SA: Sabi Sands – Djuma – 2021

DJUMA (roar of the lion) is comprised of two separate lodges called Vyuatela (Vuyatela — the name means “come visit again” in Shangaan ) and Galago (Bushbaby) which each sleeps 10 people. An eclectic mix of Afrikaans, colonial and traditional African decor differentiate it from its competitors: a hybrid of traditional building methods, a touch of shack chic and colourful, modern South African, township-style art works. Swirling colourful mosaics, the work of Pippa Moolman (wife of owner, Jurie), brighten up everything from bland walls, plant pots and polished cement floors. And the chandelier in the main lodge’s dining room is made from Coke bottles. AN AMAZING AND SPECIAL PLACE - SO SAD ITS DOORS HAS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BUT VALUE ALL OUR MEMORIES!

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SA: Hoedspruit – Elephant Encounter 2021

Hazy Elephant Sanctuary is home to two orphaned African elephant bulls, Kasper and Kitso. They have now closed their doors but use to host elephant interactions with the bulls where you could scrub them and feed them - you really feel their enormity and majesty when standing next to them!

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Namibia: 2021 – Etosha Pan: Onkoshi to Okonjima

Okonjima - from the Herero word meaning place of the baboons, lies nestled in the unspoilt beauty of the Omboroko Mountains, part of the well-known Waterberg Plateau, halfway between Windhoek and Etosha. Okonjima offers a variety of different accommodation facilities and is also home to the AfriCat Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to the long-term conservation of Namibia’s large carnivores and other endangered species.

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Namibia: 2021 – Etosha Pan – Namutoni to Onkoshi

Onkoshi Camp is on the rim of the Etosha Pan on a secluded peninsula. Onkoshi is a low impact, environmentally friendly establishment. Since the lodge offers only 15 units with 30 beds, it guarantees a genuinely personal and exclusive experience. Significantly, the location is entirely out of view of current tourist routes and all other developments in the area.

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Namibia: 2021 – Etosha Pan – Olifantsrus – Okaukuejo

Okaukuejo is the administrative center for the Etosha National Park in Namibia. The rest camp was formerly a military outpost founded in 1901. Okaukuejo is home to one of the most popular waterholes in the Etosha National Park. It is instrumental in the dry seasons when the animals have no natural water elsewhere in the region. A highlight is observing the endangered black rhino who gather after dark.

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