About Bush Tales Tours & Safaris

Our Story. Our Heart.
Our "Once Upon a Time."

Our Story

We live in an age like never before, where the artificial, technologically driven
life many of us lead disconnects us from Nature and our own natural authentic
selves.

When taking time out and immersing ourselves in wilderness settings,
nature can have a powerful effect on us, leading to grounding, healing and
cathartic experiences. In this, nature is the main facilitator with our tours
creating the framework and space in which the experience can unfold.

 

We believe that when people are properly inspired they will engage with nature
in a way that is mutually beneficial. Our hope is that through these encounters with nature, and the positive effect they have on us, people will be motivated to return to nature more often with the intention to increase the healthy conservation of our beautiful planet.

Bush Tales is the result of acting on our vision to use our combined skills, knowledge and experience for creating a tourism operation run in a manner that brings enriching life experiences to both our guests and ourselves.

Our Guides

Bush Tales Guide Neil

Neil

Growing up in South Africa, Neil recalls many happy childhood memories of spending time in the unspoilt Bushveld wilderness of the Waterberg in the Limpopo province. His lineage goes back to the very first Dutch settlers and Khoi tribes, one of them being ‘Pieternella van die Kaap’ who got married to Daniel Zaayman from the Netherlands. A book by well-beloved author Dalene Matthee evokes this historical time. He might share his story with you while on tour.
Bush Tales Guide Tatjana

Tatjana

Tatjana grew up in Kiel on the Baltic Sea in Northern Germany and left its shores some 20 odd years ago when her African journey started in a vibrant time of the original Overlanding spirit. For over 10 years she’s been working in the tourism industry of Southern Africa (including eSwatini, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique), guiding German groups on active Nature and Culture based journeys. Her biggest passion lies in wilderness teachings and Nature connection.

In between their tours, Tatjana and Neil are living on the Garden Route, nestled between ocean, forests and mountains where they are on a journey towards offgrid community living and self-sustainability.
Bush Tales Guide David

David

Bush Tales is held together by the force behind the scenes, their long term friend and business guru, David. He is filled with expertise, enthusiasm and always ready for new challenges and adventures. He has been involved in the aviation industry for the last two decades, having traveled to many locations on the African continent in pursuit of those endeavors, he became griped with the same love of nature and the seeking of adventure.

What Sets Us Apart

We combine the Kruger Park highlight with not only the Panorama Route as is
the norm, but we also include eEswatini (former Swaziland) and thus give you a
much richer experience as you will be visiting 2 countries within a week.

 

Our long tour consists of visiting not only South Africa and eSwatini, but also
includes a lesser-visited gem, Lesotho.

Getting Excited?

Let us guide you through this next chapter of your wild adventure story.
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