Nottens Bush Camp - Kruger Safari In South Africa

Nottens Bush Camp is one of the finest family run camps in Africa, and the best kept secret in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. As one of the original game lodges it has a magical bush atmosphere and offers a truly authentic African safari experience. The extremely high return cliental to Nottens Bush Camp is due to its impeccable standard of service and warm hospitality. It all began in 1963 when John Notten acquired a portion of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in Mpumalanga, which was to be enjoyed as a tranquil retreat for the family and their friends. It wasn't until 1986 that Bambi and Gilly Notten, following their dream, opened their family home to what is known today as Nottens Bush Camp.

It was from this dream that the story of Nottens Bush Camp began and made it possible for the family to contribute to the preservation of a magnificent piece of South Africa, which has been shared with special people from all over the world. It is a place that has witnessed incredible events and amazing characters, both animal and human, that have carved the enduring story to be enjoyed today. The legacy of the this private safari lodge in South Africa is now in its third generation in the Notten, as well as the Matabula family. Specter Matabula was employed by the family in 1963 and he would be proud to know that his son and his son's children are now a part of Nottens Bush Camp South Africa.

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Nottens Bush Camp accommodation consists of beautifully appointed suites with open plan bedroom and en-suite bathroom. All suites have both indoor and outdoor shower facilities. All windows and sliding doors are fitted with screens and insect coils are provided. Each suite at Nottens Bush Camp leads onto a private wooden deck with a beautiful view of the bush. Paraffin lamps and candles replace electric lighting for ambience and all the rooms are cooled with an overhead ceiling fan. Facilities are available for the re-charging of video machines and camera batteries in the safari lodge's reception area. A main line telephone facility is also available.

Number of beds - 7 Double rooms

Style of accommodation: Individual suites elegantly decorated, En-suite bath, shower, toilet and hand basin, Mosquito netting on windows and doors, Private game viewing deck, Overhead fans

Lounge/Dining area: Open plan lounge and dining area leading onto a wooden deck overlooking a vast plain and waterhole. Indoor lounge with large fire place and a fully stocked bar and an open air boma for an evening around the fire

Swimming pool: Sparkling pool with open plan pavilion

Massage Deck: Beautifully peaceful for therapeutic treatments

African Safari Culinary and Dining Experience At Nottens Bush Camp Located In Sabi Sand Reserve (Greater Kruger Park) as an Africa Safari & South Africa Safari Holidays Accommodation

The food at Notten's is always delicious and it is known as one of the finest private safari lodges in Mpumalanga. Meals are a social event and guests gather in the enclosed boma around a log fire under a canopy of stars in winter or in the open plan summerhouse lit up with candlelight during summer. Meals are eaten together around one communal table, with the company of the Notten's and their Notten's Bush Camp team. This creates a wonderful atmosphere and an opportunity for the guests to share stories and conversation with other interesting people from South Africa and around the world.

The excellent cuisine consists of a traditional bush breakfast with fresh fruits, yogurts, mueslis and freshly baked muffins followed by eggs of one's choice, crispy bacon, fried tomatoes, mushrooms, and the chef's speciality of the day. The buffet high tea/lunch, served at three o'clock is a delicious spread of freshly baked quiches, breads and pies, an array of succulent garden salads, a selection of cheese and cold meats all to be finished off with the chef's heavenly cakes. The three-course dinner is a wholesome delight of traditional flavours. The menu is varied with all tastes being catered for at Nottens Bush Camp.

The meat dishes consist of a grilled bush chicken, meaning spatchcock chicken, which is stuffed under the skin with lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, celery, onion and lots of feta. It is basted with lemon and olive oil and then roasted to a succulent perfection. This is served with a lemon gravy. Our game casseroles, stews and stroganoffs are served with mashed potato and are a must on cold winter nights. Some of our all time favourites are roast leg of lamb done with good old fashioned Mrs Ball's chutney and rosemary. Oxtail, lamb bredie's and rump steak are just a few of the delicious meat dishes which are served. Nottens home-made pies are always a treat. The starch dishes consist of crispy roast potatoes, crunchy baked potatoes served with sour cream and butter, oven roasted chips with rosemary and olive oil , baby new potatoes roasted with honey and mustard. Basmati rice with braised onions, wild rice or a hot couscous dish. One never goes short!