There are some great destinations and species to pursue and it feels like every year that bucket list just seems to grow and grow. But I think, no matter where the path of adventure will lead me, A spiral horn hunt will always give me that warm fuzzy feeling inside. In the process we all […]
On 22 November was the start of the first ever AGM of the Custodians of Professional Hunting and Conservation. We at Watervale Safaris are extremely proud of this association and look forward to the things to come in the future. The AGM was a massive success. A good turnout, of like-minded, ethical, sincere conservationists ready […]
Tour the Midlands Meander with Watervale Safaris One of the most enjoyed day tours that Watervale Safaris has to offer guests, is an 80km network of sightseeing routes, winding through the green belly of the KwaZulu- Natal Midlands. Meander means to “wander at random” and this is exactly what the route is about. Often after […]
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Day Trip to Sani Pass with Watervale Safaris The ‘Day Trip’ series of articles in the next few months will be to highlight some information on some tourist destinations in proximity to Watervale Safaris. A hunting safari is an experience best enjoyed with friends and/ or family and these are some great places to […]
‘Can i take my wife?’ For the first time travelers to Africa, the whole process of planning and bookings can feel like a daunting task as you prepare for your trip to the ‘dark continent’. An African safari is an experience best described in person once you arrive and an experience best shared with your […]
Roosterkoek (literally grill cake – say “roor-stir-cook” and try to roll those r’s!) is the traditional bread to accompany a braai or BBQ. The roosterkoek are simply balls of bread dough cooked on a grid over the coals, and are best eaten piping hot and straight off the grill. There are other traditional braai breads […]
It has been just under a month since the release of the first four hippo on Nhlamvini Game Reserve. It has been great to watch them settle in and find their feet and already there are some interesting developments. Four Hippos were trans-located from the Sabi Sands to Nhlamvini Game Reserve in April. They consisted […]
Its that time of the year again, where the temperatures have dropped and you find yourself building that fire larger and sitting snuggled around the glowing flames. There is nothing more satisfying on a cold night, to dish a nice hot plate of venison potjie, add the call of the Nightjars in the background and […]
As we go into Autumn and hunting season starts, the first thing that comes to most South Africans minds is, BILTONG! This is why we have decided to share a trusted biltong recipe this month. The word BILTONG comes from the words “BIL” (BUTTOCK) or meat and ‘TONG” or strip. So basically, a strip of […]