Handyman Hein joins the family!

Ubizane’s family gained a DIY-fix-everything-man! He is an all-rounder with a love to braai. Meet our own real life Chuck Norris of Ubizane… Handyman Hein!

The fact that Ubizane was deeply nestled in nature with wildlife all around inspired Hein to apply for the job as Maintenance Manager.  

The fact that Ubizane is exciting with everyday bringing a new challenge makes this job stand out from all the rest for him! Here are a few questions that will help you get to know Hein:

What is the biggest rule in your line of work?
Do the best I can and be proud of all my projects.

Do you enjoy living in the bush?
Yes. It’s peaceful and relaxing!

What is your biggest fear?
Mozambique Spitting Cobra – or as we call it around here in Zulu: Imfezi

What animal would you be for a day, and why?
A Cheetah, so I can be the fastest in the bush and run away from the Imfezi’s!

What would you use from the items you carry around each day, to fight off a crafty monkey?
My slingshot

Tell us more about yourself:
I’m an ordinary guy from Senekal in the Free State, who loves to braai…

Safari Bring & Braai night

Last night, 30 March 2013, in the spirit of Easter SafariBoma hosted a “Meet you Neighbor” Bring and Braai for all Safari guests. This was the first time this year that we have done a Bring & Braai and it proved to be a very interesting night.  After sending out flyers to all Safari rooms to inform them of the Braai we prepared for a great evening. 

We made two delicious salads for safari guests  to enjoy as part of their meal; one potato salad and one Greek salad.   The salad was enjoyed by all and some went back for seconds and even thirds!

 Three braai’s were set up with grills, ready for guests to use and a bonfire in the middle of the boma was lit up to create a campfire atmosphere.  Walking through the Boma it was a sight of parents chatting away and children gathering over a fire roasting their marshmallows. Wayne, our Lodge Manager, even had to help a few to master the art of roasting!

 The Braai was a success with memories of campfire stories and the smell of burning charcoal and wood still lingering in our thoughts.  The event fit in perfectly in the Bush and will definitively be a favourite for staff and guests this year.

 The Braai is a way for guests to mingle and get to know each other in a truly South African way.

 So if you are at Zululand Safari Lodge during one of these organized Braai’s be sure to head down to the Boma for an unforgettable evening!