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I did a morning walk with Saskia. We walked on the north side of Engelhard dam. Found lots of fresh buffalo tracks, but no buffalo close. Watched hippos while we had a snack (provided - juice, biscuits, cheese, biltong).

Take sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen, binos and camera, a stick is useful for balance when climbing over logs etc, or down and up gulleys. Extra juice/water useful too. Depending on time of year a light rain jacket.

Time of departure varies, but usually much the same as the sunrise drive, or just before - the aim is to get to starting point when it is light enough to be safe walking.

Hi Bush Baptist
I did one at the end of last year and it was awesome.
Here's a link to my report

Can anyone advise on which of the BD3U bungalows in Letaba would be the best to request? We'll be there during March

No 30 in block C is by far the best BD3U with the best view.

Thanks - I'll try for number 30. I guess 29 is also a good one.
Failing this which of numbers 39 - 64 in D block would you recommend? I wonder whether the view of the end ones is obstructed by the Melville Guest House or the BD2VZ units at the other end.

64 is the best. Stayed in it last year....Let me see if I have a pic for you

Here you go

As you can see the Guest house is to the left and completely out of the way.


This is the view from Unit 64

Yes no 29 isn't that bad but it's behind no 30 and your view is limited. If you look at block d i would suggest no 62-64. They are closer to the river and got a nice view. The only bad thing about them is that a walking path goes past them down to the fence and if the camp is busy then you will have a lot of people walking past your bungalow.

Anyone done a bush braai? Anyone done it from Letaba. It is quite pricey (for locals). What do you get for your money? Help please.

I went on one in 1999 , if I remember correctly there was a good spread of braaied items as well as a salad or 2 , the location was excellent , it included a short game drive in a Sanparks open safari vehicle to and from the location at the then largest recorded leadwood tree on the northern bank of the Letaba river .
To me it was well worth the money to participate , although it felt a bit short , but I desperately wanted to escape the growing Letaba population in early December after having walked on 5 successive wilderness trails and 4 days at Balule .
(who sent me another horn?)

Know Gwen did one a few years ago from Letaba and was impressed
Did one 3 yrs ago at Berg en Dal
First a nice sunset drive
Then to the braai area.
Nice fire waiting and choices of meat
chicken, chops ,wors i can remember
salad
pap & sous
Desserts
coffee

Hi BB,

We did a bush braii at Letaba last May. There was my SO and one other couple from Jersey who went. Short sunset drive and food same as above. Salad/soup as starter and pudding.They had a bar (table) where you could buy pre/during and after dinner drinks (beer,wine liquors) and just pay at the end. Nice spot in a wooded clearing. Fire/food all ready for us when we arrived. Good experience especially if you are bringing first time guests. Had tried to book at reception and were told not doing it anymore. When we got speaking to restaurant manager who asked if we were enjoing our stay, we mentioned our disappointment about not getting the braii and he said it was no problem for the next night! So be persistant if you have to. (sure that won't be a problem BB )

Enjoy!

In September 2005, on my second day ever in the Krugerpark we (my husband and me) did a bushbraai in Letaba.
Just arriving there was wonderful; the place lit by torches and a campfire.
I do not remember what we ate exactly (how many salads to choose from) but I do remember it tasted very good.
Combine that with good company and really friendly staff in the middle of the bush and what more could you wish for?
Insects are attracted by the lights on the table, so I just hope you are not afraid off big bugs landing on your plate

I have booked a Bungalow at Letaba BG3U. When I look at the camp map I do not find such a Bungalow description - am I correct in assuming it is in Circle C - Units 22 to 30?
Can you also please advise who I can email at Letaba to reserve a specific number bungalow.

We stayed in Chalet # 29 which is a 3 sleeper and is perfectedly positioned, with a great view of the river, in fact we got to see Hlanganini from the fence in front of our unit.
Only problem is that its a bit well worn now and definitely could do with a bit of maintenance.