Safaris come in all forms and sizes, and although you do not would like to be confined to an ‘everyday’ trip, there are some things that define the luxurious South African safari.
It should be a time filled with experiences that are designed according to your own personal preferences and desires to allow you to feel connected to nature in a profound way. Since a safari involves more than just the ability to cross off a specific location, animal, or event from your list of buckets. It could be an enjoyable and transformative experience that you will remember even after you’ve left the bushes.
These five experiences are luxurious safaris South Africa is all about!
Small, intimate lodgings Sometimes, less is more, especially when you are in a camp for a safaris like Rhino Sands Safari Camp, which is a place that values intimacy and privacy. It is a pleasure the knowledge that you are sharing your camp with one other guest. Imagine a huge tented suite that includes a bedroom, lounge, and bathroom that opens to a deck that is private with an infinity swimming pool and an expansive view of the forest, which is yours only to take in.
While the main focus of a safari revolves around games, drives, and meal times, the day is laced with experiences that are distinct from the day before. As part of an authentic and personal experience, you must be able to choose what you engage in every day.
Exclusive safari destination
In a game reserve that is private, you don’t have to share the most memorable moments of your safari with others. The lodges are smaller within reserves that are owned by an independent company so that there is lesser human traffic, which will ensure the environment is not impacted and provide a more pleasant quality of experience for guests. Guides on private reserves also communicate observations with their colleagues via radio, increasing the chance of encountering rare species like rhinos, leopards, and cheetahs.
A national park owned by the government, in contrast, has lower entry costs, day trips, and self-drives, as well as more accommodations. This means that there is a higher likelihood of being interrupted by the motors in other vehicles and chattering guests.
Experiences in the bush that are immersive
The main benefit of a luxurious South African safari is those additional – and sometimes surprising guests with experiences that let you be awestruck by the beauty and wonder that is the African bush. As you return to the camp to eat dinner, your tour guide may take you to a hilltop where tables are stocked with gourmet food and drinks that can be enjoyed in the evening.
The bush stop in the morning could be located in front of a watering hole, and you’ll be able to watch the crocodiles and hippos get up as you sip that first cup of coffee. A romantic dinner with the stars on the exclusive deck. thank you note upon arrival and a turndown service every evening, as well as a bubbly bath smothered in flower petals. These are just a few of the elements that add to your luxury.
Service that is warm and attentive.
One of the best parts of a luxurious safari is the experienced and personal service. In a camp that is small, every guest is one of the people that staff gets to know and sometimes become acquaintances with. The same guide will be there for all the time you are there and will exceed your expectations to make your safari the best vacation ever.
Guides in smaller camps are well-trained and friendly, with years of experience in the wilderness. You’ll gain knowledge and observe all the things around you with expert eyes. Their local knowledge of the landscape and a deep knowledge of the behavior of wildlife increases the chances of catching spectacular sights is considerably enhanced.
Eco-friendly luxurious
A luxurious tour within South Africa should be underpinned by a green philosophy and practices. Coordinating and managing game drives on the properties within the reserve eases stress on wildlife and the bush. Smaller camps built on stilts high above the ground, designed to allow for maximum natural airflow and powered by solar energy, make for an unforgettable safari experience that causes little impact on the ecosystem.
