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The Small Things

on Oct 29, 2018

As a guide I think that we have one of, if not, thee best job in the world. We get to spend our days out in nature, which start off with beautiful sunrises and our guests warming up to a hot chocolate or coffee with a dash of Amarula and ending with dramatic sunsets while sipping on a gin and tonic, which always tastes better at sunset under the African skies.

Being out in the bush in an open vehicle listening to the songs of birds or the calls of hyena in the distance, while not having to deal with morning traffic and car hooters ringing in your ear is something that our guests have waited a long time for. We are here to provide them with the ultimate bush experience and we also go above and beyond to meet their expectations. On the days of check-out, it is extremely rewarding to hear about their time spent with their guide and tracker, and this brings me to the main topic of my blog, “The Small Things”.

For me, the most rewarding part is receiving a note from a couple/family that I have hosted during their stay with us. It reminds me of what this profession is about, sharing my passion and knowledge of nature with each and every person joining me on safari. Sometimes the days are long and nearing the end of a 6 week cycle, I might be tired and that is why I stick the notes that guests have left me on my wall as I walk through the door, to serve as a reminder of how important it is to always smile, be full of energy and even if you are having a bad day to not let it influence the experience you are going to give your guests.

Knowing that this was the “highlight” of their South African trip or that they will leave with memories which will stay with them for a lifetime is what matters most to me.

On a different note and to end off, I have added an image I took on the 20/10/2018. It is the start of our rainy season and we have already had a few light showers here and there. My aim is to take an image every 2 weeks to document the change of the grass coverage in front of Selati Camp and hopefully in a months’ time we will be able to see a difference and reveal the beautiful view that the summer has to offer.

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  • Blog by Kevin Van Der Linde (Selati Camp Ranger)
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