Bush Braai's offered from camps

[wildtuinman]

My bush braai experience was probably a once in a lifetime experience! Just a friend of mine and I attended one at Letaba. The other 6 foreign tourists pulled out at the last minute.

It is definitely something that you should do at least once. We went for a late afternoon/early evening drive and then just before we arrived at the braai venue in the bush we drove through +- 50 buffalo. They surrounded our braai area (protected by 2 electrical wires about a meter high) and kept us company the whole time we were there. We were also later on visited by hyeanas.

The cook and his assistant knocked up a dinner of substantial proportions, which was divine. A cash bar kept our worst thirst away and the stories we were told by the guide were some of the most interesting ones I've ever heard.

As we drove back we saw an African wild cat hunting next to the road. Can't remember what the exact price was. They also don't seem to price it on the new website. I think it is in the vicinity of R300 p/p. A bit on the hectic side maybe, but never the less a great experience. Not something everybody could do; except for illegal Mozambicans... Having a braai at night in the Kruger National Park!!

[Laine]

@ Bee...

i have never been to the bushbraai at Satara but have been a number of times to the one at Letaba....

it really is a fantastic experience and the food is to die for!! everytime i have gone on one we have had a lovely group of people joining us.... @ letaba they have a lovely little lean to cash bar where the dinky red wine tastes like nectar from heaven..

it encompasses a sunset drive with an outdoor meal and a night drive home.... all in one!!!

really if u have the opportunity i would say go for it...100%!!

[bert]

Had a bushbraai at Berg en Dal
Was great and very special
First we had a drive for roughly 2 hours during which we saw
ellie, ***, genet and other general game

Then we entered a ring of fire and had great food, while being guarded by two armed rangers.

Didnt hear much night sounds but saw the stars and for the first time in my life the scorpion (stars). Our guide was very knowledgeable . Not only one wildlife but new his way around our galaxy. Thanks Raymond and Josep .

For those in need of a toilet. There is a nice toilet shed and it will be inspected by a armed ranger before you can enter

[Bushbaby]

We had a family reunion at Letaba in July.
All 19 of us climbed a lorry and had an experience that is difficult to put into words.
Children over six are welcome and well catered for.
The guard with his gun proving a big hit.
The chef, barman, guide and guard were terrific.
Definitely the best service experience ever.
The children where comforted and entertained and became more confident as the night progressed.
The catering was superb and the discussions we had before hand with the very helpful restaurant staff were very useful.
The "loo with a view" was comfortable and very convenient, the imagined element of danger made the short walk exciting!
The stars were so close we could have plucked them from the sky, the trumpeting ellies reminded us where we were and the smell of the bush and wind in the trees gave us a lot to be grateful for that night.
It was a multi generational group and everyone has a special moment but most of all it made a lasting impression on everyone.
The bush braai bound us closer together as a family and was well worth the cost.
I recommend it to anyone.
Well done KNP!

[Wild about cats]

The Letaba bush braai is very worth it. I must say it was one of the best experiences I have ever had.

[Portero]

Hi Flaxy. As WeeBirdy said, one of the many highlights of our week in Kruger was the bush breakfast that we had at the N'wanetsi Dam picnic site.
I don't think -- others may correct me -- that I could have arranged this through the normal channels of activity reservations.
I called Satara Camp directly and got from them the number of their cafeteria manager, Frikki.
I then called him directly and asked if he could arrange a b.b. for us.
He was very nice and helped us plan just what we wanted.
I paid for the breakfast ahead of time at the cafeteria check-out, rather than in the camp main office.
So there's obviously an organizational distinction between the two, which is why the reservation needs to be made separately.
We left camp at 6am, took our time driving along the S100 and and S41, and arrived at the picnic site at 7.30 to find the immaculately dressed staff waiting for us with a mouth-watering cooked breakfast ready to serve.
I had a bowl of granola with fruit and yoghurt, three servings of omelette, various types of sausage, bacon, mushroom, tomato, etc., a quart of fresh-squeezed orange juice, and at least four excellent cups of coffee; but W.B. stuck to the baked goods (she's not called "wee" for nothing), including two croissants, perhaps because she has trouble pronouncing the word correctly.
I think the price was something like 280 rand for the two of us, which seemed an amazingly good deal to us, given all the time and effort by the staff.
When we finally waddled back to our bakkie -- no dishes to wash! -- we were only able to drive 20mins or so before we wanted to pull over to the side of the road for a short nap.
I don't think we ate, or needed to eat, any more food until late in the evening.
It all went wonderfully, and as W.B. says, it was a memorable experience.

[wildheart]

Our bush braai was arranged with Shinwedzi.
It was an excellent experience being in the middle of nowhere surrounded by whatever that was lurking in the dark.
They placed brown paperbacks with candles inside, around our area.
That really added to the wonderful atmosphere.

Our meal was devine and there was enough food to feed the whole of Shingwedzi!

It was quite an experience to sit down and eat because our table was moving with insects.
All types of insects!

So before each bite you had to check the fork first for a creepy crawly.
I know we all probably ate more than just our food especially when you take a bite of the mielie pap and it had an unknown crunch to it. I really loved every moment of it.
Raw Nature at its best!
We didn't see any animals unfortunately but we did see a Red Roman Spider.

[bert]

The Satara bushbraai / breakfast normally takes place at the N'wanetsi picnic site so there are ablution facilities. It should be booked with the camp and then the question of venue can be double checked.

Regards.

René Travers
Marketing Manager
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

[AlanInPhilly]

Last August I went on a Bush Braai at Letaba with my wife, sons (18 & 20) and my brother.
Since we came all the way from the U.S.,
I didn't want to miss out on the opportunity and I'm glad we did it.
We had a great time.
My family enjoyed having dinner with the guide to pepper him with questions about himself, Kruger, animals, and SA.
The food was good and plentiful.
Because the site was away from the camp, you get a sunset drive on the ride out and a night drive on the way back.
It was a little pricey and with tables, chairs, linen, and servers, it was hardly rustic dining, but a fun adventure and a nice meal.
I'd say a Bush Braai is well worth doing once.

[Dotty]

Recently had a bush braai at Pretoriouskop Our party of 4 enjoyed it immensely
Menu?
Venison Stew
Chicken Steak
Pap n Sous
Veg
Sweets ie
Fruit Salad
Malva pudding
That is what I can remember, there might have been a few other dishes
Nice sunset drive before and returned to our door afterwards. For a few photos watch my TR My Swansong????

[Nkulu]

We decided to close our eyes to the cost and go for a Bush braai at Lower Sabie Will I do it again -
YES!
Patrick was our guide, and made the drives (sunset and then night) even more enjoyable with his vast knowledge, the set up and food was lovely, and Martie was the ranger with the big gun who escorted us to "powder our noses"

What did we see?
Lots of white *** including babies
Elephant
Hippos
Various buck
Eagles, owls, storks, nightjars
Honey Badger
Black backed Jackal
Puffadder with full tummy
Golden orb spider
Lesser spotted genet
Greater spotted genet
civet
Cheetah mum called all night long (think she lost her baby)

I had arranged it as a surprise and everyone played the game, and you should have seen the faces when we stopped! It was worth every penny/cent

Once we have sorted out the about 3000 photos I will post the bush braai ones here.

[Nkulu]

missings.a.!
with regard to powdering our noses, we had the bushbraai at a well known picnic spot/ birdhide and all the normal facilities were there, only no electricity and we had to walk a couple of metres with flashlights - very civilised. But as my Bil said "The first time he has been escorted "to spend a Penny" by a lady with a BIG gun
The braai lasts as long as you reasonably like, obviously if you sit around too long the subsequent "night drive" will be shorter. We opted for more time spent on the drive back and had a lovely time.

Fee
I also initially thought the cost was high but as it was a "once in a lifetime" trip decided to grin and pay up. Now I know it was worth every penny. We had a sunset drive (R160 ? ) a night drive (R 140 ? ) and a wonderful three course meal well prepared and beautifully presented at approx R 180 per head - several of us (including me ) went back for seconds. We also had two rangers to chat to at our leisure and the enjoyment of a private party - no fake camo or khaki ( for those who have had a drive spoilt by obnoxious guests you will understand - as Patrick said he has been asked why Sanparks do not mow the grass to improve the viewing )
It was money well spent and I will bankrupt myself again to repeat the experience.

[Dotty]

We did a bush braai at Pretoriouskop in March.The drive was done first (Pat was the guide) We left P'kop at 5pm and returned around 9-30pm/10pm. There are a few photos my Trip report here It was just the 4 of us and a very specal night

[SusieB]

Someone mentioned "powdering their nose". Does that mean for women going into the bush or, do they have a portaloo? Only reason asking, I powdered my nose once in the bush and was absolutely terrified. As I would love to take my mother, perhaps she would have difficulty.

We did a Bush Braai fro BnD and they set up a special loo tent with portaloo. You do have an 'escort' too. You are certainly well looked after!

[bert]

Hi
Done 2
Berg en Dal and Satara
Actually held at a fixed spot with laid tables and fires and pots
Same area being used
near each camp
The 2 i visited had a real toilet
No light, so take a torch and there is always a ranger to first check out the toilet for your own safety.

Braai is with two armed guides.
The one taking you to the venue
And one already there waiting with the cook and food.
to answer your question
Its safe and clean

Both i have done were great and dont mind doing another one