Episode Description
Episode Number: 68
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Ant Africa Safaris – Waterberg, South Africa
Taryn Erasmus – Reservations & Marketing Manager
Episode Summary:
In South Africa’s Waterberg region, a landscape of ancient mountains, open savannah and rich biodiversity, safari experiences often feel deeply personal. This is a part of the country where family history, conservation and hospitality have grown together over generations, shaping the way travellers experience the African bush.
Ant Africa Safaris is one such story. What began with a vision to restore land to its natural state has gradually grown into a collection of lodges that offer guests an intimate connection to the Waterberg landscape and its wildlife.
In the latest episode of Keep Travelling – Your African Story, host Rael Zieve sits down with Taryn Erasmus, Reservations and Marketing Manager at Ant Africa Safaris, to explore the origins of the reserve, the different lodge experiences available to guests, and why the Waterberg remains one of South Africa’s most accessible and rewarding safari destinations.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
• The story behind Ant Africa Safaris and the family vision that shaped the reserve
• Why the Waterberg region offers one of South Africa’s most accessible safari destinations
• The different lodge experiences across Ant’s Nest, Ant’s Hill, Bush Willow and River Lodge
• What wildlife guests can expect to encounter across the reserve
• Why horseback safaris offer one of the most unique wildlife experiences in Africa
• How Ant Africa Safaris creates memorable safari experiences for families and travellers of all ages
Guest Information:
Taryn Erasmus is the Reservations and Marketing Manager at Ant Africa Safaris in South Africa’s Waterberg region. Working closely with guests and travel partners, she helps ensure travellers are matched with the lodge and safari experience that best suits their needs. Her role spans reservations, guest relations and marketing, giving her a strong understanding of the different experiences available across the reserve.
Key Takeaways:
• Ant Africa Safaris offers four distinctive lodges, each catering to different types of travellers.
• Horseback safaris allow guests to experience wildlife in a uniquely close and natural way.
• The Waterberg region provides an easily accessible safari destination just three hours from Johannesburg.
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