A buddy of mine is a partner at the Simbavati River Lodge , which is situated in the northern sector of the Timbavati Nature Reserve. He sent me an excited email yesterday with a link to a Youtube video. It was a recently taken clip of an elephant giving birth during a tourist game drive.

I clicked the link and checked it out. Pretty impressive stuff, I must say.

Have a look for yourself. Drop a tear if need be:

Very emotional

Oh ja, we can get down and dirty with mother nature here at 2oceansvibe, if the mood takes us! Pretty rad, hey?

I might as well give his lodge a quick plug while we’re at it. You should go and visit them – awesome value for money! What’s more, they’re part of the vibe so they’ll give you a 10% discount if you mention 2oceansvibe.

www.simbavati.co.za

Simbavati River Lodge is an intimate and friendly camp built on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River in the heart of the world famous Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Shaded by age old Jackalberry and Leadwood trees, Simbavati is warm and welcoming, with a generous contemporary design and accommodation for up to eighteen guests in luxury tented rooms or thatched chalets.

Simbavati takes its name from the local Shangaan language, translated as “the place where the lions come down from the stars”. The focus of the lodge is on the excellent big-5 game viewing, breathtaking views, friendly and knowledgeable staff in an environment where guests are made to feel comfortable and relaxed from the moment they arrive.

The design of this 4-star lodge is contemporary, warm and welcoming. Guest common areas offer a generously proportioned lounge, bar, boma and extensive decks with breathtaking views overlooking the Nhlaralumi river where regular wildlife sightings take place and guests can unwind.

Accommodation consists of four luxury tents and three chalets; all are privately situated, comfortably furnished and with en-suite facilities.
Luxury tent amenities:

* – Twin bed configuration
* – En-suite bathroom with bath/shower and double vanity basin
* – Complimentary toiletries provided
* – Outside shower/bath
* – Wardrobe with coat hangers
* – Private viewing deck
* – 2 point plug converters
* – Non smoking rooms

Very cool.

Have a squizz at their website HERE.