In ‘The Elephant’s Child,’ Rudyard Kipling knew how to describe the African Bush with keen literary imagery. His banks of the ’great grey-green greasy Limpopo River, all set about with fever trees,’ foresee the eventual setting of Zebula Accommodation, in the shadow of the Waterberg mountains.Any excitement around a weekend or holiday in the Bush is centered around viewing Africa’s Big 5, and that will never lose its appeal. But there is so much more to appreciate at your Zebula accommodation. The best way to truly make the most of your holiday is by tuning into your own senses – sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste – the ‘big 5’ as a holistic and sensory experience of nature.
#1 See the African bush
Aside from wildlife sightings – be that via game drives, guided walking tours or quad bike tours – there is so much more to see. From your personal Zebula accommodation, just pause and be entertained by a row of guinea fowl chicks racing after their mother. Watch rare birds balance on bended branches or follow a dung beetle as it struggles over the dusty track. Point out animal spoor as you wander around the reserve and then sit back at dusk and be amazed at the artist’s palette of pinks, oranges and reds as the setting sun spills over the mountains. As darkness arrives, lie back and take in the theatrical display of stars above you – an experience rarely seen in the city.#2 Hear the African bush
Unlike animals, we have not trained our ears to listen. But during your stay at Zebula accommodation, you can fine-tune your hearing to sounds that you have perhaps never heard before. Listen to the chirping crickets and the chorus of croaking frogs down by the river. Take a family quiz to identify common and rare bird calls, and listen when a branch snaps as a warthog scurries through the bush. Enjoy the chattering of monkeys and the far off trumpet of an elephant, or a hippo splashing about in the waterhole. These definitive sounds of the African outdoors will calm you and leave you feeling more at one with nature.#3 Smell the African bush
Some smells of the wild are subtle, others are overpowering. The most iconic bush smell is undoubtedly the African rain after a thunderstorm as it disperses the dust followed by the wet, earthy scent of stone, sand and grass. The smells of animal droppings and fresh elephant dung will excite you as these animals are nearby and you realise you are trespassing on their territory, so close to Zebula accommodation. Not least should we forget the warm and inviting smell of open fires and meat braaing that linger at the end of another memorable day.#4 Feel and Touch the African Bush
Obviously we don’t mean getting hands-on with lions or leopards, rhino or buffalo – but at Zebula accommodation, you have the opportunity to interact with elephants – up close and personal - at Adventures with Elephants. There is no need to be the ‘elephant whisperer’ to engage with these gentle and intelligent pachyderms. The intimate, hands-on interaction will delight and humble all. For a more domestic experience, head off on a horseback safari – one of the most rewarding ways to view game. You might find yourself surrounded by giraffe and zebra. Or simply take an early morning walk and feel the savannah grass tickle your legs while the red earth seeps between your toes.#5 Taste the African Bush
Braaing meat is the quintessential culinary staple while holidaying in the bush and that is no different at Zebula accommodation. Taste buds are on high alert as the spit rotates for hours in basting sauces, or boerewors sizzles. To further tantalise the salivary glands, the Syringa Restaurant offers up warthog, crocodile and springbuck just for starters. And of course, if you are brave, don’t miss out on trying Africa’s authentic tasting of Mopani worms, washed down with a glass of Amarula.The post Zebula Accommodation – A Sensory Experience appeared first on RnR.
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