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| The Rhino African expedition on a Lion Sands Game Drive | We are not sure we'd be comfortable with the Ulusaba trackers job! | We were lucky enough to see a rare sighting of mating Lions in the Sabi Sand | ||||||
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The Rhino Africa Kruger/Sabi Sand expedition Last month a group of 'Rhino Africans' donned their woolly hats and set off to the Kruger to experience the natural tranquility of the bush. Most people head to the Kruger National Park in Summer (Sept to March) but we found the winter experience just as pleasurable. The mornings and evenings were chilly (hence the woolly hats!) but the days were beautifully warm and sunny, especially compared to stormy Cape Town from whence we had come! The Rhino travel expedition had a fair number of Kruger initiates so the mood was festive and we bounced around like children awaiting Santa's stocking. After arriving at Johannesburg International Airport we hired a car and drove the easily navigated route to the Park. We arrived at Shishangeni Lodge in the south-eastern part of the Kruger National Park to find elephants munching on Acacia trees just next to the main lodge! The following two days were spent in the Sabi Sand Reserve which shares fenceless borders with the Kruger National Park. The Sabi Sand experience is a far more exclusive one and the reserve is especially famous for their BIG cats! We saw mating lion's (a rare sighting!) and leopards so close we were mesmerised by the wild power in their eyes. My personal favourite was sitting quietly in our open landrover amidst a herd of elephants grazing in the morning sunlight. Our first night in the Sabi Sand was spent at Richard Branson's Ulusaba Private Game Reserve. Sundowners at Rock Lodge afforded us spectacular views of the plains as it is set high up on a rocky outcrop. The magnetism of dinner after a long day lured us down to Ulusaba's Safari Lodge for dinner and rest. On our final night, we enjoyed the quiet and exclusive tranquility of Lion Sands Private Game Reserve. On arrival we were whisked off to indulge in Moet & Chardon and strawberries at one of the beautifully situated and private Ivory Lodge suites. Elephants strolled past on cue as the sun bid farewell and we all sighed at the thought of returning to laptops, mobile phones and emails. The Lion Sands team made sure we sent home in style and we enjoyed great wine and delicious food in the Boma (outdoor area with BIG fire) for dinner. The Kruger National Park is one of those places that captures your imagination and ignites a deep passion for Africa. The memories are ones that linger - even for us locals. Read our detailed itinerary |
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Most travellers rush in and out of the Kruger without realising that the surrounding areas offer some spectacular sights. If you have time and are self driving, we really recommend that you visit the Kruger Surrounds and explore the Panoramic Route. God's Window, Pilgrim's Rest and the Blyde River Canyon are just some of the renowned and beautiful attractions along this spectacular route. Wildlife, waterfalls, forests and rivers abound along the Panoramic Route and it is the perfect place to relax and unwind before or after your Kruger Safari. The area is famous for its warm hospitality and tranquil relaxation. |
Do you 'Sprechen sie Deutsch' ? Rhino Africa are delighted to announce the launch of www.RhinoAfrika.de the first web-based tour operator to cater exclusively to the needs of the German speaking traveller throughout Southern Africa. Germany is South Africa's biggest source market for leisure tourists, with an estimated 72% of German's having access to the internet and 93% of those using the internet for research when planning their holiday. Rhino Afrika provides our prospective German speaking clients with up to date travel information, accommodation descriptions, tours and maps. Clients will communicate with experienced German speaking consultants who are able to assist with tailormade itineraries and holidays. |
Our top luxury Kruger tour includes a 3 night stay at the exclusive Lion Sands Private Game Reserve, voted 'Best Hotel in the World' (Tatler Magazine 2006) and a visit to beautiful Cape Town. If you are in search of the ultimate luxury and relaxation, then this is the tour for you. A private safari experience in the Sabi Sand Reserve will create truly exceptional memories. The Sabi Sand Private Reserve is adjacent to the Kruger Park and shares fenceless borders with the park. The tour combines the tranquillity of the African Bush and seeing the Big Five with the sophisticated buzz of the beautiful city of Cape Town. |
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