As the call of the francolin welcomes the sunrise and you slide the zip on your tent open, and the first sight of the Blyde river banks covered in lush green grass lets you know your in the African bush paradise of your dreams.

The birdcalls continue and your coffee on the deck over looking the river is magnificent, your Safari vehicles arrives and you’re ready to start your day and experience all that Africa has to offer.

As you may or may not know JWK Safaris offer all types of safari activities before, after or during your hunting safari our top guide is Conraad  Loubser and he is based near the town of Hoedspruit and is a fully qualified field and hunting guide. Recently he has started his own lodge with his partner Lilly after breaking away to offer this custom build safari operation. Their lodge’s name is Rukiya camp, which I am told is Masai for a “growing lady”. The safari camp has only recently been finish and we had the opportunity to stop buy for a visit after a recent hunt.

In plain old Anglo Saxon we had and incredible time, it is truly a magnificent place. From the rim flow infinity pool to the luxurious tented rooms, incredible atmosphere and views, it is truly a camp worth having a look at visiting on your next Safari with JWK.

After a few days hunting the family can be whisked away and enjoy all the National and private reserves in the area have to offer, feast your eyes and lenses on all of the big and small wonders of nature. This is just one of the many ways JWK is custom building safaris to help our customers and their families truly experience Africa.

You can view Rukiya camp at www.rukiyacamp.com or book through JWK Safaris and we will arrange your safari keeping the whole family entertained during your hunting experience. With amazing hosts like Conraad and Lilly at Rukiya every bit of your time spend in Africa will be amazing. These are the perfect opportunities to bring the family hunting is South Africa, take advantage or our Father and Son or Daughter buffalo special, or let your son or daughter hunt their first or next animal with you and experience the thrill of the Dark continent.

I am starting a plains game hunt now and am very excited about this property the animals are huge.

PH Jono