2025-02 Bushtime at Mabula

We enjoyed our annual family holiday at Mabula, a cherished tradition for this time of year. Due to my recovery from surgery, I delegated many responsibilities, but the preparation went smoothly with everyone contributing.

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2024-10 Sanbonani

Nestled at the confluence of the Sabie and Sand Rivers, Sanbonani is in the heart of the Bushveld. Luxurious chalets overlook the tranquil rivers where hippos splash and crocodiles soak up the sun on the banks of the river bed.

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2024-05 Ngwenya Lodge

Ngwenya Lodge sits perched along two kilometers of prime Crocodile River frontage, which borders the Kruger National Park. Journey to the edge of the divide where comfortable holiday living meets the wilderness.

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Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve

Nestled in the foothills of the Moreleta Kloof lies one…
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Mabula – The first ten years

In the wake of a life-changing event, I decided to…
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Cape Town Highlights

Photographic highlights of our previous visits to the Cape Town…
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Dinokeng Highlights

Photographic highlights of our previous visits to the Dinkeng region…
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Garden Route Highlights

Photographic highlights of our previous visits to the Garden Route…
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Kruger National Park Highlights

Photographic highlights of our previous visits to the Kruger National…
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Xander & Mariaan

Directors/Owners

We are a husband and wife team discovering the beauty of South Africa and assisting the South African hospitality industry. We initially started as eX-Base Photography, operated solely by me, but soon after Mariaan joined in with Purple Hat Photography, and shortly after that Nomads Nature and Travel was formed. When we decided to travel more frequently and see more of our beautiful country, we found that areas of the hospitality sector were not on par in the way that their information was made available, mostly during the planning phase of our travels. Our initial aim was to try and assist these establishments by providing a photography and review service to them, at an affordable tariff or in exchange for a complimentary weekend stay. Recently, we decided to extend our service even more - to the design, development and support of websites, to afford establishments the opportunity to showcase their offerings. Our niche market remains the Hospitality Sector. We promote nature conservation by doing fundraising, by creating awareness, by running campaigns, by requesting donations, by education and by drafting of petitions.

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