Green Travel Experiences

August 2009 – Travel Experiences Update

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Sanwild Wildlife Sanctuary

The stylish Savannah Private Bush Camp consists of four luxury chalets with en-suite bathrooms and thatched roofs. Satellite television is available in all the chalets.

The central facility is set in beautiful gardens with a rock pool where guests can escape the heat while keeping a close eye on a wide variety of wild animals drinking from the waterhole a mere 80 meters away. The camp is completely fenced to keep out SanWild’s large wild animals like elephants, rhinos and hippos.

Your hosts, Ellen and Gary are ready to welcome you and to ensure that your stay is a memorable one. Meals are served in the dining room cum lounge that has a huge fireplace for those cold rainy days. A veranda under thatch leads off to the dining room and includes a small pub where guests can relax or socialize during the day. Some evenings are spent in the open-air boma area where meals can be prepared next to a campfire or you might very well be surprised with a bush supper that is enjoyed in the bush. These special suppers are offered in the wilderness areas of the reserve and the venue is changed regularly to provide a unique and special bush experience.

A maximum of eight to ten people can be accommodated in the Savannah Private Bush Camp at any given time. The camp is also available to groups or for corporate bookings. Guided eco-ranger walks are done very early in the morning or you can choose to take a leisurely morning or afternoon game drive. Night drives are done by special arrangement.

Facilities and services:
Savannah Private Bush Camp located on a 6000 hectares game reserve

Facilities in rooms/units:
DSTV television, en –suite bathrooms, coffee/tea facilities
Activities on your premises: Games drives, guided eco trails, visits to our Wildlife rehabilitation centre and large predator facilities and helicopter trips with prior arrangement ( weather permitting)

Activities close by:
White river rafting, horse riding,quad biking,hiking trials

Nearby attractions:
Kruger National Park, Cheetah Project, Blyde river canyon, Pilgrims rust,God’s Window
Kruger National Park   50 Kms

Languages spoken:
English;Afrikaans

Closest Airport:
Phalaborwa airport

Closest market/shopping :
Tzaneen

Closest Train station:
Letsitele

Green accreditation:
Wildlife Rehabilitation centre

Address:
Harmony nr 8 Gravelotte;
Limpopo Province; South Africa
Town/Village: Gravelotte
Telephone : 021-9871493
Fax: 021-9876171
Email : reservations@sanwild.org
Website : www.sanwild.org

Bhejane Nature Training

African Wildlife Adventures in Zululand

Bhejane Nature Training offers a variety of courses, and African Wildlife and Adventure experiences such as Professional Field Guide training and our Ubuntu Wild African nature experiences.

We operate around various camps in the Northern Zululand and Maputaland areas of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. (Watch this space for news about our new permanent training camp)
 
· Choose between our recreational, personal development or professional programmes
· With more than 10 years experience in guiding and training industries, we have found the essential elements to make sure you get the most of your time and money spent.
· Contribute to local community development by taking part in one of our programmes.
· Sponsor a local previously disadvantaged community member to undergo professional career training with us.

 
You’re only regret will be that you have waited so long to take part in a Ubuntu Wild programme!  Ubuntu is an African Philosophy – a way of life that recognizes that “I am who I am, because of those around me”.  Bhejane Nature Training, takes this concept further to include the natural environment around us as well.  Join us for the Ubuntu Wild 7 day or 14 day experience to learn about nature and ecology, experience nature first hand, as if you are the guide and get an understanding of the unique way of life of the Thonga and Zulu people of rural Zululand and Maputaland.

Ubuntu Wild is an all inclusive programme including accommodation at Thonga Village and Mkuze Game Reserve.  Game Viewing and Trails take place in the nearby Ndumo Game Reserve, Tembe Elephant Park and Mkuze Game Reserve. Cultural tours and experiences take place at Thonga Village, a community owned and run camp, and it surrounding areas.

Facilities and services:

Facilities in rooms/units:
Accommodation at Thonga Village is in traditional Thonga Style huts. 
Warm running water is available for showering and bathing
No Electricity

Activities on your premises:
Canoeing – set out early in the morning with the local fishermen
Birding
Thonga Cultural Experience
Zulu Cultural Experience

Activities close by:
Birding at Ndumo and Mkuze, where more than 60% of Southern Africa’s bird species have been recorded.
Elephanting and Rhinoing in association with Space for Elephants
Game viewing and walking trails in Tembe and Mkuze
Languages spoken:
English, Zulu
Closest Airport:
Durban International
Closest market/shopping :
Shops and markets available in surrounding towns of Ndumo, Jozini and Mkuze

Hosts: Dylan & Christa Panos
Town : Mkuze
Region: Zululand & Maputaland
Telephone :  083 726 3826
Email Address: info@bhejanenaturetraining.com
Website Address: www.bhejanenaturetraining.com

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