A Day in the Life... SoUTH aFRICan SaFaRI LoDGE
SafaRi loDGeS oR CaMPS oR ReSeRveS aRe loCaTeD in The until the game drive later in the day. Mid-day activities include
BuSH. Most are generally small (rarely accommodating more safari walks, reading, or visiting with other guests; a gym
than 30 guests at one time) and most are all-inclusive (less workout or spa treatment, or organized excursions like a visit to a
gratuities). Prepare to be pampered. Prepare to relax. Prepare local village or animal rehab center. A seated lunch is generally
for your life to be changed. My memories of our stay at Kings served in the afternoon.
Camp in the Timbavati Private nature Reserve will last a lifetime
and I know I’ll return one day. Depending upon the time of the year afternoon game drives
generally begin between 3-4 p.m. The habits and habitats of
The morning wakeup call comes at 5 a.m. There are a few creatures are different from morning to evening so experiences
moments to freshen up, get dressed and make your way to a vary day to day. Just around sunset the guide will find a safe
central meeting area at the lodge. Tea, coffee and light snacks and picturesque spot to park the vehicle and set up sundowners
are served before heading out on a 3-3.5 hour morning game (def: drink taken at sunset). The lions are roaring, the sun
drive. vehicles are the 4-wheel drive Range Rover type, open is setting and you’re sipping a chilled glass of Franschhoeck
air and seat 6-10 guests. Guests generally stay with the same Sauvignon Blanc. The tracker may use a spotlight on the drive
driver/guide and tracker during the stay. The private reserves back to the lodge to search for elusive wildlife.
that adjoin Kruger national Park (Thornybush, Timbavati, and
Sabi Sands) allow off-road driving and animals roam as they At the end of a great day it’s back to camp to freshen up, take
please so the tracker also assists the driver/guide in finding a a hot bath, or enjoy a glass of sherry before dinner. The main
safe route. meal of the day may be served in the dining room, Boma style or
possibly a private romantic meal on your patio overlooking the
With the wind blowing through your hair you set out to find dark wilderness.
animals, search for birds and learn about the ecology of the
reserve. With any luck you’ll spot the Big Five during your stay. Best times to go:
After hours in the bush you’ll be hungry so it is back to camp for May through october is the dry winter season and
a shower, fresh clothes and a little relaxation. A hearty breakfast will offer the best wildlife.
is served and then the rest of the morning and afternoon is free
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