The Schedule

In the following we would like to give you a glimpse into a typical day on our Walking Safari as well as an overview of what those days in the bush look like. Although we don't want to make our schedule too rigid but rather keep it flexible dependent on the movement of the animals, their behavior during a specific season, dependent on the interest of our guests, and other external factors like the weather. But still we believe in a certain structure and want to give you an idea of what you can expect during our time together.

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On our first day of our safari the guests arrive by transfer from Hoedspruit in the early afternoon. Alternatively we meet them directly at the gate, where they arrive with their own (rental-)car.

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After everyone was shown their tent, there is an introduction and

some snacks in the main area. At around three o'clock we go out on a short walk to get everyone used to the new environment and stretch our legs after a day of traveling.

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This is a little structure on how a typical day might look like:

5:00 | Wake-up

5:30 | Coffee, Tea and Rusks in the main area

6:00 | Morning Walk / Drive: We head out early morning on foot from camp or direve out to walk in a different area. To rest our feet we might even go on a sole game drive.

12:00 | At around 12 o'clock we arrive back in camp, on some days we might come back a bit earlier and on others later. Now you have about an hour for yourself before lunch is ready.

13:00 | Lunchtime

14:00 | Time for yourself to relax, to cool down in the splash pool, to read a book or take a nap.

15:00 | Afternoon activity: The exact activity in the afternoon can vary, as in the morning.

18:00 | Enjoy the sunset, refreshment around the fire and enjoying whatever comes to the waterhole at night.

19:00 | Dinnertime

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On our walks we are always on the lookout for the Big Five but will show you a lot of smaller things like insects, birds, trees, flowers, tracks and signs and much more. We like to teach you about how nature is all connected and every little thing has its purpose and superpower. 

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Since Selati Game Reserve is home of the very unique Cycad Reserve, we hike to the top and show you the highly endangered cycads and the stunning view. 

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One morning we hike up the highest mountain in the area called La Bela France. Around the mountain you can usually find Black Rhino, Elephants and Elands. We slowly spiral up the mountain towards the peak. Vultures normally fly around the mountain due to the updrafts it creates, giving you a spectacular view of White-backed Vultures as they soar around you.

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If we get the change we leave early morning with the vehicle towards the area of an archeological site. The last stretch we walk on foot to explore the hill and its surroundings. While having our breakfast break on top of the hill it gives us the opportunity to spot some elephants, rhinos or lions.

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One evening after dinner we head out for a night drive introducing you to the night life of the bush. We drive with a spotlight searching for some nocturnal creatures, like leopard, lion, genet, civit, various mongoose species, bush babies and much more.

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On another occasion an astronomy talk is waiting after dinner, where we introduce you to the stars of the southern hemisphere.

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As John Lennon already mentioned: "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans." This is typical for the bush too, and the reason why we adapt our schedule to whatever happens around us.