Hat: A wide-brimmed or peaked for summer will give you maximum sun protection, whilst in the winter a warm hat is probably more of a concern. A sturdy aid of walking shoes: To help you feel safe and secure when walking in the bush.
Although most of your time on a game drive will be spent inside the vehicle, you may hop out for a comfort break, sundowner, or to get a closer view of interesting small flora or fauna that a guide points out.
Insect repellent: Particularly important when going on evening and night drives when mosquitos are at their most active. Sunblock: Scent-free sunblock is recommended, to apply before you head out, and take some with you to reapply as needed. Camera: This one completely depends on personal preference, and how much you want professional quality photos as a reminder of your game drive.
Whatever level of photographer you are, the general rule is to pack light so you can be nimble enough to catch shots quickly. Extra batteries and memory cards are useful, as is some sort of waterproof and dustproof bag to keep all your photography and electronic equipment in. See our guide to photography on safari. A magnification of at least 8X30 is recommended for comfortable game viewing. Water and snacks. Be sure to take drinking water out on every game drive with you in a refillable bottle.
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Things to Do. Marataba Safari Lodge is home to the largest colony of endangered Cape Vultures in the world, with more than breeding pairs Courtesy of Marataba Safari Lodge.
Carina Claassens. Copy link. Map View. Over African elephants call the park home, as well as black rhino, antelope and Cape buffalo.
Visitors can book a hop-on-guide at the reception office and enjoy the luxury of a trained guide telling you all about the park from the comfort of your vehicle. More info. Open In Google Maps. Eastern Cape, South Africa. Visit Website. Give us feedback.
Hluhluwe Game Reserve is a self-drive park but full day, half day and shorter safaris can be booked ensuring spectacular sightings. Keep an eye out for the illusive leopard and African wild dog. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. R, Upington, , South Africa. To make your experience extra special, each room has a personal butler on hand to arrange game drives and bush walks, as well as sundowner cruises and picnics. Tucked away in one of the best game reserves in South Africa, the ultra-luxurious Royal Madikwe has just five suites, including a two-bedroom villa and three-bedroom house.
Designed to maximise views of the waterhole and the surrounding bushveld, the suites all have private decks with plunge pools, sunbeds and outdoor showers. Lavish furnishings and earthy decor are complemented by fine linen and subtle splashes of colour. After your game drive, book onto a bushwalk, drumming session or stargazing session. Encompassing mountain landscapes, savannahs and valleys, the 22,ha 54,m acres Kaingo Game Reserve lies on the banks of the Mokolo River.
Up to 28 guests can sleep in the Kaingo Elephant Lodge, which is reminiscent of a traditional safari camp with its natural stone, thatched-roofs and contemporary nature-inspired interiors. Artworks by acclaimed local artists as well as ancient rock art can be seen around the reserve, which can be explored via game drives, river cruises and nature walks.
The comfortable thatched-roof suites are distinctly African with luxurious furnishings and soft, bushveld-inspired colours. Game drives are offered twice a day, in addition to guided bush walks, quad biking, cheetah tracking, horse-back safaris and hot air balloon safaris.
Looking for an alternative way to see wildlife? Adventurous types can even book an overnight camping trip. On return, kick back in one of 14 ensuite bedrooms housed inside a sandstone lodge; some offer views of the Witteberg mountains. In these uncertain times, cancel or change for free on select properties. Surrounded by untamed mountains, rivers and grasslands, Nkomazi Game Reserve is home to an abundance of wildlife and birdlife.
The Komati Tented Lodge provides you with a true glamping experience on the banks of the Komati River. Birding safaris, fly fishing and ancient rock art viewing are just some of the activities available in addition to the game drives. Izintaba Private Game Reserve is a 1,ha 2, acres malaria-free game farm in the Waterberg bushveld.
The reserve has over 40 mammal species but no dangerous animals, so you can hike and cycle safely through the grounds.
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