Big Five

Day Safaris in SA right here in our backyard

Posted on Tue May 14, 2019 in Activities and Attractions.

Allow us to reintroduce you to PE’s “wild side” with the following affordable day safaris in SA right here in our backyard.

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Things to do when you travel South Africa

Posted by Lungile Backpackers Lodge on Mon July 13, 2015 in Travel Tips and Advice.

In my opinion, the reason most people go to on holiday to South Africa is for a safari. African wildlife safaris are really amazing, even breath taking, but South Africa offers far more to see and do than “just” safaris. It's also about the different cultures, unique diversity, it's history and adventures activities.

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The Big Five - legends of South Africa

Posted by Lungile Backpackers Lodge on Mon July 13, 2015 in Activities and Attractions.

The term 'Big Five' refers to five of Africa's greatest wild animals known as the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and the rhino.The "Big Five" still creates excitement for exceptional destinations and experiences that South Africa has to offer.

Just think, whilst you are admiring a beautiful sun set you capture the moment of a pride of lions stalking their prey. Or watching a buffalo strolling to a water hole with strength and size that makes it more likely to kill. Then, the rhino, which is close extinction, with its extraordinary horns and bad temper and the leopard, its beauty, remarkable speed and skill to hunt. Many if not all travelers whom visit South Africa find their visit to the country as incomplete without having spotted, and perhaps photographed, the Big Five.

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