The Victory Garden

A Luxury Safari Story   by Safari Travel Fundi

It’s hard to believe, as the small plane touches down at Sabi Sabi’s airstrip, that we are just an easy hour’s flight from Johannesburg. It’s another world here – quiet, undisturbed, unhurried.

Elliot, who will be our guide for the duration of our trip, meets us off the plane. His ready smile, incredible bush knowledge and quiet confidence will be a hallmark of our visit; one of the things that make us long to go back. After a quick refreshment and cooling lemon towels we are ready to leave for our lodge.

A brief orientation brings us back down to earth. We are in the heart of the Sabi Sand Wildtuin, home to Africa’s big game, Elliot explains, and there are no fences between our reserve, the Kruger National Park and Mozambique. Big game? No fences? Open vehicles? The bush is deceptively quiet for a city dweller, concealing hundreds of creatures big and small. One of the other guides tells us that just the day before a pride of lions had brought down a zebra right next to the landing strip. Our safari has begun.

A luxurious African Safari Experience

Our visit to Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve came with the choice of four lodges: Bush Lodge, Little Bush Camp, Selati Camp and Earth Lodge. We opted to spend two nights at the redesigned Bush Lodge and then two at Earth Lodge, which is a popular option available to visitors. Having been told that Bush Lodge had recently undergone a total redesign and remodelling project, I was expecting to see a new-looking lodge. However, on arrival, it was difficult to imagine that Bush Lodge hadn’t been there for years, so warm and inviting is the whole atmosphere – not to mention the staff. The lodge entrance manages to be incredibly luxurious while conveying the feeling that you are visiting a close friend’s home. Sabi Sabi operations director, Rod Wyndham, who together with wife Lauren run Bush Lodge, explained that the philosophy behind Bush Lodge’s redesign centred around a providing a haven in the bush while reflecting the many African influences behind the design. Everywhere there are artefacts from all over the continent – a mix of colonial and ethnic – brought together by rich fabrics and textures and a design that looks out across the bush over a waterhole. After a brief introduction from Rod we were shown to our beautiful suite and invited to return for late afternoon tea followed by an evening safari. For those who have never experienced an African game lodge, it difficult to convey the luxury that exists in such close proximity to totally unspoilt wildlife. We were so taken with our suite we considered missing the evening drive, but eventually decided to give it a go – a very good decision in the end.

Afternoon tea is taken on one of two huge decks overlooking a waterhole and furnished with huge, comfortable chairs ideal for relaxing and surveying the bushveld. Soon we were heading out again – this time on evening safari with Elliot and Phios. We hadn’t driven very far when we spotted two giraffes feeding in a thicket. Given their proximity to our lodge I was very grateful they weren’t lions, but didn’t admit this to the party we were with – all seasoned bush goers. As our drive progressed, the heat abated, the light softened and the shadows lengthened. We saw a herd of elephants, breathtakingly close; kudu, zebra, hippo and the shy nyala before Elliot’s radio announced a sighting close by of ‘dogs’, which caused instant excitement on our Land Rover. Suddenly it dawned on me – we were about to experience what very few people ever do – African wild dogs, one of the continent’s endangered and seldom seen species. En route to the sighting, Elliot explained that while wild dogs are often on Sabi Sabi property, there hadn’t been a sighting for a couple of months. He reminded us to remain seated and quiet and we set off. About five minutes away we slowed down and approached the area where Sven, another guide had spotted the dog family – five adults comprising three female and two males. I was struck by how small they are, especially when Elliot explained that they are one of the most successful hunting animals in Africa with 90% success rate. They hunt in packs, efficiently and without fuss. The family seemed to be on the move and soon we were following them. They were on a trail, every so often stopping to survey their surroundings through sight, hearing and smell.

Years of habituation have made the animals at Sabi Sabi almost oblivious of the safari vehicles and the family carried on as if we were not just a few metres away. It was awesome to see these animals behaving normally in their natural habitat. Moving off road to keep with the sighting, the dogs picked up their pace on the trail of some prey until we lost them in a thicket of thorn trees. After trying unsuccessfully to locate them further on – they had disappeared as quickly and quietly as they had appeared – Elliot suggested we stop for sundowners. While we encountered the most incredible wildlife during our stay, including lions hunting, two different leopards, hippo, buffalo and even a snake, the wild dog sighting was the highlight of our game viewing. Sundowners are served in the open bush, a refreshing break before resuming the safari in darkness. Returning to Bush Lodge we forewent the chance to freshen up for dinner in favour of adjourning to the welcoming bar to swap stories with other guests and compare notes on our experiences.

A four-course boma dinner, complete with fresh venison and an array of other dishes, was accompanied by a fine wine from an impressive collection. An early night was called for as morning wake up call was just a few hours away.

Our days at Bush Lodge followed in the same gentle rhythm, two daily safaris, delicious food and wonderful staff, mainly from the local Shangaan communities of Huntingdon, Justicia and Lilydale.

On our third day we transferred to Earth Lodge. The arrival is totally unexpected as the lodge is all but invisible from a distance, being sculpted into the earth and having been recreated to blend seamlessly with the surrounding bush. It was the first lodge of its genre to break with the colonial tradition and the effect is breathtaking. It has clean lines that look out over unspoiled bush, an unadorned cement and pigment finish and uses influences from nature in its every aspect: buck horns as legs for chairs, uprooted trees carved into elaborate furniture pieces, natural skylights, anthill roofs for the suites. Our suite is the most luxurious we have ever stayed in. Dominated by a huge carved wooden bed, it opens up to a private splash pool and the bush. An enormous bathroom with a stone bath has uninterrupted views of the bushveld, and there are indoor and outdoor showers. I indulged in an outdoor shower for the first time although they are also a feature at Bush Lodge. The main lodge has an indoor / outdoor dining area, reading lounge, Zen garden, Camelot spa and a 6000-bottle subterranean wine cellar where we enjoyed unique Earth Lodge cuisine for our last dinner at the reserve.

All too soon the visit was over and we were driving to the airstrip where we had arrived. En route, we saw and heard an African fish eagle, surely one of the most evocative sounds in the wild – and a fitting end to a wonderful experience.

About the Author

This travel article was written by a guest at “Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in South Africa.
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2 2 x 7 7 Runner Area Rug – Flourish by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $159 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

8 x 11 Rectangular Area Rug – Flourish by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $799 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

3 6 x 5 6 Rectangular Area Rug – Swirl by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $179 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

2 6 x 4 6 Rectangular Area Rug – Swirl by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $99 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

9 6 x 13 Rectangular Area Rug – Swirl by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $1099 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

5 6 x 8 Rectangular Area Rug – Swirl by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $399 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

2 2 x 7 7 Runner Area Rug – Swirl by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $159 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

8 x 11 Rectangular Area Rug – Swirl by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $799 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

3 6 x 5 6 Rectangular Area Rug – Geogram by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $179 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

2 6 x 4 6 Rectangular Area Rug – Geogram by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $99 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

9 6 x 13 Rectangular Area Rug – Geogram by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $1099 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

5 6 x 8 Rectangular Area Rug – Geogram by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $399 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

2 2 x 7 7 Runner Area Rug – Geogram by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $159 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

8 x 11 Rectangular Area Rug – Geogram by Couristan Oriental Rugs Zen Garden Collection $799 Infuse your home dcor with a balanced aesthetic by adding a unique area rug design from the hand-loomed Zen Garden Collection. Finely woven with a unique blend of New Zealand and Bikaner wool, Zen Garden designs feature a carved effect that creates an embossed, hi-low appearance throughout the surface.

Zen Sand By Hori, Victor Sogen (COM) $46.28 Author: Hori, Victor Sogen (COM) Series Title: Nanzan Library of Asian Religion and Culture Subtitle: The Book of Capping Phrases for Koan Practice Publication Date: 2010/07/30 Number of Pages: 764 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 1.75 Width: 6.00 Height: 9.25

A19 RE115CBMSH reFusion Zen Garden Wall Sconce Cobalt Blue and Multi Sapphire $370 Our Zen Garden sconce has a rectangular ceramic base which frames a glass pane of alternating horizontal stripes of color interspersed with beautifully raised pieces of fused colored glass. Light shines through openings at the top the bottom and naturall

A19 RE115WGMSW reFusion Zen Garden Wall Sconce White Gloss and Multi Seaweed $370 Our Zen Garden sconce has a rectangular ceramic base which frames a glass pane of alternating horizontal stripes of color interspersed with beautifully raised pieces of fused colored glass. Light shines through openings at the top the bottom and naturall

Zen Gems $19.99 Zen Gems

Michael Miller Sanctuary Zen Garden Sherbert $8.98 Designed by Patty Young for Michael Miller Fabrics, this abstract cotton shirting fabric features a color palette in shades of orange. Fabric is soft with a wonderful drape and is a slightly lighter weight than cotton broadcloth fabric, which makes it perfect for apparel, but it is still versatile enough to be used for quilting and home decor accents.

Michael Miller Sanctuary Zen Garden Espresso $8.98 Designed by Patty Young for Michael Miller Fabrics, this premium cotton shirting fabric features a color palette of brown and taupe. Fabric is soft with a wonderful drape and is a slightly lighter weight than cotton broadcloth fabric, which makes it perfect for apparel, but it is still versatile enough to be used for quilting and home decor accents.

Michael Miller Sanctuary Zen Garden Pear $8.98 Designed by Patty Young for Michael Miller Fabrics, this abstract cotton shirting fabric features a color palette in shades of green. Fabric is soft with a wonderful drape and is a slightly lighter weight than cotton broadcloth fabric, which makes it perfect for apparel, but it is still versatile enough to be used for quilting and home decor accents.

Palazzo Zen on the Fondamenta Zen $49.99 Palazzo Zen on the Fondamenta Zen – Giclee Print

Sand Garden, Autumn Colours and Moss Covered Entrance with Visiting Tourists, Kyoto, Japan $24.99 Christian Kober Sand Garden, Autumn Colours and Moss Covered Entrance with Visiting Tourists, Kyoto, Japan – Photographic Print

Zen Boats $29.99 Zen Boats – Art Print

Zen Stones $29.99 Zen Stones – Wall Decal

Zen-Pebbles $6.99 Zen-Pebbles – Poster

Esprit Zen $29.99 Esprit Zen – Wall Decal

Zen Respite $73.99 Dysart Zen Respite – Art Print

Zen: 01 $299.99 NaxArt Zen: 01 – Art on Acrylic

Zen Flowers $9.99 Hoersch Zen Flowers – Art Print

Patty Young Sanctuary Interlock Knit Zen Garden Ocean $11.98 Add a splash of color to your wardrobe with this super soft light weight cotton interlock knit fabric designed by Patty Young for Michael Miller Fabrics. Fabric has about 30% stretch across the grain for added comfort. Colors include shades of ocean and teal. Cotton interlock knit fabric is perfect for creating cozy lounge wear, stylish tops, children’s apparel and yoga pants.

Patty Young Sanctuary Interlock Knit Zen Garden Berry $11.98 Add a splash of color to your wardrobe with this super soft light weight cotton interlock knit fabric designed by Patty Young for Michael Miller Fabrics. Fabric has about 30% stretch across the grain for added comfort. Colors include shades of berry and pink. Cotton interlock knit fabric is perfect for creating cozy lounge wear, stylish tops, children’s apparel and yoga pants.

Woodstream Corporation A01 Zen Lantern Wild Bird Feeder $32.08 Zen Lantern A01. Enjoy hours of peaceful bird watching with this unique bird feeder which is sure to attract lots of hungry birds. The Avant Garden Zen Lantern wild bird feeder part of our Lifestyle Asian Collection with its eyecatching lantern style design is constructed from sturdy metal and plastic. The red lacquered feeding tube has a .75 lb seed capacity and 4 feeding stations. Remember to clean your feeder once every two weeks with a mild soap and water solution. Specs:.75 lb. seed capacity. 4 feeding stations. Constructed from metal and plastic. Japanese lantern style design.

Havaianas Kids Slim Garden Sandals Sand Grey $18 With bright colors and a fun design, these comfy flip flops will keep your kid happy all summer long

In The Zen II $74.99 M.J. Lew In The Zen II – Limited Edition

Zen Frog $124.99 Davie Trood Zen Frog – Framed Canvas Print

Zen Tides $39.99 Ricki Mountain Zen Tides – Giclee Print

Zen Pebbles $29.99 Alex Bramwell Zen Pebbles – Photographic Print

Zen Tulips $74.99 Jo Moulton Zen Tulips – Framed Art Print

Zen Elements $35.99 Liu Chang Zen Elements – Art Print

Vertical Zen $94.99 Guillaume Plisson Vertical Zen – Framed Art Print

Zen Mystic $94.99 Liu Chang Zen Mystic – Framed Art Print

Zen Master $29.99 Ricki Mountain Zen Master – Photographic Print

Zen Lotus $29.99 Karolina Borkowski Zen Lotus – Photographic Print

Zen Moment $549.99 Michael Joseph Zen Moment – Limited Edition

Zen Spa $29.99 Elena Ray Zen Spa – Photographic Print

A Japanese Touch for Your Garden: Revised and Expanded Edition $35 A Japanese Touch for Your Garden is a concise introduction to the practical aspects of making a Japanese garden. Whether it’s a spacious suburban lot, an office courtyard, or a tiny, inner-city backyard, here are hundreds of creative but time-honored ways to make maximum use of the available space. Readers will learn how to lay stones and pathways and how to create intriguing sand patterns like the ones in Zen temple gardens. They will learn about Japanese lanterns, miniature pagod

Ripples in the Sand: Inspirations of a Japanese Zen Garden (Karesansui) $20 David Marlatt,Paperback – Easy-Medium, For 6 Clarinets, English-language edition,Pub by Eighth Note Publications

Signature Multi Hand-Tufted Wool Rug $1685 Black multicolored hand-tufted wool rug, Black base with sand, cream peach and mushroom zen garden acents, Part of the Signature Collection, Made of 100% wool, Hand-tufted, Cotton backing, Care instructions: Vacuum regularly with no beater brush. Spot clean with soap & water. Professional cleaning recommended., Imported, Choose from the following sizes: , 2ft 6in x 4ft 6in, 2ft 6in x 8ft, 2ft x 3ft, 5ft 3in x 8ft 3in, 5ft 6in Round, 7ft 6in Round, 8ft x 11ft, 9ft 3in x 13ft 3in

Tabletop Zen Garden Kit $7.95 Enjoy your own private Zen garden, even if you re short on space! Nifty tabletop box contains every essential – sand, rocks, candleholder and rake to create a serenely scenic escape from the everyday. Stone, cement, sand, and wood base. Tealight candle not included. 7 7/8 x 6 1/4 x 2 1/4 high.

The Zen Gardening Kit $2 New – Create your own miniature Japanese-style Zen garden. A desk-size garden complete with base, sand, rocks, and a miniature wooden rake are provided in this new kit, all for the purpose of composing scenes and images to soothe the spirit. The accompanying fully-illustrated book is a general introduction to the art of Japanese gardening.

The Zen Gardening Kit/Book and Japanese Rock Garden $30 Contained in this kit: The illustrated Zen Rock Gardening Book, an introduction to the art, and a creative guide to cultivation; and the Zen Garden, including a 10 1/4 x 6 wood tray, white sand, a wooden rake, and five rocks.

Zen Gardening Kit $30 “Compose beautiful scenes and images to soothe the spirit with this desk-size garden complete with base, sand, rocks, and a miniature wooden rake. The accompanying fully-illustrated book is a general i”

Zen Grass Garden $13.99 Grow three distinctively different grasses in a meditative grass garden with a variety of textures, forms, and colors. Invite tranquility into your life, while discovering peace when you take a little time out of your day to care for your Zen Grass Garden. The Zen Grass Garden is a collection of our easiest and most reliable growing Zen grasses. You will marvel in the ease of which you produce such spectacular plants. Each of the grasses boasts different heights, hues, thicknesses, and growth habits. Compliment your garden with the included natural gravel, beach sand, and meditation stones. Safe for ages 4 and up! Terrarium with Lid Elijah Blue Seeds (Festuca glauca), 12mg Pampas Grass Seeds (Cortaderia selloana), 12mg Plume Grass Seeds (Erianthus ravennae), 12mg 3 Custom Plant Stakes Beach Sand Meditation Stones Natural Gravel Planting Mixture Planting and Care Information Guide

Zen Rock Garden $6.9 Miniature Zen garden is a coffee table conversation piece that brings peace of mind. Includes square dish, white sand, three stones, mini pagoda and a rake. 7 1/4 x 7 1/8 x 1 3/4 high.

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