Satara – Skukuza Aug’25Winter 2023

Satara – Skukuza Aug’25

Sunday, 10th August        After sending off my Satara blog we spent our last Satara evening north along…

Satara August’25Winter 2023

Satara August’25

The evening before we left Shingwedzi, and after I sent out the last blog, we enjoyed the sight of elephants…

Shingwedzi August’25Winter 2023

Shingwedzi August’25

31st July       270km is a long way in Kruger so we break the trip from Lower Sabie to…

Lower Sabie July’25Winter 2023

Lower Sabie July’25

en Route to Kruger We leave the Cape just as the first cold fronts move in. We are very happy…

Northern Kruger Jan’25Winter 2023

Northern Kruger Jan’25

It is so difficult to go on a bird photographic trip with a compatible partner. Hours spent trying to track…

Skukuza 21 – 25th AugustWinter 2023

Skukuza 21 – 25th August

Wednesday, 21st              Yet another glorious, golden morning as we find ourselves creeping along the…

Skukuza 17 – 20th AugustWinter 2023

Skukuza 17 – 20th August

One of the delights of this type of lifestyle is that one comes into contact with so many likeminded people.…

Skukuza 15 – 17th AugustWinter 2023

Skukuza 15 – 17th August

Thursday, 15th           We leave the rather disappointing Satara behind us and head out of the gates…

Satara 11 – 14th AugustWinter 2023

Satara 11 – 14th August

Sunday, 11th           After our 37ºC hottest day of the trip, we take off late down the…

Satara 7 – 11th AugustWinter 2023

Satara 7 – 11th August

Wednesday, 7th    We always like to arrive as early as possible at a new camp so as to secure…

Shingwedzi 6 – 7th AugustWinter 2023

Shingwedzi 6 – 7th August

Tuesday, 6th        On a cool, clear morning we take the S52 Red Rocks Road running westward along…

Shingwedzi 3 – 5th AugustWinter 2023

Shingwedzi 3 – 5th August

Saturday, 3rd           I apologise for the short break in coms experienced by readers to this blog.…

Shingwedzi 31 – 2nd AugustWinter 2023

Shingwedzi 31 – 2nd August

Wednesday, 31st July       After fifteen lovely days at Lower Sabie, it is time to move on. So under…

Lower Sabie 28 – 30th JulyWinter 2023

Lower Sabie 28 – 30th July

Monday, 29th     Renette is made of sterner stuff and is not easily deterred. Given its history of many exciting…

Lower Sabie 25 – 28th JulyWinter 2023

Lower Sabie 25 – 28th July

Thursday, 25th        This afternoon we again go up the Sabie river road. Friday, 26th       …

Lower Sabie 22 – 25th JulyWinter 2023

Lower Sabie 22 – 25th July

  Monday, 22nd      With Warren at the wheel, we go out this afternoon along the H10 to Muntshe…

Lower Sabie 19 – 22nd JulyWinter 2023

Lower Sabie 19 – 22nd July

Friday, 19th (contd)    This afternoon we go out again along the H10 road towards Muntshe and Mlondozi.  With the golden…

Lower Sabie 16 – 19th JulyWinter 2023

Lower Sabie 16 – 19th July

Tues,  16th        At 2.45am I leave the Dolphin Resort in Ballito and take the N2 heading towards…

en Route to Kruger 2024Winter 2023

en Route to Kruger 2024

The one thing that I really struggle with at the Cape is the winter. So, it is becoming a habit…

Australia Apr’24Winter 2023

Australia Apr’24

Like so many South Africans, we find ourselves having to travel overseas to visit our children and families. Our second…