A number of the private lodges offer a sleep-out experience. Typically they will have a platform built into a tree somewhere out in the reserve. Before dinner your ranger will drive you out to the platform where a table will be set out, along with a comfortable bed swathed in a mosquito net. After enjoying a meal and sundowner, you’ll be left alone with a lamp, a torch and a radio for an amazing night. Truth be told, you’re unlikely to sleep a great deal, the excitement of being right amongst the bush, straining to hear every sound and wondering what might be prowling around beneath you is likely to see to that. And once you do doze off, the dawn chorus of a million birds, ably supported by the monkeys, will rouse you in time for your ranger bringing you your breakfast. Sleep outs are a fantastic way for the adventurous to experience the bush; it goes without saying that they are of course weather-dependent!
We offer tailor-made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Our experts Catherine, Kirsty and Lisa are dedicated to all things South Africa and are here to help you plan your perfect trip.
Catherine fell for Africa in 2000 and has been back countless times ever since. With South Africa being one of her favourite spots, she’s your go-to for everything from self-drives to safaris, hikes and vineyards.
With family living just outside Kruger National Park, Kirsty’s been travelling to South Africa for more than 20 years. From solo trips to family adventures, she knows the country inside out – and always finds new reasons to return.
Our resident South African, our Lisa really has spent a lifetime exploring the country. Especially fond of Kruger, coastal drives and any excuse for a well-earned sundowner with a view, she brings real passion and knowledge to every holiday she plans.
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