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Hideaways Amava River Lodge. New name, same service excellence.
David Batzofin
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July 4, 2025
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The word "Amava" means "experiences" in isiXhosa. And to prove that point, these are some of my experiences during a recent return visit to this...
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Sun Destinations Nambu Camp. Where the new and the existing combine...
David Batzofin
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May 12, 2025
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Welcome to Nambu Camp... The word "hospitality" is from the Latin "hospes", meaning host, guest or stranger. This Latin term evolved into "hospitalitas," which denoted...
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Spaces and places at Sausage Tree Safari Camp.
David Batzofin
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May 12, 2025
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Is it wine o'clock somewhere? It may be, but at Sausage Tree Safari Camp, the welcome drink is a home-made non-alcoholic brew that was more...
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Sun Destinations. Nambu Camp, out and about
David Batzofin
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March 17, 2025
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Sunrise... The first light of dawn stretches across the vast African horizon, painting the sky in deep shades of purple that melt into fiery bursts...
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Antares Bush Camp & Safaris.
David Batzofin
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April 4, 2022
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After having navigated a series of gravel roads that I thought were going to lead me nowhere, I finally arrived at my destination, Antares...
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Falling from the trees at Umgede Hide. Antares Bush Camp &...
David Batzofin
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February 21, 2022
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Hidden in plain sight, The Umgede Hide at Antares Bush Camp & Safaris, which is where owner Ian Owtram and I spent most of...
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Lion sightings at Naledi Game Lodge.
David Batzofin
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February 5, 2021
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Time to head out...there is nothing like the excitement that starts to build the moment the engine of the game viewer comes to life....
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On the road again…Travel & Things heads out on a research...
David Batzofin
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September 14, 2020
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My regular readers know that Travel & Things publish postings on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. But for the next two weeks, that will...