture, giving you a classic ethnic feel. One may also relax and enjoy the rejuvenating treatments in their newly renovated Bush Spa. After having a look around, we sat down to lunch. Unfortunately we were unable to see any of the rooms as they were full. Still in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, we were picked up by Glen and we headed off to Makweti Safari Lodge, where we were met by Marieza and Jacques who showed us to our secluded and private chalet. Our suite was beautifully decorated and had luxurious furnishings. Amenities included an indoor and outdoor shower, Victorian bathtub, log fire and a private deck with breathtaking views of the bushveld. Dinner took place on the dining room deck, where a superb 3 course meal was enjoyed. After dinner we headed to the Indaba deck where we came across a White Rhino feeding just 5 metres away!

13 September 2007

We awoke to the sound of birds chirping away and after morning tea while heading to the vehicle, we noticed some activity at the same waterhole. Zebra, baboons and warthogs were feeding off some shrubs at the dried out waterhole. Shortly after that we headed out into the reserve for a game drive, expertly guided by Jacques. We came across rhino, giraffes, kudu, impala, waterbuck, baboons and various birds. When we got back a scrumptious breakfast was enjoyed.

If you value personalized service, superb cuisine and diverse game viewing, then Makweti is the place for you! The Welgevonden Game Reserve is very under rated; it is only a 2.5 to 3 hour drive north of Johannesburg on excellent tarred roads and it is malaria free. The quality of game viewing, although not as prolific as the Kruger, is still of a very high standard. With plans to drop the fences between the Welgevonden and Marakele, a huge 130,000 hectare reserve will be created. Makweti Safari Lodge is an excellent safari destination for guests looking for a quality safari experience, with the added bonus of a malaria free environment and quick, easy access from Johannesburg. Our thanks to Helen from Makweti and Celeste and Caroline from Classic Retreats for giving the SUNSAFARIS team the opportunity to experience Makweti first hand!

Our next stop was at The Coach House near Tzaneen in Limpopo. A five star hotel set in the friendly ambience of a gracious country estate with luxurious comfort and scenic tranquillity.

Dinner and a good night’s rest were enjoyed.

14 September 2007

Following a delicious breakfast we headed off on the road to our next destination. We arrived at Josmacs Bush Pub situated in the Greater Kruger where we were met by Ingrid Safaris and were introduced to the group of guests that will be joining us. A bush lunch was enjoyed and we then climbed into an open top Land Cruiser and headed off into the bush where we would begin the “4 Day Walking Safari”. We arrived at “Tusker Bush Camp” where we unpacked and settled in. A few minutes later we headed out on a game drive. A few metres away from camp we came across a group of elephants feeding where we managed to get some great photos. We also were sadly informed that a bull elephant had to be shot due to a broken leg that had not healed. So we drove to the decomposing carcass in the hope to see some action, and all we saw was vultures. After our sun downer we headed back to camp for Dinner. Lanterns throughout the camp lit our way as there is no electricity, but only solar panels. A delicious Supper was enjoyed. We then all sat around the camp fire socialising and getting to know one-another. We then all headed off into our individual tents where we fell asleep in the dead silence.

15 September 2007

Awoke at the crack of dawn, enjoyed a light breakfast and headed out on a 4 hour walk. We learned many interesting facts along the way. After a four hour walk, we arrived back at camp where we enjoyed a hearty breakfast. After breakfast it was Siesta, also known as leisure time. After relaxing for 4 hours, we gathered for lunch and then headed out on a game drive. We stopped after an hour drive and we all got out and began following lion tracks. With butterflies in my tummy, I was praying so hard! After walking for an hour we thankfully never came across any. We then got back to the vehicle and drove a little along the way where we stopped and enjoyed a sundowner. We then drove in the night with the tracker in front shining a spot light looking for wild animals. Needless to say we came across more elephants, and many species of Buck, as well as a porcupine, and many serval cats. We got back to camp where dinner was waiting. We then all sat around the camp fire and learned about the wild life from our very informative ranger Conrad. We then heard a mighty roar, which sounded pretty close so; all excited we hopped into the 4x4 and headed off in search of the lion. After a few minutes’ drive, we came across a lonely male lion just strolling alongside the road. After a few snap shots the engine was switched off and there we sat in the dark. Then we heard him roar, a real amazing, yet scary feeling at the same time. We then headed back to camp where we were informed that the lion might be visiting our camp and that we must stay in our tents.

So we got back and with everyone totally bushed, we headed off to sleep.

16 September 2007

Awoken by the sound of Roaring lions and Hyena’s early in the morning, and the active baboons in the tree above our tent, I could not get back to sleep. So I lay awake waiting for our wake up call. Eventually the time came and we received our wake up call. During breakfast we were informed that that same lion was just 80 meters away from camp when we heard him. We all were amazed. We then headed off into the reserve on the game vehicle where we stopped at a water hole and headed off on foot. After an enjoyable walk we came across a Giraffe and some wildebeest in the distance, which we just could not get close to as they sprinted the minute we moved closer. Soon after that we headed back to the vehicle and drove around where we spotted more buck, warthogs and many species of birds. Arrived back at camp and enjoyed breakfast. By this time the temperature must have been well over 35 degrees, so for Siesta, we tried to lie down, but just could not. It was too hot to read or to even think. After an ice cold refreshing shower, I sat with a few other guests while talking and enjoying the scenery. After lunch we headed out on the vehicle and while on the lookout for Rhino, we came across 3 lionesses. We followed them until we were informed that they were probably going to stalk the young giraffe we had previously seen. So we pulled to the side of the road keeping in view with the giraffes, and we watched as the 3 lionesses strategically positioned themselves to catch this giraffe. Unfortunately the giraffes had spotted the lions, so they ran off. We then decided to head back to camp. On our way back we had a quick glimpse of a leopard, but soon disappeared into the bush. We stuck around in the hope that he would return but did not. So we headed back to camp. By now the wind had come up tremendously whereby we had to have dinner in the kitchen. We sat and chatted for a long time, until eventually the tiredness got the better of all of us. So we headed back to our tents to sleep. The wind was howling and it felt as if our tent was going to blow away.

17 September 2007

After having survived the scary night, and again waking up to lions roaring and hyena’s calling, I went through to get some tea, and heard that the lion had been right outside the ranger’s tent earlier that morning. There were tracks proving it. We all headed out in the vehicle for one last game drive. Not even a kilometre away we came across a pangolin. We were amazed as this was unusual as they are nocturnal. So we all got out and had a good look at it. It then rolled into a tight ball. It was great seeing it. When we got back, we all sat down at the dinner table to enjoy breakfast. Knowing it was our last meal together, we really took our time. We packed up and headed back to Josmacs where we said our good-byes.

It was such an awesome experience; it’s not every day you get the opportunity to wake up to the sounds of lions roaring! We will surely miss the fantastic staff and the amazing experiences we had.

A big thank you must go to Ingrid for arranging a fantastic walking safari, Conrad, for his excellent guiding skills and the Kitchen staff for the delicious cuisine. In addition, thanks to Inge at Shibula for arranging our site inspection.

During the last week, we have had a lot of rain, which has brought on new growth on the areas that were burnt latterly last month. Many wildebeest and zebra have crossed west to east and are now seen scattered through out Rhino Ridge, paradise and Topi plains. Good numbers will also be seen in the Koiyaki conservation areas. The 12^th, 13^th and 14^th were good days and some excellent sightings with many crossing just below the main crossing points at paradise. There has also been some very good crocodile activity.

 Cats

Leopard and cheetah sightings have been very rewarding just recently with up to three different Leopards and six Cheetahs seen in a single morning’s game drive. The female with the two cubs has given much enjoyment to many viewers, as there are many Thomson Gazelle fawns about so the cubs have an opportunity to learn. Good Lion sightings with many Wildebeest and Zebra were seen taken at the crossing points.

Governor's Camp

We have just released our Botswana Green Season Specials for Southern African Residents.

During summer, the rains turn the Okavango Delta into all the shades of green. Grazers move out of the woodlands of the higher lying islands to give birth on the plains. This event also attracts predators and makes for some interest interactions. The birdlife is also outstanding.

To the north of the Okavango lies the Linyanti Concession. There are only 3 camps in this vast reserve providing exclusivity, remoteness and a sense of space. The main features of this area is the Linyanti River, the woodlands in the interior and the Savute Channel. Game viewing is unrivalled with high concentrations of zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and kudu. Predators include lion, leopard, spotted hyaena, wild dog and cheetah.

This special runs from 1 December to 15 March 2008 (excluding 20 December to 9 January) and is open to Southern Africa Residents only. For a full list of camps participating in this season's special, please contact us.

3 nights Maun - Okavango - Maun from R6359 per person sharing.

3 nights Maun - Linyanti - Maun from R7159 per person sharing.

Contact us for further details.

As you might have noticed from this Blog, Brett from SUNSAFARIS is fascinated by lion pride dynamics. Therefore please find below the latest news from the lions at Duba Plains. Duba Plains is one of Botswana's most remote camps and Brett's personal favourite! PS: Watch the DVD, Relentless Enemies by Derek & Beverly Joubert to witness the Tsaro Pride in action.

The buffalo herd is still looking very healthy, and constantly moving around the concession due to pressure from the Tsaro Pride. They often cross to the wetter part of the extended Duba area (Paradise and Sakoyi Islands in the east) that we cannot access due the presence of permanent deep water channels, although they never seem to spend too much time in these areas. Overall we are of the impression that buffalo numbers are increasing and attribute this to decreased hunting success of the local lion prides and the resultant better recruitment rates of calves into the herd. The respective strategies of the buffalo herd in defending their number from the lions and the lions in attempting to outwit the herd continue to enthral us. Interactions between the two species very often result in badly injured cows and calves that have been rescued from death by the herd. This can lead to infection and the wounded buffalo may die. In the month of July we came across two calves and a cow that appeared to have died in such circumstances.

We are very pleased to see an addition of two lions to the Tsaro Pride. Junior the young male who is almost two and half years now, is doing very well. He has been seen on several occasions initiating the hunting, but we think that he still needs a little more time to learn! Very often he has narrowly missed the fierce horns of buffalo and is slowly realising those horns can do him serious harm. The second addition is a female cub of about seven and a half months. We hope she will make it as well as she has already passed the most vulnerable stage of being killed by other lionesses (which was the fate of previous litters). We think this is a result of her being looked after by two lionesses which are extremely protective over her - the same reasoning applying to Junior.

It was very impressive recently to see one of the most ruthless cub killers, 'Silver Eye', growling and exposing her deadly canines at this cub. She was badly attacked by the two females that look after this young cub, and since then has very often been denied any chance to get anywhere close to her. One of the lionesses ('Machine Gun') had cubs on the northern side of the camp, probably wanting to keep them away from the rest of the pride until a certain stage. This worked out well for that period as the cubs at least made it to at least 4-5 months, but unfortunately after only five days of introduction to the rest of the pride they were all found dead. We are not sure if 'Silver Eye' was responsible for any of the deaths. In one case only did the guides witness the death of a cub. It was killed by two other females, which was not really surprising as they have been witnessed killing cubs before. These two lionesses associate more with the silver-eyed female than any other lioness in the pride. The bereft mother (Machine Gun) was already seen mating by the second week of July. Currently we have one lioness with one cub estimated at three months old. Despite their age (about 16 years), the Duba Boys still continue as the proud leaders of the Tsaro Pride in their domain.

The Skimmer Pride has only been seen once in July. They were seen in the vicinity of the buffalo herd on the north-western side of the camp. This was from a distance, as the Tsaro Pride was very close to the herd and prevented the approach of the Skimmer Pride. The composition is still three lionesses as from about seven months ago. We are now beginning to be convinced that the rest of the pride has emigrated from the area completely. The three that we see are all the young females of about 4 and half years old.

Renate recently assisted the Gray Family with a 3 night safari on the Garden Route at Idwala Safari Lodge. Read their feedback below.

Regards Warren Gray

Renate from SUNSAFARIS recently assisted the The Fordham Family in planning a fantastic safari in the Timbavati and Sabi Sands in the Greater Kruger Park. Their booking consisted of 2 nights at Motswari Safari Lodge, 3 nights at Arathusa Safari Lodge and road & light aircraft transfers thorughtout. Read their feedback below:

Hello Brett and Renate,

I wanted to write to you today and thank you for arranging our holiday / safari in South Africa.

This was the first time we had ever tried out this type of holiday, and your input and guidance in helping to choose a tailor made' safari resulted in us having the most amazing and wonderful experience. 

Both the Motswari and Arathusa lodges were of the highest standard and faultless in every way. The people running each lodge were complete professionals and should be awarded the maximum praise.

Over the years, I have been fortunate to of travelled to many places in the world and experienced both leisure and cultural diversification, but never have I returned from any holiday and felt so privileged, content and gratified, than I did than when returning from South Africa.

Again, many, many thanks for all your efforts and we very much hope to repeat this wonderful experience next year.

Regards

Carl, Rachel and Max.