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Ground hornbill lament
I wake early to the lament of the ground hornbill as they pick their way across the Timbitene Plain in the Kruger National Park. Doo, doo, doo-doo calls one gently. Dow, dow, dow-dow-dow replies the other. I sit up in my bed and quietly lift the front of my tarpaulin tent so that I might…
Read More9-Day Grand Nature Tour of KwaZulu-Natal
There is so much spectacular natural beauty to explore in KwaZulu-Natal and we love these special bush and beach packages advertised in Exclusive Getaways. Here’s our favourite, a glampalicious 9-Day Grand Nature Tour of KwaZulu-Natal! For other incredible special packages to experience the best rates when visiting several of our lodges, visit our website…
Read MoreWinning the Best Partnership for Poverty Reduction Award
African Responsible Tourism Awards 2017 Winning the Best Partnership for Poverty Reduction Award supported by Africa Ignite Gold winner: Isibindi African Lodges Isibindi Africa Lodges is the proud winner of the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2017 gold award for Best Partnership for Poverty Reduction! It is both humbling and a great privilege to…
Read MoreClassy wilderness stays
Who doesn’t love to be called “classy”? Exclusive Getaways has identified a stay at Isibindi Africa’s Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in the spectacular Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve as one of the ultimate luxury getaways within 300km of Durban. Click on this link to read about their special package deals for a stay at Rhino Ridge…
Read MoreTaking a contemplative approach to your safari photography
There’s nothing quite like being out on an open game vehicle in the African bushveld, a red sun rising, camera ready and every sense alert at the thrill of what you might encounter. Here are some creative practical exercises that you can try while out on safari to adopt a more contemplative approach to…
Read MoreVoted one of the best wildlife blogs!
The fabulous Kudu Social Media selected Isibindi Africa Lodges Blog as one of their favourites. We are grateful for their recognition and kind words. See what they had to say about us … Â . Â . There are countless reasons to have a blog in the wildlife tourism industry. There are also countless reasons to read…
Read MoreBeautiful Elephant Sightings
We have been appreciating some amazing elephant sightings from Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in Hluhluwe-uMfolozi Game Reserve. The size of some of these ellies are incredible. To read more about the activities on offer at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, click on this link: Activities at Rhino Ridge
Read MoreA warthog narrowly escapes a lioness
It  has been a fascinating week at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge at Hluhluhwe iMfolozi Park. The guests witnessed a stalk by a lioness that had just delivered cubs. The lioness was stalking a warthog, using every cover that was available to get as close as it could to a outrun its prey and catch it. The lioness…
Read MoreComing of Age: A review of Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge by Characterstays
Coming of Age: A review of Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge by Characterstays What sets this luxury lodge apart from all others is its spectacular location on the edge of a vast valley in Hluhluwe Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. The architecture makes the most of this setting, with a dramatic, full-height glass front and wooden deck…
Read MoreLikeminded Guests
What many of the luxury lodge websites don’t reveal, but which bitter experience has taught me, is that the enjoyment of a safari holiday depends quite extensively on your fellow guests. And this is one of the unsaid things I love most about the Isibindi Africa Lodges – the gentle, happy, like-minded guests. Perhaps…
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