Meet Field Guide Roy Mkansi
Meet Field Guide Roy Mkansi Roy has been working in the bush for just over 20 years now – including 8 years as a tracker, and almost 13 years as a guide. “I was born to a family of rangers and trackers, and our skill has been passed down from generation to generation. I grew […]
October Sightings At A Glance
October Sightings At A Glance Some rare leopard sightings, an impressive lion kill and swimming elephants! The summer rains have arrived at Arathusa, and the dry river beds are slowly coming back to life. The grasses and shrubs are sprouting succulent green growth – much to the delight of our hungry herbivores such as elephant, […]
Meet our Lodge Anchor Courtne Myburgh
Meet our Lodge Anchor Courtne Myburgh The passionate Courtne takes us through her career journey at Arathusa My name is Courtne, and I am the Lodge Anchor at Arathusa. I ensure that all departments run smoothly and that the kitchen is in top form, making changes to the menu with Chef Iven according to trends […]
The importance of a tracker on safari
The importance of a tracker on safari The Art of Tracking The symbiotic partnership between a guide and tracker contribute significantly to the success of a safari experience. They dovetail off one another, and together form the connection that brings the bush to life for guests. The tracker is very often right at the forefront, […]
Meet Guide Brett Marneweck
Meet Guide Brett Marneweck Nicknamed ‘xinkwa’ which means ‘bread’, Brett takes us through his guiding journey. A bit of background… I grew up in the Hoedspruit area, so I spent most of my weekends and school holidays in the Greater Kruger area, and Kruger National Park itself, with my family. This is where my passion […]
September Sightings at a Glance
September Sightings at a Glance Welcome to two new Wild Dog puppies! September was a month for leopards and buffalo, with some incredible sightings. We had the first of the Spring rains with one small downfall of 30mm which has settled the dust a little bit but not enough to fill the streams yet. The […]
Springtime at Arathusa
It is springtime at Arathusa We’re celebrating Spring with new sightings of birds, and some beautiful trees and flowers From September to the end of November, we celebrate spring time here in Kruger National Park area. The nights (and early morning drives!) are beginning to get a little warmer and a lot more active with […]
Meet Sous Chef Iven Maura
Meet Sous Chef Iven Maura Our talented chef tells us what inspires him in the kitchen Today we’re chatting with one of our stars here at Arathusa, Sous Chef Iven Maura. Of course, if you’ve ever visited us here at Arathusa, you know that every meal is expertly prepared – and that is all thanks […]
August Sightings at a Glance
August Sightings at a Glance Including a very rare and exciting wild cat sighting! August is the very end of winter in the Kruger National Park area, and it is beginning to feel like Spring is on the way! The weather is getting a little warmer, and we are spending more time outside without jackets […]
Leopardess and cub on a hunt
Behind the scenes: Leopardess & cub on a hunt Guide Jordan Jacobson talks us through this incredible sighting On a beautiful morning game drive, Guide Jordan Jacobson came across an incredible moment between a Leopardess and her young cub. We spoke to Jordan to ask about this sighting and why it’s so important to this […]