Veterinarian Assist Safari

Shindzela offers walking trails of about 2.5-3 hours in the morning instead of doing a game drive. Each walking trail is lead by a qualified lead and back up trails guide. The walking safaris are mainly focused on nature as a whole, focusing on fauna and flora as well as animal tracks, insects, bird life and the occasional encounter with one of the Big five. No children under the age of 16 years are allowed on these trails.

Shindzela offers morning and afternoon/evening game drives of about 3-3.5 hours. Shindzela conducts their safaris in 4x4 Landrover vehicles (seating 8 guests per vehicle max) and guests are taken out by professional qualified field guides. Prior to each safari activity guests are given a thorough safety briefing before embarking on their safari adventure.

Celebrate the magnificent view of the Lowveld from the top of the highest outcrop on Karongwe with a short climb accompanied by a Guide. Enjoy a sundowner with the backdrop of the Drakensburg mountains whilst soaking in the 360 view of the huge stretch of the valley whilst sipping on your favourite refreshment and picnic snacks.

Enjoy a relaxing time under the bright beautiful African Sky, reclining in a hammock while learning about the night sky. In summer Orion and his dog Sirius can be seen chasing Taurus and Pleiades are cross the sky. In winter Scorpio and Corvus the crow is visible along with the ever present Southern Cross, Magellanic Clouds and Coal Sack. With planets making appearances at certain times of the year, the rings around Saturn, the Many moon of Jupiter visible through good binoculars.

Relax in the bush with a soulful meditative yoga experiance - Ubuntu Yoga - which is a gentle African flavored practice. The fee also contributes to the Ubuntu Yoga Project at Nourish Eco Village. (Nourish NPO) to help train promising local candidates and help them to earn their certification.

Enjoy an absolutely and unforgettably thrilling experience with a 40 min flight through the famous Olifant's River Gorge.

Leave your legacy in Africa and plant a tree in our local community or donate a tree. A t-shirt is given to you complimentary with every tree donated and leave knowing that you have made a very positive contribution to the environment. Choose between a fruit tree of indigenous tree.

Make memories with your partner or friends while enjoying a unique traditional Shangaan African dinner. Cuisine in particular gives us distinct glimpse of a culture and its people. This fun filled experience will leave you with a new appreciation of cultural diversity which goes hand in hand with the whole experience and understanding of the beautiful Shangaan culture.

Take pleasure in interactive cooking lessons of traditional South African cuisine with our local chefs and get to test your cooking skills afterwards. Choose between African and traditional warm Afrikaans cuisine.

Experience Gin pairing and Gin Tasting for an afternoon special event. If you are a Gin lover - experience the Gin pairing and Gin Tasting notes with variations for an afternoon special event.

Take pleasure in visiting our local community with a 1-hour tour to the nearby village. This tour allows you to see how the local people live, their culture and day to day program. It also gives you the opportunity to interact with the children at grass roots level and generally a very enriching experience.

All adventures start with the first step and the first step to having fun for any child at Karongwe Portfolio is to experience our pure fun Little Paws Programme. We are proud to launch our Little Paws Programme which is full of fun interactive activities ranging from:
*Hair Braiding * Face painting * Tracker 101 course * Cookie baking *Clay making tracks *Bubbles *Board games *Children's foot spa *Goodie bags *Children's veggie garden and many more exciting activities on offer.

Karongwe Portfolio prides itself in giving any child the best safari experience imaginable whilst enjoying their stay at any of our incredible lodges with the greatest of service provided by all members of staff. Give your child a live changing experience

4 hours broken down into 1h45 minute lessons. Each Section will include a short guided practical session and time for questions.

Lesson Breakdown.
* Introductions
* Camera Basics
* Camera settings and ways to use them
* Gear and what to get
* Phone photography VS Camera
* Composition of Framing
* Types of Composition
* Making an imagine
* Building a colour style
* Programs and where to start (Participants will need with phone or laptop)
* Editing on your phone, which apps to use
* Lightroom desktop
* Editing on camera

Participants will receive
* Workbook to take notes and follow along during lessons.
* Each lesson will be video recorded and sent to the participants to keep.
* Access to a WhatsApp group for any further questions and assistance during their stay.

4 Hour Take up the opportunity to experience a once in a lifetime - fist hand anti-poaching excursion on foot with an anti-poaching specialist. Learn about the tracking methods and more about the plight of poaching of our precious wildlife. This experience will leave you with a clearer understanding and unforgettable memory.

A walk with Karongwe Private Game Reserve anti-poaching team is like taking a step into a completely different world. This is not just a walk through the bush. You walk through the Bush while being aware of not just wild animals but also of the so called "kill Zones" possible ämbush zones" and "escape routes". You become aware of where possible poacher might be waiting for darkness you also become aware of where to walk and where not to, you really become exposed to how real this war for conservation really is.

Even though this walk is filled with the dangers of not only the nature but also the poacher you definitely find a sense of safety with the experience of the anti-poaching team. Anti-Poaching Walk

Morning and Afternoon game drives

Karongwe Portfolio Spa:
- From heavenly aromas to herbal purity this unique body range of spa treatments will leave you mesmerized and refreshed. From our African Awakening - drawing inspiration from the Marula Tree and the African traditional healing beliefs, an ultra relaxing indulgent full body massage.
African Vigour :
A warm aroma blend infused with the circulatory boosting essential oils is coupled with deep tissue massage relieving deep seated tension all the way to the core of the muscle.

Body exfoliation -
Our cleansing preparatory body scrubs are made with 100% natural blend of plant botanicals to gently and effectively eliminate dead skin cells.

Body Wrap -
To commence this sensory journey you will receive a full body exfoliation

TheraNaka Essential oils - influenced by nature ad focused on naturally improving condition of the skin.
Hand Massage - ideal for those hard working hands. .

With four pools to choose from, swimmers and sunbathers will always find space to unwind. Order a spritzer, a craft beer or a glass of local wine to sip at the edge of the main pool, or grab a daiquiri to enjoy alongside the Sandy B pool, both solar-heated for your comfort. On warmer days, partake in some crowd-watching from the Cabana pools, overlooking the busy promenade and beach.

The state of the art Technogym has all you need for those quick holiday workout sessions. The gym includes a Powerplate Pro 6, a treadmill and various weights.

Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday
06h00 – 22h00

Step away from the vibrant Camps Bay strip into the calming confines of our spa, where you can indulge in anything from a mini pedicure to get beach-ready feet, to a 90-minute massage featuring quintessential African products and practices.

For some romantic relaxation, treat yourselves to a couples’ treatment in the double massage room, or simply spend time in the spa bath, sauna and steam room. Spoil yourself and emerge radiant, refreshed and relaxed.

Exclusive arrangements made for guests of The Bay Hotel.

Camps Bay Tennis Club
Situated behind The Bay Hotel, the lively and active tennis club is famously known for having one of the best teams in the country. The club has 5 hard surface courts. Coaching sessions and tennis partners can be arranged by the hotel.

Camps Bay Squash Club
Located next to The Bay Hotel. the club boasts 4 pristine courts and a lively bar where post-game drinks can be enjoyed.