Thornybush Chapungu Tented Camp
Thornybush Game Reserve, South Africa
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CHAPUNGU
LUXURY TENTED CAMP -
THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE
Adjacent to the greater Kruger
National Park lies a vast African wilderness, home
to Africa's big game including the Big Five and
many other species of mammals and birds. It is
here, in the heart of the Thornybush Game Reserve,
that the nostalgic guest will find Chapungu Luxury
Tented Camp.
Chapungu is the Shona word for Bateleur Eagle.
The eagle takes its name from the French word meaning
"tight rope walker." This may be seen in the Bateleur's
flight pattern, whereby the wings are constantly
tilting as if balancing on a tightrope.
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Authentically
furnished in colonial splendor, handpicked pieces
fill the lodge and its five air-conditioned
en-suite tents, enhancing the ambience and comforts
typical of a bygone era. The tents are washed with
the warmth and color of the afternoon sun and in
true African style, they overlook the magnificent
bushveld. It is here that the camp's guests may
while away moments relaxing and reflecting on the
tranquility and intimacy afforded by this small
camp.
Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp comprises
of 5 en-suite luxury tents and one Suite. The camp
accommodates a maximum of ten guests. Accommodations
include the following:
• Overhead
ceiling fans and air-conditioners in all tents
and suite.
• Rock pool - perfect for relaxing and cooling off in mid-day.
• Elevated viewing deck at lodge water hole.
• Curio shop, Boma, and dining area.
Enjoy scenic
views from the vantage of the elevated deck with
an active water hole in close proximity.
Whether it is around the fire in the boma or from
the classically appointed dining room, savor Chapungu's
culinary delights. Dinners are five courses and complimented
by superb South African wines. This home from
home experience will see every guest
leave
as
a friend.
Boma dinners are a special occasion and an opportunity
to select a bottle from the stock of fine wines and
to savor the delicious fare around a log fire as you
recount the day's game experiences before retiring
to the lounge for a night cap, or to the comfort of
your tent.
Activities
Game drives
are undertaken in open safari vehicles every morning
and evening with the camp's highly trained rangers
and trackers. Walking safaris can also be arranged.
At the end of the day, a hearty bushveld dinner is
taken at the open boma next to the pool where one can
relax by the crackling campfire, listening to the night
sounds of Africa as the animals come to drink at the
floodlit waterhole.
The staff
take great pleasure in sharing with you their passion
for hospitality and the excitement of dawn and dusk
safaris in open Land Rovers, ensuring close and unrestricted
encounters with the Thornybush wildlife. Enjoy the
gentle nurturing of an Elephant calf by its mother
or a close encounter with a Lioness and her cubs. The
more adventurous are encouraged to join the experienced
game ranger on a walk as he interprets Africa's footprint.
Wildlife
Adjacent to the Greater Kruger
National Park lies a vast African wilderness. This
is the Thornybush Game Reserve. The reserve, with
its rolling savannahs and riverine tributaries, is
home to Africa's big game, including "the Big
5" and an abundance of bird and other mammal
species. Thornybush offers prime game-viewing territory,
including opportunities to get up close to the big
cats, Elephants, Wild Dogs, Hyena and more than 250
bird species.
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