Skukuza 21 – 25th August

Skukuza 21 – 25th August

Wednesday, 21st              Yet another glorious, golden morning as we find ourselves creeping along the Maroela Loop S83 east of Skukuza. But despite us being first in line, we are quickly overtaken by speedy tour…

Skukuza 17 – 20th August

Skukuza 17 – 20th August

One of the delights of this type of lifestyle is that one comes into contact with so many likeminded people. Invariably, our campsite neighbours are just decent, well behaved people who appreciate the small things in life. But, no sooner…

Skukuza 15 – 17th August

Skukuza 15 – 17th August

Thursday, 15th           We leave the rather disappointing Satara behind us and head out of the gates at 6.45am. In unusually partly cloudy weather we cross the Sweni river and not far beyond come upon two lionesses…

Satara 11 – 14th August

Satara 11 – 14th August

Sunday, 11th           After our 37ºC hottest day of the trip, we take off late down the H6 tarred road to Nwanetsi. Everything is  lying low except a battered lioness that comes strolling down the road towards…

Satara 7 – 11th August

Satara 7 – 11th August

Wednesday, 7th    We always like to arrive as early as possible at a new camp so as to secure a decent campsite before the ‘main manne’ arrive later in the day. Leaving Shingwedzi early we reached Satara at 11am…

Shingwedzi 6 – 7th August

Shingwedzi 6 – 7th August

Tuesday, 6th        On a cool, clear morning we take the S52 Red Rocks Road running westward along the north bank of the Shingwedzi River. But although we creep along on high alert nothing special shows itself. The…

Shingwedzi 3 – 5th August

Shingwedzi 3 – 5th August

Saturday, 3rd           I apologise for the short break in coms experienced by readers to this blog. The problem was quickly remedied by my admin. For those of you who missed my recent posts from Lower Sabie…

Shingwedzi 31 – 2nd August

Shingwedzi 31 – 2nd August

Wednesday, 31st July       After fifteen lovely days at Lower Sabie, it is time to move on. So under a cloudy sky we hook up the caravan and at 6.40am we are under way up the H10 heading north.…