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You\u2019ve booked your first safari, your bags are packed and ready to go, and there\u2019s nothing standing in your way of spotting the Big Five \u2013 but what actually happens during a \u201ctypical\u201d day on a game reserve? Even though each lodge differs slightly, there are certain similarities when it comes to safari schedules and itineraries. We recently stayed at Thornybush Game Lodge<\/a> (part of the Thornybush Collection) in South Africa\u2019s Thornybush Private Nature Reserve and thought we\u2019d spill the beans on what a typical day involves in this beautiful, 14,000-hectare wilderness. Here\u2019s what you can expect\u2026 and expect to get hooked!<\/p>\n

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Meet a majestic giant on your game drive<\/p><\/div>\n

Early morning<\/h2>\n

We aren\u2019t kidding when we say early \u2013 the 05:00 wake-up call (05:30 in winter) is what many people consider to still be the middle of the night. It\u2019s definitely not the type of holiday for leisurely lie-ins, but getting up at the crack of dawn is well worth it: you get to watch the sun rise while you breathe in the cool morning air from the comfort of your open Land Cruiser (which seats a maximum of six guests, so nice and small). And that morning air is a special kind of air, filled with the promise of what lies ahead…<\/p>\n

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Spot a leopard in the morning sun<\/p><\/div>\n

Most importantly, animals are at their most active in the early morning, before the searing heat of the day sets in, so chances are you\u2019ll get to spot at least a few of the Big Five (we were lucky enough to spot a leopard couple chilling in a tree \u2013 a pretty awesome sight). Plus, you\u2019ll be rewarded with a bush coffee (with or without Amarula!) and traditional rusks during a stop in the African bushveld.<\/p>\n

Your personal guide and tracker are often the ones to really make a game drive stand out \u2013 Thornybush guide Greg, for example, is highly experienced, and tracker July has been with the lodge for 22 years and they both know the reserve like the back of their hands. Their passion and commitment really show – they get as excited by tracks and sightings as you do and will go out of their way to make sure you have the most thrilling experience possible.<\/p>\n

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The beauty of a game lodge stay is that no day is ever really the same; staff like to keep guests on their toes and spoil them with surprises. At Thornybush Game Lodge that might mean breakfast back at the lodge around 09:00, or a surprise stop on the banks of a sandy river. This \u201cimpromptu\u201d bush breakfast is no simple affair either \u2013 expect a feast of fresh juices, home-baked bread, nutty granola and pastries as well as eggs, bacon and mushrooms prepared on a portable braai.<\/p>\n

Following breakfast, there\u2019s the option of a walking safari expedition. Accompanied by your (armed) guide and tracker, you\u2019ll set off on foot to discover the smaller creatures of the bush, follow tracks, and learn more about the flora and fauna of the region. The Shangaan trackers also have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the medicinal uses of plants \u2013 who knew that elephant dung was used for headaches and as a tea for pregnant women?<\/p>\n

Lunch<\/h2>\n

After an ample breakfast, you might be thinking about forgoing lunch back at the lodge \u2013 but the crisp salads, fresh-out-of-the oven quiches and delectable desserts (such as a traditional melktert) at Thornybush are hard to resist, so chances are you\u2019ll give in at some point\u2026 Lunch is usually served in the main area or mess tent around 13:30 so there is time to digest the morning\u2019s nutritional intake first!<\/p>\n

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Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the pool with a view<\/p><\/div>\n

Afternoon<\/h2>\n

This is your time to relax – lounge by the pool, catch up on sleep in your suite, or indulge in a treatment at the Amani African Spa.<\/p>\n

After this, it\u2019s time for Afternoon Tea, usually served at around 15:30. Whilst your sipping your cuppa and savouring a slice of cake, your guide will brief you on the afternoon\u2019s game drive. On an average drive, sightings may include a herd of elephant cooling off at a watering hole, a pride of lion playing with their offspring, and a pack of wild dog relaxing in the shade \u2013 there are only about 150-200 of these incredible canine hunters left in the Kruger<\/a> area, so it\u2019s definitely a sight to behold.<\/p>\n

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Evening<\/h2>\n

Every evening should most definitely begin with sundowners in the bush! You might enjoy cool drinks from the depth of the Land Cruiser\u2019s trunk, or a pop-up \u2018Gin Bar\u2019 complete with a roaring fire and tasty snacks might suddenly appear around the corner. But whatever it is, it\u2019s fair to say that a G&T somehow tastes much better in the bush than at home…<\/p>\n

Your game drive then extends into the evening for a spot of game-viewing by a powerful spotlight. This doesn\u2019t happen in every reserve on the continent, but as Thornybush is privately-run, driving at night is allowed. This is the time to search for unusual nocturnal species and marvel at the brilliant night sky.<\/p>\n

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Then, it\u2019s time for dinner which might take place in the traditional \u201cboma\u201d or in a secret location \u2013 every day is different. Afterwards, you\u2019ll be able to reminisce about the day\u2019s adventures around the campfire or in the lounge, before retiring to bed. Finish off your day with a starry outdoor shower or a bubble bath whilst gazing over the Monwana River. Come bedtime, you can hear the animal world come alive while you drift off to sleep \u2013 in preparation for another exhilarating adventure the following day.<\/p>\n

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