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Sabi Sand
Notten's Bush Camp
Situated in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Mpumalanga with neighbours being Mala Mala on the Eastern boundary and Sabi Sabi on the Western Boundary. Notten's is a charming, rustic bush camp in the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve where Gilly and Bambi Notten and their staff ensure that your stay will be an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a relaxed and informal atmosphere, reminiscent of early days. There is no electricity; paraffin lamps are used for lighting in the comfortable chalets. The camp is unobtrusive and blends well into the bush. An open lounge leads on to a wooden deck overlooking a pan, where one can enjoy marvellous sightings of game coming down to drink and the abundant birdlife is spectacular. The sparkling pool is a good place to cool off and really enjoy the solitude and tranquillity of Africa at its best. The early morning game drive in an open landrover is followed by a hearty bush breakfast. In the late afternoon, after a substantial tea, there is another game drive, with sundowners, returning after dark seeing the nocturnal game with a spotlight fitted to the vehicle.
Enjoy the sounds of the African night having dinner in an open boma under a canopy of stars. Notten’s, the best kept secret in the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, is a charming, exclusive family-run bush camp renowned for it’s exceptionally personalised service, welcoming atmosphere and superb cuisine. The wildlife is abundant including the “big five”, which can be viewed on game drives conducted in open land rovers. Activities also include bush walks. The Notten family purchased the property in 1965 and in 1986 Gilly and Bambi Notten opened their family home, to what is known today as Notten’s Bush Camp.
A brief overview:
Activities
The early morning game drive in an open land rover is followed by a hearty bush breakfast. Walks through the bush with an experienced Ranger are offered each day after breakfast. In the late afternoon after a substantial high tea, there is another game drive with sundowners, returning after dark with a spotlight. In the evening one can enjoy the sounds of the African night whilst having dinner in an open boma under a canopy of stars.
Wildlife
A wide diversity of game, including lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, wild dog, cheetah, giraffe and over 350 bird species. The vegetation type is Mixed Combretum, Marula and Acacia Thornveld. Lounge with large fire place and fully stocked bar
Lounge/Dining area
Open-plan dining area with a spectacular view overlooking vast plain and water hole Boma for an evening around the fire.
Swimming pool
Sparkling pool in tranquil environment shaded by a pavilion.
Meal
Traditional bush Breakfast, substantial high tea/lunch, three-course dinner. No children under the age of 12 years allowed.
Room Descriptions:
Accommodation consists of comfortable, rustic chalets and luxury suites with open plan bedroom, with en-suite bathroom. Three of the chalets have both indoor and outdoor shower facilities. All windows and sliding doors are fitted with screens and insect repellent coils are provided. All rooms have their own deck looking out into the bush from which game can be viewed. All chalets have hot showers but no electricity; paraffin lamps are used for lighting. Facilities are available for the recharging of video machines, cameras etc. Fax, email and telephone facilities are also available.
Number of beds: 5 Double rooms that are private chalets.
Style of Accommodation: A blend of natural elegance, en suite shower, toilet and hand basin, no electricity, lighting by candles and oil lamps and mosquito proof netting on windows and doors.
Inclusions / Exclusions:
Rates Include:
Accommodation, all meals, tea, coffee, 2 game drives and a bush walk per day.
Rates Exclude:
Telephone calls, fax, e-mails, shop, transport to and from Nottens, airport taxes and extras such as wines, spirits, champagne and laundry etc.
Extra information
A R65.00 per vehicle entrance fee is charged for entry into the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
At Exeter we would like your safari experience to be perfect. We have therefore put together a list of items we suggest you should bring along:
From October to April, bring casual summer clothes. A warm jersey/sweater would be useful for the cooler morning and evening temperatures.
From May to September, bring casual light clothing, but remember to bring a very warm, insulated or padded parka/jacket for the very cold mornings and nights – a scarf and gloves are very useful too!
Cotton clothing in neutral colours is recommended and keep whites to a minimum, as white attracts certain bugs at night!
Comfortable walking shoes, track shoes or boots for the bush walks makes life so much easier.
Sandals to wear around your private pool, at meals and within the lodge area.
Shorts for the walks and the warm midday periods.
Swimming costumes.
Sun block / sun hat / sunglasses / lip balm.
Extra pair of correction glasses (if you wear them).
Contact lens solution and an extra set of contact lenses (if required).
Cameras, binoculars and lots of film (film is also available at the curio shop, should you run out)
Video camera and a spare battery. (Batteries can be recharged in your suite. Electricity voltage is 220v - Converters and spare videocassettes are available on request).
