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Winter is well and truly upon us
Yes, that's right—it's winter here in South Africa and the rest of the southern hemisphere. At Oase, winter generally means warm days and...
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Jun 28, 20242 min read


Curated birding list for Oase
Discover the Year-Round Birding Wonders at Oase Bird enthusiasts, rejoice! Oase is excited to announce the creation of a comprehensive...
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Jun 7, 20242 min read


Building Oase - Part 4 : Power
One of the early decisions we faced when building Oase was determining our power source. Being in a somewhat remote location, connecting...
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May 27, 20242 min read


Building Oase - Part 3 : A fusion of old and new
One of the key aspects that sets Oase apart from many other lodges is its inception during a time when technology is rapidly advancing in...
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May 17, 20242 min read


Building Oase - Part 2 : Roads
Roads through the bush In August 2019, my wife and I embarked on a regular journey to Africa, blissfully unaware that this trip would...
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Apr 21, 20242 min read


Navigating Malaria Risks in Africa: A Personal Perspective from Oase
When planning a trip to Africa, concerns about malaria often loom large. At Oase and its surrounding areas, the risk of contracting...
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Apr 21, 20242 min read


Oase by 7 Star Lodges is quickly becoming the hottest new honeymoon destination
Are you ready to turn your honeymoon into an unforgettable love story? Look no further than Oase by 7 Star Lodges, the honeymoon...
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Apr 21, 20242 min read


Building Oase - Part 1
Exploring the essential element for life - water In the next few blog posts, we will delve into the meticulous planning and execution of...
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Apr 21, 20242 min read


Love is in the air!
Love is in the air, and we couldn't be more thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to Naomi and Tom on their recent engagement!...
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Apr 21, 20242 min read


The truth about the "Big 5" - its scary
Don't fall for the "Big 5" trap. There is more to a Safari then what your told by the African Marketing Engine... and it's amazing! My...
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Apr 21, 20243 min read


The Leopards of Oase
Leopards are some of the most amazing creatures in animals kingdom. They are currently on the endangered species list and have protected...
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Apr 21, 20242 min read


Welcome to the Greater Kruger!
Discover South Africa's safari capital with 7 Star Lodges It may be small, but what it lacks in size Hoedspruit more than makes up for in...
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Apr 21, 20244 min read
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