Travelling on safari comes with a lot of preparation and a few questions, especially for first-time safari goers. One of the more serious ones is that about malaria. It is widely known that malaria is one of the most serious and common tropical diseases in the world. However, there is no reason why this disease should deter you from experiencing your bucket list safari. By understanding the facts, and taking the necessary precautions, we at Thornybush are here to help…
Read MoreElephants have roamed the world for a long, long time. 55 millions years, in fact. So who better to take advice from, than an elephant, who surely knows a thing or two about how to survive life in the wild. Elephants are the pillars of Africa’s balance in the ecosystem. Trampling forests and shrubbery may be seen as an art of destruction by human eyes, but in fact this is to create space for smaller shrubbery to grow and flourish.…
Read MoreIt’s a warm African afternoon and your guide welcomes you on your first 4x4 safari outing, after reminding you about the rules of a game drive, you set off to find your first wildlife sighting. Game drives are the best way to truly experience the African bushveld. Armed with a professional guide and tracker in an open game vehicle, the feeling of becoming one with nature has never been so attainable. But knowing the rules of how to behave…
Read MoreIf you are planning a family vacation, turn your sights away from the gorgeous beaches and exciting cities for a moment and consider these reasons why a safari is great for family bonding. A Safari is The Ideal Break from Routine During our daily lives, we are all so engrossed in what we must accomplish each day, that there's no time left for anything, let alone communicating with each other. On safari, this all changes. While you're 'cut off' out…
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