A Reason for Every Season

As we approach our southern African safari low season, here are some helpful reminders for why there is a reason for every season and why the summers are an amazing time to visit our lodges.

 Chundukwa River Lodge – witness the Mighty Zambezi

The summer months are an impressive time to view the falls as the Zambezi levels are at their highest, making for an impressive sight from the Livingstone side of the falls and if you want to get completely soaked…. Then visit the Zimbabwe side too! Great specials available at Chundukwa making a long stay over this time so worth it!

 Muchenje Safari Lodge – Chobe vs Kruger

The rainy season can often leave visitors wondering if they are going to be able to do much with the onset of the summer rains – I had put together some statistics comparing Kruger summer rainfall with Chobe – and there’s not much in it – but see the below the benefits of the Chobe…

-          During the summer months the prices are more comparative to the Kruger Lodges

-          TThe Chobe Flood plains allow for great open unrestricted viewing

-          Arrival of the next generation of antelope mean exciting predator action and cute baby pictures

-          More safari activities at Muchenje – water and land activities allow a more varied experience

Setari Camp – Birding Paradise

I challenge anyone to not be interested in birds by the time they reach the jetty at Setari after taking the boat transfer from the airstrip.  Being flanked by 15 pied kingfishers as you cruise down the channels brings a whole new dimension to a safari.  the arrival of summer brings many additional migrant species, making this the birding Mecca!

 Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge – Keeping it cool!

Zululand is renown for its summer temperatures, but now with new installed airconditioning and your own private plunge pool - you can keep cool throughout the summer months.

 Anvil Bay – Marine Safaris

Never underestimate the marine safari that guests at Anvil Bay enjoy all year round – but the most fascinating of times is over summer when the loggerhead & leatherback turtles heave themselves over the sand to nest.