Chacma Bush Camp offers the perfect big five safari experience in 8000 hectares of undulating landscapes dotted with rocky outcrops. This intimate camp in the Maseke Balule Game Reserve sleeps a total of 10 people, and thus offers an authentic and personal safari experience. Deep caves on the traverse and the Olifants River coursing through the region provide the perfect diverse landscape for game drives. A small waterhole is neatly positioned in front of the swimming pool and outdoor area; and is frequented by elephant herds. A swimming pool with stone decking overlooks the waterhole so guests can relax on the sun lounger or under the lapa and watch plains game filter down to drink.
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Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Small camp sleeping a total of just 10 people meaning that you have a more intimate safari experience
- Deep caves on the traverse and the Olifants River coursing through the region provide the perfect diverse landscape for game drives
- Opportunities to see a range of wildlife including the Big 5 as well as bushbuck, kudu and plains game
- Natural waterlogged area right in front of the camp attracting wildlife throughout the day
- In addition to game drives you can also head out on walks to the "koppie" located behind the camp where you can take in scenic vistas
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During your stay at Chacma Bush Camp you will enjoy daily game drives, sundowners sessions and uncover secret viewing spots in the Maseke Balule Game Reserve, an unexplored and wild wilderness area. You will have the option of enjoying a combination of outdoor activities and taking advantage of the host of facilities that the lodge has to offer.
Game Drives
Each day you will be treated to a morning and evening game drive. Morning game drives typically depart between 5am - 6am, depending on the season. There will always be a pre-drive coffee on offer as well as another coffee break in the wilderness during the drive. Evening game drives begin anywhere between 3:30pm - 4:30pm again, depending on the season. The drive includes a sundowner stop before continuing into the darker hours. Each drive will be around 3-4 hours long.
Sundowner Session
Upon request, Chacma can arrange a special sundowner session or bush breakfast which usually takes place on the banks of the Olifants River or on a rocky outcrop overlooking the reserve.
Other activities on offer are bird watching, boma dinners around the campfire and walks to the "koppie" behind the camp where you can take in scenic vistas.
About the Hotel
Room Types
Whats included?
- Accommodation for 3 nights
- All meals during your stay
- Game drives
- Teas and coffees
- All local drinks (soft and alcoholic)
What’s not included?
- International and internal flights
- Premium international drinks
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Maseke Conservation levy: ZAR$350, payable direct at camp in cash or credit card (Visa or Mastercard)
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Insurance of any kind
- Gratuities
- Any items of a personal nature
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