Tomjachu BushRetreat

Tomjachu is an exclusive family owned private nature estate in the heart of the lowveld.
Multi award-winning accommodation and spectacular mountain views.

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Bushwalk 17 - Ben reveals the amazing capacity for survival of humble lichen, and how a Potter Wasp rears its children.

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Ben and Marinus take us to Hugo's Pools to see who has been visiting the watering hole.

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Bushwalk 15 - Ben and Marinus show us an interesting trick the Silver Cluster-Leaf has up its sleeve to protect itself from predators

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#SouthAfricaisTravelReady #trees #magicofnature #wildlife #wildlifeaddicts #wildanimals

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Bushwalk 14 - With the help of Marinus, Ben demonstrates how you can tell the size of a poacher from his tracks.

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#SouthAfricaisTravelReady #tracking #wildlifeprotection #wildlife #wildlifeaddicts

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Bushwalk 13 - Ben shows us some beautiful patterns on a tree, and Marinus shows us what to use to make bush booze!

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#insects #borers #homebrew #snakes #reptiles #wildlife #wildlifeperfection #tomjachubushretreat #travel #nature

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Bushwalk 12 - Marinus and Ben head out once again on a chilly morning, and find an interesting burrow

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#scorpions #sundowners #tracking #wildlife #wildlifeaddicts #wildanimals #tomjachubushretreat #travel #nature

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Bushwalk 11 - We discover the impressive Matumi and its uses, and take a closer look at a nocturnal track.

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#mongoose #treefacts #trees #tracking #wildlife #wildlifeaddicts #wildanimals #wildlifeperfection #tomjachu

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Bushwalk 10 - Marinus and Ben tell us all about the Buffalo Thorn tree, aka the Haak-en-steek .

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#trees #plantfacts #thorntree #wildlifeaddicts #tomjachu

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Bushwalk 9 - Ben shows us an interesting tree, and how grass can plant itself!

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#trees #plantfacts #grasses #wildlife #wildlifeaddicts #wildanimals #wildlifeperfection #exploretheoutdoors #wildanimals #insects #tomjachu

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Bushwalk 8 - Ben teaches us what not to eat in the bush, and Marinus finds something very special!

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#foraging #edibleplants #pythons #animalfacts #snakes #fishing #wildlifeaddicts #wildanimals #wildlifeperfection #tomjachu

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Wildebeest share their personal information, and how to identify bird tracks.

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#mammals #wildebeest #animalfacts #birdwatching #wildlifeaddicts #wildanimals #wildlifeperfection #exploretheoutdoors #tomjachu

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Bushwalk 6 - Ben talks to us about some of the local traditional uses of the iconic Marula tree

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#marulatree #trees #plantidentification #traditions #culture #wildlifeaddicts #wildanimals #wildlifeperfection #tomjachu

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Learn which grass to use to make a pest-proof basket, and how to fish in the bush.

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#fishing #weaving #bushwalk #herbivores #wildlifeaddicts #wildanimals #wildlifeperfection #exploretheoutdoors #tomjachu #travel #nature

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Marinus takes us on his first walk, and comes across our old male giraffe.

This is Marinus' first bushwalk in front of the camera, and he will be first to admit he is probably more comfortable with a group of 'real' guests!

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Bushwalk 3 - Learn how to identify dung, and who has been spitting all over the place!

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#animalidentification #wildlifeaddicts #zebras #insectidentification #wildanimals #exploretheoutdoors #wildanimals #insects #tomjachu

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Learn two fascinating bush facts; How to pick up a Zulu bride, and how bushmen transported fire.

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Sparky bird lovers, we have really enjoyed your “Identify the Bird” entries! Here is our last one for the month.

CLUE: He might not look it here, but this critter is an agile hunter who enjoys a buzzing meal..

#birds #birdwatching #whatbirdisthat #identifythebird #tomjachu

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Bushwalk 1 - Ben shows us some tracks and something the Bladdernut tree has up its sleeve.

#animatracks #wildlifeconservation #plantidentification #wildlifeaddicts #exploretheoutdoors #wildanimals #outdooradventures #hikingtrails #freshairandsunshine #tomjachu

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Welcome to our first video introducing our new online bush walks series with Jack Fillery and Ben Coley

#wildlifeaddicts #wildanimals #outdooradventures #hikingtrails #freshairandsunshine #bushholiday #bushexperience #tomjachubushretreat #travel #nature

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“If you're coming to South Africa, no matter what your plans are, this place is an absolute must and probably the most beautiful place you can stay anywhere near the Panorama Route."