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Phobias and The Bush – who says they don’t go together?
Anyone who has ever known me will know of my phobia of spiders, my nervousness of small insects and basically any insect type creature...
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Maxine Smith
- Oct 22, 2016
- 3 min
Why come to Nyumbani Estate Bush Lodge?
It is true to say there are many choices of places to stay for your safari experience, within Africa. We are pleased to be able to say...
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Maxine Smith
- Mar 15, 2016
- 2 min
Conservation
The word “conservation” is defined as……. In the strictest sense of the word, a tourist on safari should have nothing to do with...
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Maxine Smith
- Mar 4, 2016
- 6 min
My First Safari
I was one of those urban folk, born on a pavement, living and working in a City, never having the time to explore the country I lived in...
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Maxine Smith
- Feb 26, 2016
- 2 min
How Buying a Second Property Abroad Can Significantly Improve Your Lifestyle
Buying a property in another country is not as unthinkable as some people make it out to be. Like anything else, when spending money you...
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maxinesmith09
- Feb 19, 2016
- 1 min
Monkeys in South Africa
Did you know there are over 250 species of monkeys around the world? Quite a number, and when you consider the size of South Africa,...
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maxinesmith09
- Feb 15, 2016
- 2 min
Nyumbani Estate – Boma Camp update
We are very excited to be able to share with you the first part of the Nyumbani Estate development. The venture is to develop a private...
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Maxine Smith
- Feb 13, 2016
- 4 min
Love ‘in’ Safari ….
If you consider a honeymoon and the fact that it is one of the most indulgent, expensive holidays you may ever have. It will be...
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maxinesmith09
- Oct 22, 2015
- 3 min
“Beauty or the Beast? – You decide”
Friend or foe? Cute or ugly? Hunter or scavenger? So many safari visitors view the Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) with a negative mind...
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maxinesmith09
- May 22, 2015
- 3 min
“A Blue Jewel in South Africa’s Conservation Crown”
When creating and launching the Nyumbani Estate concept, it was paramount to all of us involved that we find somewhere really special to...
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maxinesmith09
- Apr 14, 2015
- 3 min
“Conservation Heroes”
But for many people, especially those outside of Africa, the story of these men and women across South Africa that risk their own lives...
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maxinesmith09
- Mar 16, 2015
- 3 min
“The Birth of A King”
Ask anyone coming on safari for the first time what they are waiting with baited breath to see … and almost without exception they will...
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maxinesmith09
- Feb 18, 2015
- 2 min
“Tuskers and Trunks”
As we move into 2015 at pace, one of this years undoubted highlights at Nyumbani will be the introduction of a further elephant herd from...
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maxinesmith09
- Jan 22, 2015
- 5 min
“Predator or Prey”
I was recently privileged to attend an exhibition in Hoedspruit town by my good friend Warren Carey, a wildlife artist of outstanding...
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maxinesmith09
- Jan 5, 2015
- 4 min
“Rhinos and Racehorses – A Conservation Success Story”
First of all … Happy New Year!! Everyone associated with Nyumbani wishes you, your families and loved ones the most prosperous of times...
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maxinesmith09
- Dec 18, 2014
- 4 min
“The Night of the Pangolin”
Undoubtedly, the highlight of most guests’ safari in Africa, is the sight of a wild African lion on the hunt, or a herd of elephants...
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maxinesmith09
- Dec 7, 2014
- 2 min
“Weaving Your Way into your Lady’s Heart”
Many of you will have been glued to your TV sets in recent weeks, following the latest David Attenborough series, “One Life”, produced by...
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maxinesmith09
- Nov 22, 2014
- 2 min
“The Arrival of Summer at Nyumbani”
The arrival of summer in the Lowveld Region surrounding Nyumbani is a time of great excitement amongst residents. The temperature has...
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maxinesmith09
- Nov 10, 2014
- 2 min
“Nyumbani Field News”
Welcome to the Nyumbani Estate blog …. bringing you news and views from our Estate Manager, Chris Martin, as he travels each day across...
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