The Travel Butlers Blog
I have just recently returned from 4 wonderful days in the Masai Mara, courtesy of Atua Enkop Africa. There is so much to say about the trip, although it was only for 4 days, that I am going to break the story down into different blog posts. I am going to start my Marvellous Mara […] Read More
MalaMala – synonymous with the bygone era of romantic safaris, Hollywood superstars and exclusive game viewing. Celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, in 1964 the MalaMala land was sold to Michael Rattray who since then has grown the brand to be one of the most famous in the world of safari goers, and who was […] Read More
I watched Marley and Me last night (again), and unashamedly sobbed my heart out (again). Even my husband had a little tear in his eye. It got me thinking about just how strong the bond is between a pet and their owner, and then that led me onto how strong the bond is between a […] Read More
A very common phrase that you will see when you are searching for your South African safari is the term ‘fenced reserve’. But what exactly does this mean? For those not in the travel industry, it may seem like an extra word that has just been added to the description of the reserve, to fill […] Read More
A few years ago, I was on safari in Sabi Sands, staying at Savanna Private Game Reserve. On the way back to the lodge one early evening, we saw a herd of about 40 buffalo, with several young. 2 minutes later, we caught sight of the pride of lions, sitting up in the long grass, with […] Read More
Our 2nd folklore story ! Why Lion Hunt Buffalo In the Beginning, the Buffalo used to hunt and eat meat, and was the King of the Bush. All the other animals, including the Lion, feared Buffalo. One day, Lion was sleeping under a tree when Buffalo walked past. Buffalo was just about to charge Lion, […] Read More
Guests at Singita in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve have been priviledges to witness some great lion sightings recently, including battles with large herds of buffalo. One pride of lions surpassed themselves on one hunt, and took down 6 buffalo in one go – enough to feed on for quite a few days ! We […] Read More
Makalali, home of the stunning Garonga Safari Camp, released their first herd of buffalo into the reserve yesterday. The reserve is now host to all of the Big 5 animals for the first time in 80 years! Anyone who thinks buffalo are just biggish cows should take a look at the well known Battle at Kruger […] Read More
