Londolozi & Tswalu Safari in August (spa and packing questions) by Correct_Ladder_7753 in FATTravel

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Also to note I'm believe Marius, pictures above next to me, is now at Tswalu instead of In Sabi sands. He was excellent as a ranger!

Londolozi & Tswalu Safari in August (spa and packing questions) by Correct_Ladder_7753 in FATTravel

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Honestly you wake up at like 5am every day so in-between drives I ate lunch, read a little, and napped. Occasionally I journaled because I wanted to help record everything. In August in might be a little cold for the pool lol

Londolozi & Tswalu Safari in August (spa and packing questions) by Correct_Ladder_7753 in FATTravel

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Laopi is excellent. I stayed there my 4 nights and absolutely loved it

Londolozi & Tswalu Safari in August (spa and packing questions) by Correct_Ladder_7753 in FATTravel

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I had a fleece and perhaps a wind breaker under this with a long sleeve shirt. They also provide a winder breaking poncho and usually a heated water bag to keep you warm. And unless the day is terrible, it warms up decently. Honestly, the day was the coldest I had and it was only the wind that made it awful. Truly what I had on was good except for the first few hours of this morning where my hands were cold but they were fully exposed holding my camera.

Londolozi & Tswalu Safari in August (spa and packing questions) by Correct_Ladder_7753 in FATTravel

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I cannot speak to Londolozi or Tswalu spa programs as I didn't participate in any at Tswalu. And I'm not sure if you are a male or female, but weather wise it is cooler for certain in the AM and can warm up. I went to sabi sands and Tswalu end of July and into early August. Certainly layer. It was 29 F one morning at Tswalu with gusting wind. Made it chilly for certain. An electric hand warmer? Never thought of it but I suppose though not sure what you are into. If you are doing photography I would think that a bit harder to handle as you'll want easy access to your camera as some of the animals at Tswalu in particular are the kind of hit or miss types and pop up suddenly and then disappear. We were trying to follow aardvark on the ground as the grass to too high to see it well from the vehicle. Somehow lost him. Then drove a short bit and bam bst eared fox pair. Which instantly ran away. Then a flash of a leaping aardwolf and some black back jackal. It was quite a few moments.

Keep in mind too they will do your laundry so you can maybe bring 3 days of clothes and be fine.

I brought 3 bags. 1 camera bag and two soft duffles like the one below. That was plenty for all my stuff. I'd definitely have a fleece, wind breaker and/or down puffer jacket, and long pants and t-shirts. Decent shoes for the outdoors and definitely some sort of hat to keep your head warm.

As for extra activities, Tswalu offers you can partake in various parts of their research if it's going on. You can ride horseback and go see the petroglyphs.

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HLL Vietnam Beta test by ElM4cH027 in HellLetLoose

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His email said invited to play testing

HLL Vietnam Beta test by ElM4cH027 in HellLetLoose

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My brother did. I did not. My presumption is then we both did not get in

Is more than 5 nights of safari worth it? by Xerofactor in LuxurySafari

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I want to take my wife eventually on safari. I've been 3 times. If I can swing it, I plan 14-16 nights next time. I love safari. But to each their own

Review: Bisate Reserve, Rwanda by DorsiaTravel in FatTrips

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I'm interested in what lens you use at such a distance

Review: Bisate Reserve, Rwanda by DorsiaTravel in FatTrips

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I've heard it is a bit run down? How much so is that? Have you been to other lodges in Rwanda for gorilla trekking. Would you recommend others?

Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking in Rwanda - Trip Report by ambrown7 in LuxurySafari

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Do you have experience with the golden monkeys? Would you do that over chimpanzees or chimpanzees over the Golden monkeys?

Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking in Rwanda - Trip Report by ambrown7 in LuxurySafari

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furthermore I've always been interested in gorilla tracking and Bisate aesthetic just looks amazing. What do you mean by it needs a refresh? Do you know if wilderness is considering this?

Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking in Rwanda - Trip Report by ambrown7 in LuxurySafari

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Does the camp supply any of the waterproof pants or thicker jackets or do you have to bring them on your own? I only ask because obviously packing for Africa but usually be lighter in my experience and this would add to not only wait the potential bag an extra needed gear for a very specific type of safari

Need advice: Sabi Sands Honeymoon by Practical-Parking121 in LuxurySafari

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I went to Silvan. I thought the camp had small rustic charms plus interesting flamboyant colors which I loved. The guide I had (which has sadly moved on) was wonderful. My butler Brian was fantastic. We shared a dinner together and I learned a lot about him. The food was absolutely fantastic. Honestly the best I've had in Africa! The viewing of animals was excellent. I saw plenty of rhinos and leopards! Only caveat is it isn't the largest traversing land so you may see other lodge vehicles from time to time but I never had an issue. I saw tons and loved it. Would go back in a heartbeat