Mapula Lodge Accommodations and Guiding
I'm still playing catch-up and am just a day or two behind actual events. I wanted to go a bit more in depth about the last blog post which was about Mapula Lodge in Botswana- where Bill was just two days ago. As you know if you're a regular reader (or subscriber) to the Africa Safari Blog, Mapula Lodge has been featured frequently here. You actually want to view all of our blog posts that include mention of Mapula Lodge - this includes trip reports, wildlife sightings, a ton of information about the endangered African Wild Dogs who reside there, and more.
The reason Mapula Lodge receives frequent mention on the Africa Safari Blog is because it offers the best of both worlds - as discussed in the last blog post - fantastic Botswana Safari Game viewing as well as great accommodations and guiding. This blog post covers more about the people of Mapula Lodge and what the lodge itself offers in the way of accommodations.
As always, if you'd like to learn more about other parts of this year's Summer Safari of 2009, click on the appropriate link below.
Mapula Lodge Accommodations
The chalets at Mapula Lodge are unique - combining the feel of a chalet structure with a tent as the entire back of the chalet is screened mesh letting in the wild sounds and allowing private views out to the lagoon at Mapula and the hippos, elephants, fish eagles and multitude of other species that are commonly seen.
Chalets at Mapula Lodge
The camp at Mapula Lodge has a magical setting on the edge of a magnificent lagoon. The common area is large and comfortable and includes a bar with a location that can’t be beat.
Mapula Lodge - sundowners overlooking hippos in the lagoon
Mapula Lodge Staff
Mapula Lodge staff is like a village and they welcome you with caring and kindness. Virtually the entire Mapula Lodge staff consists of couples, which is very rare in safari camps and it makes a noticeable difference and feels as if you are visiting their home as opposed to place of employment.
Mapula Lodge Staff Entertains at Night
Mapula Lodge’s guiding staff of Doctor, Dicks, and Josiah with Simon and Mike tracking is outstanding, both in skill but just as importantly in the enthusiasm they bring to seeking out wildlife. They enjoy gamedrives and want to go early, stay out late, track, and do whatever it takes to bring their clients the best experience. The people in this area are river bushmen, closely related to the San bushmen of the Kalahari and they have maintained their incredible tracking skills as well as taught them to the other local people the Bayei. Many excellent guides and trackers at other camps, such as some at the renowned Kwando, hail from the region surrounding Mapula Lodge.
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