Big Five

January 7, 2009

Tintswalo Safari Lodge

You are treated at Tintswalo in the same way the owners treat their staff, like family. It’s like being a guest at a luxury villa of an old family acquaintance, […]
October 29, 2008

Elephants march through Mfuwe Lodge

  The 18-room Mfuwe Lodge has a large reception area particularly suited to wandering elephants. Their favourite mango trees are just on the other side of the building and they […]
October 24, 2008

Makanyane Safari Lodge

My first introduction to Makanyane Safari Lodge was a face to face meeting with an elephant at the door of my cottage. “I’ll just go and shoo him away, said […]
June 26, 2008

Shibula Lodge & Bush Spa, Welgevonden, South Africa

  Decor: Eclectic unresolved mix of Afro, European, Bali, Persian and the smart home décor shop in the mall. Food:  Refined, inventive and very tasty. Staff: Hosts and rangers treat […]
June 26, 2008

Sediba Private Game Lodge (Letlapa and Letlapala Lodges), Welgevonden, South Africa

Game Experience: Play hide and seek with the Big Five in this bushy, hilly reserve. Rangers: Ask for Justinus by name and you will get a top guide who’s funny […]