Notten's Bushcamp

Notten's Bush Camp is part of the Sabi-Sand Game Reserve which adjoins the south western side of the Kruger National Park in the Eastern Transvaal Lowveld. The Sabi-Sand Game Reserve was formed in 1950 and comprises many private game farms covering an area of 56,000 Ha of "Bushveld". The camp itself is situated under a canopy of indigenous riverine trees e.g. African Ebony and Marulas (leadwoods). Six chalets accommodate a maximum of ten guests at a time. "The Nottens' guests do not just visit a game reserve. They enter Bambi and Gilly's home; they get to know the Notten's and their life.... Personal attention is their forté. Gilly and Bambi Notten and their staff will ensure that your stay is an unforgettable experience. If it's exclusivity, comfort and an intimate experience that one is seeking, away from the hassles of city life. Notten's is the answer.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation consists of comfortable, rustic chalets and luxury suites with open plan bedroom, with en-suite bathroom. Two 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 chalets have hot showers but no electricity, paraffin lamps are used for lighting. Facilities are available for the re-charging of video machines, cameras etc.

Fax, email and telephone facilities are also available. All rooms have their own deck looking out into the bush from which game can be viewed. Meals are a social event and guests gather either in the reed enclosed boma around a log fire in winter or in the summerhouse during summer or in the dining room with a huge blazing fire. The excellent cuisine is enjoyed under the attentive supervision of Paul and Hilda and their team in an informal and convivial atmosphere. The menu is varied, vegetarians are catered for as well as lovers of venison, with many other specialities. Cool off next to the sparkling pool with refreshments from the fully stocked bar, or relax in the shade of the Marula trees on the wooden deck overlooking the waterhole.

ACTIVITIES

Early morning and evening game drives in an open Land Rover. Bush walks with an armed game ranger knowledgeable in all aspects of conservation, ecology and the environment of the bush.
Birdwatching. All game drives are undertaken in an open 4-wheel drive Land Rover with an experienced game ranger and Shangaan tracker. The tracker has an innate and instinctive attunement to the environment of the African bush. He uses his acute senses of sight and smell to navigate easily and swiftly through the bush in order to locate game. Night drives begin in time to experience the spectacular lowveld sunsets. On these one sees the nocturnal bush creatures as well as other game under spotlight. The tracker is able to spot the eyes of the animals in the pitch dark night.