Open Land Cruiser safari cars are used with well trained rangers, who are always willing to share their knowledge of the wildlife with you.
Game Drives
Spend your early mornings, after a wakeup call and coffee, wandering across the southern region of Thornybush, South Africa. With over 140 mammal species, including the big 5, animal spotting is not a problem here. Your professional guide and ranger will help you to identify the animals and birds and also help you to interpret the actions of them too.
In the late afternoons set out again and watch as the herds gather ready to begin another night of trepidation. Watch for the predators that follow the herds, anticipating their evening meal.
Bush Walk
Take a walk on the wild side, and venture out into the bush with an armed ranger and guide. Here you take a close look at the smaller things that are often missed in a vehicle. The smell of the various plants and musky scent of the game. Elephants have an identifiable aroma that you can easily identify, even before seeing the mighty beasts.
Look for territorial markings that the big cats use to demarcate their range. Listen to the bird calls and try to identify the owner hidden in the bushes. Game walks are also a great way to walk off all the delicious foods consumed at Waterbuck Lodge.
Bird Watching
With Waterbuck Game Lodge situated adjacent to a water estuary the bird life is rich and varied. During your stay here, take some time to search for the 570 species that have been recorded. You never know you may find some new birds to add to your own list.Dining
The days start early with a wakeup call, with tea, coffee and rusks served at the main deck. As the first rays of light begin to show it’s time to head off for your first drive of the day. You’ll be able to stop for refreshments and a leg stretch during the drive before, returning to camp for a delicious buffet continental and English breakfast brunch around 10h00.
A light lunch is served around 15h00, before you set out again for some more exciting game viewing. Sundowners and nibbles accompany you on your afternoon drive, a lovely way to salute the sun as it sinks below the horizon. Evening meals are served either in the boma around a campfire or in the dining area. The three course evening feast is either served buffet style, d’hôtel or a la carte.
When visiting the Northern Province’s Thornybush Game Reserve, you will likely encounter pampering more suited for royalty....