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With Valentine's Day around the corner, love is in the air, and it's the perfect time to plan a romantic getaway with your special someone. If you're looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there's no better escape than Shumbalala Game Lodge, a tranquil haven situated deep in the heart of the African bush.

As we approach the end of this year, it is with great gratitude that we look back at 2022. We have so much to be thankful for here at Shumbalala Game Lodge.

Chef Bennic Mokgakane, fondly known as chef ‘Benny’, joined the Shumbalala Game Lodge family at the beginning of October this year. In just a few short months, he has already established himself as a valued member of our team. He is enthusiastically continuing our legacy of tantalizing our guests’ taste buds on safari by recreating our most cherished, tried-and-tested recipes, but also eagerly bringing his own creative flair and delicious traditional South African recipes to our kitchen.

This time of the year is one of the most magical and awe-inspiring times to experience the Thornybush Nature Reserve. Within a very short period the seasons start to change. All of a sudden, fresh spring weather turns into glorious balmy summer evenings and long, lazy days best spent around the sparkling pool with an ice-cold drink in hand.

During early October, temperatures at Shumbalala Game Lodge quickly climb into the mid-to-high thirties. Our brand-new private splash pools at our superior suites could not come in handier. Our guests, however, have realized quite quickly that they must share their human-made waterhole with one or two of the thirsty nyala bulls who regularly pop in for a quick, refreshing sip of water. To beat the midday heat, guests are rewarded with fresh early-morning game drive weather and pleasant evening temperatures.

Planning your lens requirements can sometimes be a daunting task, especially if travelling from another country. There is nothing more frustrating than going on a few game drives and finding you have the wrong equipment. We have put together this document to help you get a better idea of what to bring along, and to make sure you get the most out of your experience with us. Shumbalala Game Lodge in the Thornybush Nature Reserve is an amazing place to enjoy your Wildlife Photography, however, the correct lens choices will make a big difference to your Safari.

Michael Tucker is a Professional Wildlife photographer and tutor. He is the owner of www.big5photos.com and runs successful Wildlife Photo safaris in Thornybush and other reserves in Africa. Keen to have him around on your next Photo Safari at Shumbalala? Ask us how.