Bush Explorations Africa

24/08/2024

Winter Sunsets on Safari at Umlani Bush Camp Timbavati Reserve..Dusky Dusty and Smoky Filtered Light. A Time to reflect..A Time to Savour. A Time to give Thanks. A Time to Remember. Blessed Wonders. Love..Light and Peace to all.

27/06/2024

Mr & Mrs Dixon...Got Hitched..Today at 11 Bell's to my Beautiful Vicky V 🌹. Thanks all for the Messages and Wishes.

06/03/2024

Bustling Brussels Airport... Enroute Homeward to Hoedspruit ZA...Been an Amazing and Epic Experience. So much seen. So much Learned. So much Hospitality. Lots of Laughter..Heaps of Fun. Thank You Belgium..Thank You my Belgium Familia...Thanks to Vicky V...for an Incredible Stay..See you all soon.

05/03/2024

When in Rome...ah hang on .. When in Belgium get on yer Bike... Exploring in Style. Been a while since been on a Bike ..but good fun and entertainment for all seeing the old Bush Bullet on the Bike thang!!!...🤣

28/02/2024

To the Manor Born as the saying goes...A Wonderful Stay at the Manor De la Douve...Heuveland Belgium...with a quick walk into France over the little Douve River. Excellent Stay and with Fantastic Hospitality from the Host Family. Topped with a super Breakfast and learning more of the History of the Region. Walks to the Rodeberg and Baneberg and Vineyards. Ieper City in the afternoon.. Splendid Stuff..Thanks the Belgium and French Folks for the great Hospitality so far..JD and VV.

26/02/2024

Kasteel van Poeke. Fascinating look into Ancient Past History continues. One can physically feel it as one approaches and walks where the People's of that time walked.. Lived and Died. Amazed and blown away to by the Architecture and Works of those times. Thanks VV and Belgium for these experiences. Next the Battlefields of Wars past. See you out there .JD and VV.

25/02/2024

When you find Leopard's Leap SA Wine in the local Knokke Heist Belgium Warehouse... Brilliant. 🤣

24/02/2024

When You have a Thang for Castle's...Castle Ryckevelde in Sijsele-Damme. Another Epic Historical Walk about. Pics courtesy of VV..Let's see what tomorrow brings for this South African Bush Boytjie.. Lekker Ja.

24/02/2024

From Castle's to Cathedrals..Old Kingdom's and Knights. History and People's. Walking on the steps of Ancient Past. Belgium in the City of Ghent. A Profound and very moving Experience..and led by my Private and Amazing Guide Vicky V...Lots of fun.. laughter and Cultural differences to appreciate and observe..Not to forget.. Belgium Beer.. Chocolate..and the Cold Weather and Rains for this Bushman..as a First time Visitor to this part of the World. See you out there.. Cheers for now..

19/02/2024

17/02/2024

To all our Safari Guests, Safari Gals & Guys, Agents & Safari Camps & Lodges Teams. I will be away to Belgium as of the 20th of February & returning the 7th of March. To see my Lovely Vicky V and Family and see Europe for the very 1st Time!! I will be seeing Mails and What's App Messages on occasion. If any Enquiries will be best to email me please. Thanks to One and All for your support to Bush Explorations Africa and us over the last times. Be Blessed and see you on my return to the Lowveld SA. Cheers JD & VV.

21/01/2024

Sunset over Die Kleine Drakensberg and Lowveld Bushveld. Baobab Ridge Lodge. Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. The Beauty of our Land. Our People's. Wilds and Wonders. See you out there.

09/01/2024

The Age old Competition.. Predator's at the top of their game. This Hyena a wily campaigner..The Wild Dogs giving it the work over.. Outstanding encounters at Africa on Foot. Klaserie Reserve. This after seeing the Vuyela Pride a short while earlier. Who let the Dogs out .. ringing in my Head.. See you on Safari..Out there in the Bundu..

02/01/2024

2024 Is on the Go. So love when the Ellie's pop in to greet. Africa on Foot Camp, Klaserie Reserve..early am..while enroute to do wake ups and coffee for the Guests..Have an Elephant Year everyone..See you in the Wilds...in the Bush..somewhere outhere.

25/12/2023

May you all be Blessed and have a Joyful Christmas. May the coming Year bring Love, laughter and Happiness to you and your loved ones. From JD & Vicky V..Santa on Safari. Much love to you all..See you in the Bush.

23/12/2023

Coffee and Observations post another lovely Bush Walk at Africa on Foot. Klaserie Reserve. It's the little things..sounds and scents..bush flowers.. feeling in touch with Mother Earth. Just get out there. You will be changed. See you out there.

08/12/2023

As the Year 2023 draws to a close...I reflect. On those whom we lost..Those whom we found. Those whom left us..we shall always miss you...a part of the very fabric of our lives on Mother Earth. Those whom we found, a vital and special part of our enduring journey whilst still on Mother Earth. To Family and Friends, the Safari Community and all whom we know and Love. Be Blessed. Be Loved and God Bless you all. Thank You all for the support over the Year of 2023..Let's Pray most of all for Peace.
Love,Light and Peace.
JD & VV December 2023

28/11/2023

In Life...always be Curious.. Always take the Path or Route less Travelled. Along the Rivers, Streams. Look towards the far Mountains..Explore and Wonder at the Sky and Space. Be it the Wilderness of the Bush..Sandy Beaches.. Delta's.. Rainforest.. Mighty Rivers..and powerful Seas. Put your feet in the Soil..Taste the waters..the scents of the air..the sounds that surround..Be bold..be brave..get out there...See you in the Wilderness somewhere..

27/11/2023

When the Ellie's come to say Hello..Hot Summer Day at Africa on Foot Safari Camp. Klaserie Reserve..Happy Ellie's..Happy Guests..Lovely.

04/11/2023

Africa Sunsets. Touch the very Soul. Elephant bathing in the Waters at the same time. A spectacular time to be in the presence of these mighty Beasts. Love it. Maseke Reserve.Ndzuti Wilderness Camp..See you out there..among the Elephants and Sunsets..Let's see what Sunrise brings .

27/10/2023

Magnificent and Mighty Drakensberg Mountains. Running Rivers. Breathtaking Scenery and Space to walk in and alongside. Underberg you Beaut. Loved it. As we headed away and Home to the Lowveld spending time in Ismangaliso St Lucia we felt one again with Mother Earth.. History.Culture. Great People's. Lekker Hospitality. A Trip filled with special memories.. Mountains and Sea..Bush and Beach. See you out there ..JD and Vicky V.

25/10/2023

Vicky V and JD enjoying the Beautiful St Lucia... Ismangaliso Wetland. Just a Wonderful part of our Beloved Country. Homeward bound to the Limpopo..See you all soon.

23/10/2023

In the Mighty Drakensberg Mountains KZN. Walkabout. Clear Waters. Huge Sky. Outstanding Walks. After time on the Coast..seeing My Family not seen for such a very long time..Loving every moment of our Beloved Country and it's Beauty. It's Peoples. It's Hugeness. It's Hospitality. Headed soon back to my Bushveld Kiaa. Taking the Roads and Routes Less travelled.Taking Time to feel the Soul of our Land. We are Blessed Indeed.

16/09/2023

Love Fiery African Sunsets..Chacma Camp Maseke Reserve. See you out there.

15/09/2023

One of the Grietjie Pride of Lioness finishing up the last bits of their Impala Kill .Tough..Smart and Powerful Lionesses ..raising their Cubs..A Mother's work is never done.. Respect . Chacma Camp Maseke Reserve. JD.

19/05/2023

Hello Howzit...Sawubona..Hamshini...been a while...been busy. Still in the Bush..from the exciting new Bundox River Lodge on the Olifants River to my old Mates Ndzuti Wilderness Camp in the Balule Reserve..more exciting news on the way too..soon...just a note to all..my whats app crashed so best to reach me on e-mail at [email protected] or on call on +2776 764 6497 or FB Messenger..Lovd..Light and Peace. JD.

19/05/2023

Good Morning all Safari Lovers. Please note am having Whats App issues. Best to reach me via email at [email protected] or on sms text on +2776 764 6497.

Cheers for now..JD

24/06/2022

24/06/2022

Although all three men were caught before they could kill any rhinos, the death toll for the species has already reached 123 in KwaZulu-Natal in the first six months of this year.