Sunday, 10th August After sending off my Satara blog we spent our last Satara evening north along the main H1-4 road. 15km from camp we came across a scene so typical of Kruger – three lovely lions…
The evening before we left Shingwedzi, and after I sent out the last blog, we enjoyed the sight of elephants taking a mudbath at the confluence of the Shingwedzi and Maphongola Rivers. And then finally a troop of baboons enjoying…
31st July 270km is a long way in Kruger so we break the trip from Lower Sabie to Shingwedzi with a night spent at Satara. The next morning we set out northward pausing on the Olifants River bridge.…
en Route to Kruger We leave the Cape just as the first cold fronts move in. We are very happy in the Cape but do find the winter weather quite trying. So, escaping to the warmer eastern part of the…
It is so difficult to go on a bird photographic trip with a compatible partner. Hours spent trying to track down an elusive bird is enough to drive a normal person bonkers so I am most fortunate to have in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Monday, 29th Renette is made of sterner stuff and is not easily deterred. Given its history of many exciting sightings, she insists that it is just bad luck that Salitje Road S30 has been so dismal thus far. So…
Thursday, 25th This afternoon we again go up the Sabie river road. Friday, 26th Having lost a bit of faith in any road other than the H4-1 Sabie River R0ad, today we…
Monday, 22nd With Warren at the wheel, we go out this afternoon along the H10 to Muntshe without seeing anything special. Tuesday, 23rd The south wind that has blown lightly for the…
Friday, 19th (contd) This afternoon we go out again along the H10 road towards Muntshe and Mlondozi. With the golden setting sun to the west and the straw coloured grass, this is a particularly pleasant afternoon drive. We have often…
Tues, 16th At 2.45am I leave the Dolphin Resort in Ballito and take the N2 heading towards Swaziland and Kruger. All goes smoothly except encountering some terrifying driving from the bulk carrying lorries that at one point…
The one thing that I really struggle with at the Cape is the winter. So, it is becoming a habit now to set off in early June for warm Ballito followed by Kruger and then back to the Cape at…
Like so many South Africans, we find ourselves having to travel overseas to visit our children and families. Our second son, David, together with family, emigrated to Australia at the beginning of this year. So, allowing them time to find…