Meet Arathusa’s General Manager Vernon
Meet Arathusa’s General Manager Vernon It’s our great pleasure to introduce you to Vernon van Wyk, General Manager of Arathusa Safari Lodge (since 2012). My background and history “I was born in Johannesburg, and spent my first 25 years in the city. My interest in the great outdoors was developed at a very early age, […]
Meet Field Guide Jordan Jacobson
Meet Field Guide Jordan Jacobson Nicknamed “Nkoka” (meaning dragmark or ‘Ndzopfori’ after the Tamboti tree), Jordan takes us through his guiding journey… “My father worked in the Kruger National Park before I was born. I was brought up in Johannesburg, but visited the bush often. The stories my father told me when I was young […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]