Elephants will often cross their ankles like this in order to relieve pressure on their joints. Reaching a weight up to 7 tonnes, it is small wonder they strike a pose to ease pressure. 📸 Josia Sibuyi #StrikeAPose #BushLife #Elephant #SaveElephants #BigFive #Safari

When all the adventures start to take their toll and you need some TLC, you can always retreat to the Massage Sala and let one of our talented therapists work their magic! 🌟 garonga.com/activities #SafariSpa #SafariForTheSoul #MassageTherapy #Relax #Unwind #LuxurySafari

September can start to get pretty hot so imagine kicking back in the Hambleden Suite's private pool after a dusty morning safari adventure 😎🍹 See more here 👉garonga.com/specials/sa-re… 📷 Nicole Eddy #SummerSafari #SAResidentSpecial #PrivatePool #FamilyGetaway #RomanticGetaway

Did you know Zebras have the largest eyes out of all terrestrial mammals found in South Africa? As you can imagine, these come in pretty handy when zebras are scanning for potential predators. 📸 Sophie Barrett #Zebra #GameDrive #PunkRock #AfricanWildlife #Safari

This male cheetah was roaming the boundaries of his territory when something caught his attention. He switched straight into stalking mode before eventually continuing on his way. 📸 Bongi Mkhabela #Cheetah #SafariMoments #GameDrive #SouthAfrica #GarongaSafariCompany

Nothing quite like a sunset with a hippo chorus! Did you know late afternoon is the best time to look for hippos? As the sun sets, the bull will remind all challengers that this is his territory. 🎥 Sophie Barrett #Hippo #GameDrive #SafariForTheSoul #GarongaSafariCompany

Imagine sinking into a relaxing bubble bath with this view! 🤩 MCH Private Tented Camp awaits... garonga.com/mch #BathWithAView #OutdoorBath #LuxurySafari #MCHPrivateTentedCamp #Relax #SafariForTheSoul

Tag the people you would want to fill these chairs with! Safari Camp is available at amazing rates for SA residents 👉 garonga.com/specials/sa-re… Internationals...we continue to wait for you to join us again! #ExclusiveUse #GroupGetaway #WeekendAway #PrivateSafari #LuxurySafari

This rather charming bird is a Brown Snake Eagle. Despite its innocent expression, this is the arch nemesis of many reptiles in the bush. 📸 Bongi Mkhabele (Tracker) #BrownSnakeEagle #BirdsOfSouthAfrica #FeatheredFriends #Adventure #SafariForThesoul #GarongaSafariCompany

Bring the kids or leave the kids...it's your call! 😉 Remember: SA Residents' special rates valid until end of March 2022 👉 garonga.com/specials/sa-re… #FamilySafari #RomanticEscape #SafariGetaway #SafariSpecials #GarongaSafariCompany

Strolling into the weekend with purpose! Whilst lions are social animals and usually spend their time in a pride, they will often separate during a hunt to try and surround their unfortunate prey. 📸 Sophie Barrett #GameDrive #Travel #Safari #Adventure #GarongaSafariCompany

We know the Sleep Out deck isn't for everyone but for those thrill seekers out there, you will be pleased to know it is included in the price of your stay. 🌟🐾 garonga.com/activities #SleepOutDeck #StarBed #IntoTheWild #Adventure #SafariExperiences #GarongaSafariCompany

#WorldRhinoDay We hope that these precious creatures will remain with us for many years to come but we will all need to continue working hard to ensure that is a reality! 📷 Sophie Barrett #WorldRhinoDay #SaveRhinos #TourismForConservation #Conservation #AntiPoaching #rhinos

Many a story is shared across the camp fire, over multiple glasses of wine, in our beautiful Bush Boma! 🔥🍷 Gather a group and enjoy Safari Camp all to yourselves! #BushBoma #LuxurySafari #GarongaSafariCompany #SafariForTheSoul #ExcusiveUse #GroupGetaway #WeekenedAway

Calling all aspiring 'guilt free' travellers! You can find us on the CEO Magazine's top list of lodges.... #EcoFriendly #SustainableTravel #GoGreen #GarongaSafariCompany #TravelBetter theceomagazine.com/lifestyle/trav…

Happy Heritage Day! 🇿🇦 24th September is a very special day here in South Africa and it looks like humans aren't the only ones celebrating today... 🥰🥳 #HeritageDay #SouthAfrica #RainbowNation 📷 Sophie Barrett (@barrettsbushlyf), Kaizer Mathebula & Mpho Tabane (Guides)

Strolling into the weekend with purpose! Whilst lions are social animals and usually spend their time in a pride, they will often separate during a hunt in order to try and surround their unfortunate prey. 📸 Sophie Barrett #GameDrive #Travel #GarongaSafariCompany #BigFive

Sunrises and sunsets in the bush are something that we take pride in taking the time to absorb on our safaris. 📸 Sophie Barrett #WeekendsAway #RestAndRelaxation #LuxurySafari #Dundowner #Hippo #Yawn #GameDrive #SafariMoments #SoulFood #SafariForTheSoul #GarongaSafariCompany

Who knows what 'MCH' stands for in MCH Private Tented Camp? 🤔 This new, luxury camp is available for exclusive-use hire! To see more see here 👉 garonga.com/mch #MCHPrivateTentedCamp #LuxurySafari #ExclusiveUse #SafariForTheSoul #GarongaSafariCompany

Few things are guaranteed to get your heart racing quite like spotting a leopard in a tree! These cats are masters of camouflage and when on the ground they are often keen to remain unseen. 📸 Johnson Ntimane (Guide) #Leopard #Spotted #SafariForTheSoul #GarongaSafariCompany