The Travel Butlers Blog
Savanna is situated near the Newington Gate entrance, in the famous Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, and offers the ambience of a romantic bygone era. The luxury tented suites combine the romance of a tented roof and draped inner ceiling, and ensure the utmost privacy. With only 14 guests, the staff have the time and […] Read More
One of the main advantages of going on safari in the Kruger area just after the January / February rains is that many animals will give birth during this period. Lucky safari goers recently to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, who have been staying at Savanna Game Lodge, will have enjoyed, I am sure, seeing […] Read More
Savanna tented lodge in the Sabi Sands has always been a favourite of ours here at Travel Butlers – in fact it was the first place that Tracey & I ever went on safari all those years ago! You should have seen her face when I said we were staying in a tent….and then again when she saw […] Read More
We get a monthly update from one of our favourite lodges in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Savanna – and this month’s newsletter has some very interesting wildlife stories ! The first one involves an unusual incident in the middle of the month when a leopard was confronted by a large male baboon. The baboon […] Read More
A couple of days ago I mentioned that Savanna Private Game Reserve is one of our personal favourites, and today we just received their newsletter which included the picture below. The story behind this is that the Makubela female leopard has given birth and has produced two cubs that are now approximately 2½ weeks old. […] Read More
For most people the idea of spending the night under canvas surrounded by the sounds of the African bush brings to mind the romance of a bygone age of adventure. Fortunately there are dozens of tented safari camps all across South Africa where it is possible to recapture this magic. From Bayethe Lodge (Shamwari), Lalibela […] Read More
Following on from last weeks listing of top lodges for families in malaria free areas, today we are having a look at our most popular lodges for families in the Greater Kruger area. The first point to bear in mind when looking at family lodges in the Kruger area is that the average age of children staying at lodges in […] Read More
