WILDERNISSAFARI'S OP MAAT
Lerato Adventures, opgericht in 2019, is een vooraanstaand safaribedrijf dat zich toelegt op het bieden van onvergetelijke safari belevenissen in Oostelijk en Zuidelijk Afrika. Wij zijn gespecialiseerd in op maat gemaakte wildernissafari's van elk type en elke wens, waarbij we ervoor zorgen dat elk moment van uw avontuur perfect is.
Ga op een reis vol avontuur en ontdekking terwijl je de ongetemde schoonheid van Afrika verkent met Lerato Adventures. We bieden een breed scala aan activiteiten op maat van jouw voorkeuren, waaronder opwindende gamedrives, betoverende wandelingen, serene boottochten, ontzagwekkende ballonvaarten en nog veel meer. Wat je hart ook begeert, wij zijn er om het waar te maken.
Safari – Een reis naar geluk
Soorten Accommodatie | Soorten Activiteiten
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«Safari» is een Swahili-woord en betekent «reis». Het komt oorspronkelijk van het Arabische zelfstandig naamwoord safar, dat «reis», «reizen» of «rondleiding» betekent.
Voor ons bij Lerato Adventures betekent het meer dan alleen reizen. Het staat voor het ontdekken van nieuwe plaatsen, het vinden van verborgen juweeltjes, het leren over verschillende culturen, het ervaren van adembenemende wilde dieren, het bewonderen van natuurlijke wonderen en bovenal – elk moment met volle teugen beleven.
Afhankelijk van je wensen en interesses kan een Safari zich op verschillende dingen richten, of juist heel specifiek zijn.
Vogelsafari
Als je een fervent vogelaar bent, bieden we vogelsafari's met een vogelspecialist die je kan helpen je gevederde vrienden te vinden. Een vogelsafari helpt je niet alleen om je persoonlijke vogellijst uit te breiden, maar je leert ook hoe je zelf vogels kunt determineren en vinden. Onze gespecialiseerde vogelgidsen zullen bij elke gelegenheid hun passie en kennis met je delen. Er zal veel tijd worden besteed aan waarnemen, wachten en luisteren naar de kleinste roep vanuit een dicht struikgewas. Verwacht vroeg op te zijn voor het ochtendkoor en laat uit voor het avondkoor.
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Fotografie Safari
Bij Lerato Adventures kun je een fotografie safari boeken, waarbij we een fotograaf met je mee op safari nemen om je te helpen de best mogelijke foto's te maken. Ze leren je hoe je het beste uit je camera kunt halen en hoe je die geweldige herinneringen voor het leven kunt koesteren.
De meeste van onze safari's combineren wildlife en cultuur en AL onze reizen worden samen met jou samengesteld.
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Soorten accommodatie
Afhankelijk van het land of de landen waar je naartoe reist en de reis die we voor je samenstellen, zijn er verschillende soorten accommodatie die je kunt ervaren. Tented Camp, Boutique Hotel, Guesthouse, lodge ... meestal zal het een mix zijn.
Hier is een kleine introductie in de stijlen. Foto's en beschrijvingen zijn alleen bedoeld om je een idee te geven en geven niet altijd de werkelijke accommodatie weer waarin je zult verblijven. Het type accommodatie dat je zult bezoeken hangt af van veel factoren, zoals budget, beschikbaarheid, land en natuurlijk je wensen!
Tented camp/lodge
Tented Camps mostly offer either basic and/or luxury tents that are en-suite and have running water and electricity. Some haver an outdoor sitting platform and the tents usually offer great views.
en-suite Meru tent
This type of tent is en-suite – each consisting of a pit toilet and bucket shower at the back. They are each equipped with 2 single beds and often used for temporary or simple camps.
Mobile camping
A mobile camp consists of en-suite tents, eating area with shade and camping kitchen that is set up temporarily for your group only. There will be a chef and camp assistants to look after you and of course your guide. Afterwards, it will be dismantled with no signs of human habitation left behind. A wild, authentic and ecologically friendly way to experience the bush.
DOme tent or similar
This type of tent for a maximum of 2 pax per tent is used when camping wild. The tents are basic and communal ablution are used (if available). A sleeping mat with sleeping bag makes up the bed.
Rest camp
Rest camps are found within National Parks and anything between very basic with communal bathroom to luxury with incredible views. Rest camps are mostly fenced and run by the National Park itself.
Lodge
The word «lodge» is used for different kind of accommodations in the Safari world but we define it as accommodation that is more intimate and smaller than a Rest Camp and offers rooms that can be a rondavel, a hut, a house or cottage. Lodges are outside National Parks but can be within a private reserve or concession.
guesthouse
A Guesthouse is or started as a private house with a variety of rooms. Sometimes it can be made out of different buildings. They are smaller and more intimate than a hotel and often run by the people that own the house.
boutique hotel
A Boutique Hotel is a small, stylish hotel, often in a fashionable urban area and much smaller and more personal than a normal hotel.
hotel
A Hotel is the biggest type of accommodation with usually a larger number of rooms and restaurant on site. They are found in cities and close to airports for convenience purposes as they offer more services than a smaller establishment.
Soorten activiteiten
Sommige plaatsen die je tijdens je Safari bezoekt, bieden activiteiten die je extra en vooral – van tevoren – kunt boeken! En misschien zijn bepaalde activiteiten al bij je Safari inbegrepen, maar heb je zelf nog een interesse voor iets meer? Van rondvluchten tot boottochten en culturele dorpsbezoeken – Afrika heeft veel te bieden.
Hier is een lijst met activiteiten die speciaal voor jou kunnen worden georganiseerd en geboekt als het gebied waar je reist dat toelaat. Bepaalde activiteiten, zoals boottochten, kunnen seizoensgebonden zijn, terwijl helikoptervluchten het hele jaar door mogelijk zijn, maar wel locatiegebonden.
Scenic Flights with Fixed Wing Plane
The planes for such flights are usually of the type Cessna or similar with a small carrying capacity of passenger, making it a very personal experience. Such planes need to take off and land on a more or less paved airstrip. Scenic Flights of this kind are especially popular over the Okavango Delta, Botswana, the Skeleton Coast and Sossusvlei in Namibia and over the Serengeti in Tanzania. This is a once in a lifetime experience and will leave you with unforgettable memories, whether you take pictures, videos or just simply take it all in with your eyes.
Hot Air Balloon Flight
A hot air balloon flight is at a much slower, gentler pace than with plane or helicopter and the distance covered will be shorter but just as unforgettable. Various places offer such rides, for example Sossusvlei in Namibia, Pilanesberg in South Africa, and of course the famous ones over the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya. Glide gently over the vast planes of these wonderful places and take in the incredible, unrestricted 360° views.
Boat Cruise / Boat Safari
Swapping the vehicle for a boat can be a nice change of vessel and gives a different perspective onto the nature that surrounds you. There are different types of boat rides that can be booked depending on the location, from sunset and dinner cruises to boat safaris where the goal is to see animals. Some cruises can only be done when the water level allows it so enquire beforehand if your time of travel is the season for such an activity. On bigger rivers like the Zambezi or Chobe, boat cruises are done all year round and the boat sizes on these vary greatly.
Bush/Game Walk
Experience the African Bush on foot by booking a Bush Walk on your trip. You will leave the comfort of a vehicle behind and walk in a small group lead by professional guides through the wilderness on the lookout for small as well as big creatures. This is the perfect way to have a look at some of the smaller aspects that you might not see from a vehicle, such as tracks, insects, flowers, dung and much more as well as a possible encounter with a bigger animal on foot. On a walk all your senses are very important and with no engine fumes and motor sounds, the smells and sounds are 100% wild! This activity normally takes 3–4 hours depending on the level of fitness of the group and a minimum age of 12 years is usually required.
Cultural Village Visit / Cultural Interaction
We at Lerato Adventures believe that it is important to integrate and work with the local communities and learn from them, eat with them and spend time with them. These moments spent in the presence of the very people that helped build up a village, a town or the tourism section can be live changing and eye opening. Have the men and women themselves explain to you how they live and manage their day-to-day life and what matters to them most. Eat their food and learn some words in their language to show respect and appreciation. Whenever possible we like to include a Cultural Activity to your trip
Scenic Flights with Helicopter
Helicopters for Scenic Flights vary in sizes and types, depending on where they take place. Due to the fact that Helicopters don't need a lot of space for landing/taking-off, they can be organised for more remote areas (provided there is a company offering flights). When flying over the Okavango Delta, the doors are taken off for an even more intense and unforgettable experience and a photographer's dream. Flying over the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the pilot will make sure you get to see the falls from both sides and flies in different heights and loops over them. Scenic flights can also be done over the Serengeti, Tanzania and Maasai Mara, Kenya and are sure to guarantee an incredible view of these world-renowned Wildlife havens.
Sleepout under the stars
For those that would like to ditch the comfort of walls and a roof, there are a variety of lodges throughout our safari destinations that offer a sleepout. Whether it is on a private sleepout deck, in a treehouse or on the ground in the Makgadikgadi salt pans. Each offers an unforgettable experience that will allow you to enjoy the African Bush in a different, more raw and unspoilt way. Listen to the sounds of the bush without any hindrance and fall asleep under the stunning African sky. Contact us if you are interested in a sleepout so we can plan the itinerary accordingly as this is an activity that is in high demand, weather and season dependant and only available in certain places.
Mokoro Ride
Whenever your journey takes you to the Okavango Delta area, a mokoro ride is a must and unforgettable way of experiencing this pristine wilderness. Gliding quietly along the reed edges through narrow channels and passing open pools where you might see Hippos watching you is a fantastic way to see everything from a different angle! This is one of the most serene and beautiful ways of seeing the water channels of the Okavango that is filled with bird and aquatic life. Watch out for the tiny reed frogs and beautiful water lilies that you might pass. If the chance arises to try and manoeuvre a mokoro yourself, you should try it.
night game drive
Night Drives, although exciting and intriguing, can only be done at certain lodges and places due to the strict laws of National Parks of no driving between Sunset and Sunrise. If a place offers this activity, it is worth to join it to experience the bush at night. To spot something can be hard and in no way should you join this activity with high expectations of seeing big cats and the likes. There is a good chance you might see an owl, a bush baby and a genet! But the thrill of what might be hiding and suddenly appear walking on the road or cross the road in front of you is worth the time. You should join a Night Drive with the credo «high hopes – no expectations» and see every sighting as a bonus!
whale watching
From June to early December Whale Watching can be done along the Southern Coast of South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique. Especially in the Southwest of South Africa, from Cape Town along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth, Whale Watching is prolific and can be done by boat and sometimes even from the coastline. It is the high numbers of Southern Right Whales that during this time come to the coast for breeding and calving purposes and are known to come extremely close which offers optimum viewing conditions.