Tuesday, 12th March First out the gate again at 5.30am and despite the popularity of the road, I am trying…
Monday, 11th March I am at the gate at 4.55am and the sky is completely clear but by 5.30am as…
Saturday, 9th March After my good day at Timbavati yesterday, I decide to repeat it. So at 5.30am I am…
Friday, 8th March Early at the gate at 5am, just in time to hear the impala outside camp snorting with…
Wednesday, 6th March Renette is packed and ready and we are at the gate in time for opening at 5.30am.…
Monday, 4th March Monday, 4th March The Satara faithful are very keen. We arrive at the gate at 5.05am and…
Sunday, 3rd March We enjoyed yesterday’s drive so much that today we are doing the same route but in reverse.…
Friday, 1st March The humidity is oppressive as we leave camp at 5.30am and we note huge clouds to the…
Wednesday, 27th February This morning we head down the S100 Nwanetsi River road. The wind is again from the south…
Tuesday, 26th February I must change tactics with my blog. Up until now, I download the day’s photos every evening…
Monday, 25th February We pack up camp and leave Letaba at 6.30am. It seems almost sacrilege to criticise such a…
Sunday, 24th February Lightning and thunder waken us in the early hours of the morning but little rain falls. When…
We went out yesterday evening for an hour before sunset and after I had sent out yesterday’s blog. We crept…
Thursday, 21st February We are keen to see the Balule Campsite on the banks of the Olifants River so leaving…
Tuesday, 19th February Every camp in Kruger has its own peculiar appeal. Satara’s is the big game feel of the…
Sunday, 17th February I am afraid that Vodacom is out of action for the weekend, delaying my blog – but…
Saturday, 16th February Vodacom went on the blink yesterday evening and I was not able to complete my diary. We…
Thursday, 14th February As forecasted, the rain begins in the early hours. Quite gently at first but at 8am is…
Tuesday, 12th February At the gate at 5-30am reminds of staying at Shingwedzi some twenty years ago. We returned home…
Monday, 11th February At 5am we begin our very slick packing and at 6am we leave behind our ellie lined…




















