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04/05/2024

5 Reasons Why a Safari is Great for Family Bonding

If you are planning a family vacation, turn your sights away from the gorgeous beaches and exciting cities for a moment and consider these reasons why a safari is great for family bonding.

A SAFARI IS THE IDEAL BREAK FROM ROUTINE
During our daily lives, we are all so engrossed in what we must accomplish each day, that there’s no time left for anything, let alone communicating with each other. On safari, this all changes.

While you’re ‘cut off’ out in the bush, your familiar stress-inducing routine is far out of reach. There’s no rushing to catch your favourite show, no newspaper to fill your days with bad news, and importantly, no deadlines to meet.

What will you do with all that time? You’ll get to know the people around you again that’s what. When your own mind is not cluttered with busy-ness, you are more present to those around you and you can focus fully on meaningful interactions.

CONNECTING THANKS TO LACK OF CONNECTIVITY
Internet connectivity is possible at most safari lodges, however, it’s not always reliable and not very fast.

The constant beeping and buzzing of technological devices practically rule our lives back home. When the signal goes, you’ll find you and your children (especially teenagers) can look each other in the eyes again and have a conversation.

With no way to broadcast our thoughts online with friends, we are forced to share them with each other. Within a day or so, once you’re over the withdrawals, you will have forgotten that the internet exists. There are so many better things to do on safari anyway.

OVERCOME CHALLENGES TOGETHER
Although it’s unlikely that you will ever be in any real danger on safari, coming face to face with an elephant or pride of lions is intimidating stuff. Families that share these kinds of adrenaline-inducing activities are automatically drawn closer to one another.

Travel is fraught with lesser opportunities for working things through together too. Flights can be delayed, rain can spoil the best-laid plans, and wild animals can arrive (or not) as they please. You’ll soon discover how your family members react to stress if an errant bat makes its way into your room.

A FAMILY THAT EATS TOGETHER…
It’s a well-known fact that shared mealtimes with no phones allowed are essential for building strong family relationships. We know this but when last did anyone do it?

At Thornybush, meal times are a communal affair. Either you will all be eating together in the dining room or around the boma fire, there’s no escaping each other.

Before too long you’ll find those initial awkward silences are filled with excited chatter about the day’s sightings, new things learned and anticipation of the next adventure.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Research suggests that experiences are far more valuable than anything money can buy. Get in touch with us today and start planning a family safari that you’ll be talking about for years to come.

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22/04/2024

22/04/2024

22/04/2024

If you're a stickler for the little details, you'll be delightfully doused in them while staying with us. A stylish brass sink and a brilliant view? Check! We love adding a touch of fun to life's most mundane tasks - even brushing your teeth.🍃

22/04/2024

16/04/2024

𝟮𝟭 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗮:

1. Namibia is home to the Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts in the world, estimated to be between 55 million and 80 million years old.

2. The country gained independence from South Africa on March 21, 1990, making it one of the last African countries to gain independence.

3. Namibia is one of the least densely populated countries in the world, with a population of about 2.5 million people spread over a vast area.

4. The Fish River Canyon, located in the south of Namibia, is the second-largest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon.

5. Namibia is the first country in the world to include the protection of the environment and wildlife conservation into its constitution.

6. The capital and largest city of Namibia is Windhoek, situated in the country's central highlands.

7. The Skeleton Coast, stretching from the Swakopmund to the Angolan border, is named for the whale and seal bones that once littered the shore, as well as the shipwrecks caused by the treacherous offshore rocks and fog.

8. The Himba, an indigenous group of semi-nomadic herders, are known for their unique culture and the red ochre and fat mixture (otjize) that they apply to their skin and hair.

9. Namibia is one of only two countries in the world (the other being Mongolia) that has desert-adapted elephants, which have evolved behaviors to survive in the arid environment.

10. The country has a high level of biodiversity and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the largest free-roaming population of black rhinos.

11. Namibia's Etosha National Park is one of Africa's major wildlife sanctuaries, famous for its salt pan so large it can be seen from space.

12. The Quiver Tree Forest near Keetmanshoop consists of about 250 specimens of Aloe dichotoma, a type of aloe that is endemic to the southern African region.

13. German is widely spoken in Namibia due to its past as a German colony (German South West Africa) from 1884 until the end of World War I.

14. The Twyfelfontein area, a UNESCO World Heritage site, contains one of the largest concentrations of rock engravings in Africa, with some of the carvings dating back to 6,000 years.

15. The Tropic of Capricorn crosses through Namibia, making it one of the countries situated on this imaginary line that marks the southern boundary of the tropics.

16. Namibia was the first African country to export beef to the United States, meeting the strict quality standards required for the American market.

17. The Namibian dollar (NAD) is pegged 1:1 to the South African rand (ZAR), and both currencies are legal tender in Namibia.

18. Walvis Bay, located on the coast, is one of the few deep-water harbors on the African continent and serves as a vital point for maritime trade.

19. The Brandberg Mountain, Namibia's highest peak, contains the famous "White Lady" rock painting, believed to be around 2,000 years old.

20. The Spitzkoppe, sometimes referred to as the "Matterhorn of Namibia," is a group of bald granite peaks or inselbergs located in the Namib Desert.

21. The Caprivi Strip, a narrow extension of land in the northeast of Namibia, provides vital access to the Zambezi River and several of Africa's national parks across neighboring countries.

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