The Bush

So our 6 night 16 camp journey began. We were prepared to love the properties and to see animals but nothing in our imaginations could prepare us for how wonderful this experience would be. Each camp was superlative and the service impeccable. What is special is that each camp has taken complete advantage of its location in the bush--you feel like you are outside even when you are inside. The other great thing is that each camp is really small so there is a great feeling of intimacy. I thought I would have a favorite but what we learned is that each camp has a separate character and feel. Just in brief we visited both of the Singita properties and each has sister lodges. We explored Londolozi where if leopards are your thing you would definitely need to consider. We traveled to Lion Sands which has two lodges and even a tree house where you can sleep out under the stars--we did! Then onto Royal Malewane where you can see a heard of elephants at the watering hole just beyond the camp deck. Finally to Camp Jubulani where elephant is king. Here we were treated to a night elephant safari--the only place in the world where you can have this amazing experience. We had the rare treat to see a male lion while on this trek.

There is so much to say about each of the camps but the true star is the jungle and the wonderful animals who live there everyday. Truly there is a circle of life that you can witness. And witness not interfere is what these camps do. Because these camps are so careful with there intrusion on the jungle visitors have the opportunity to see animals rarely seen close up. We had this experience with lions and their cubs, a leopard, the rare black rhino and a cheetah.