Skukuza 30th MarchMarch 2019

Skukuza 30th March

Saturday, 30th March Today really shows Skukuza in its contrasting colours. We arrive at the gate at 5.03am – 8th…

Lower Sabie 29th MarchMarch 2019

Lower Sabie 29th March

Friday, 29th March Today is a day with a difference. Steven and family are packing for home and we are…

Lower Sabie 28th MarchMarch 2019

Lower Sabie 28th March

Thursday, 28th March All six of us on board today as we leave camp at 5.30am at the head of…

Lower Sabie 27th MarchMarch 2019

Lower Sabie 27th March

Wednesday, 27th March More light rain falls during the night and Steven and I are dutifully at the gate in…

Lower Sabie 25-26th MarchMarch 2019

Lower Sabie 25-26th March

Monday, 25th March Since flying to the Cape on 14th March, our brief visit there culminated with the most beautiful…

Lower Sabie 13th March

Wednesday, 13th March At first light I am hard at it packing up and at 6.30am I leave the camp…

Satara 12th MarchMarch 2019

Satara 12th March

Tuesday, 12th March First out the gate again at 5.30am and despite the popularity of the road, I am trying…

Satara 11th MarchMarch 2019

Satara 11th March

Monday, 11th March I am at the gate at 4.55am and the sky is completely clear but by 5.30am as…

Satara 9-10th MarchMarch 2019

Satara 9-10th March

Saturday, 9th March After my good day at Timbavati yesterday, I decide to repeat it. So at 5.30am I am…

Satara 8th MarchMarch 2019

Satara 8th March

Friday, 8th March Early at the gate at 5am, just in time to hear the impala outside camp snorting with…

Satara 6-7th MarchMarch 2019

Satara 6-7th March

Wednesday, 6th March Renette is packed and ready and we are at the gate in time for opening at 5.30am.…

Satara 4-5th MarchMarch 2019

Satara 4-5th March

Monday, 4th March Monday, 4th March The Satara faithful are very keen. We arrive at the gate at 5.05am and…

Satara 3rd MarchMarch 2019

Satara 3rd March

Sunday, 3rd March We enjoyed yesterday’s drive so much that today we are doing the same route but in reverse.…

Satara 1-2nd MarchMarch 2019

Satara 1-2nd March

Friday, 1st March The humidity is oppressive as we leave camp at 5.30am and we note huge clouds to the…

Satara 27-28th FebFebruary 2019

Satara 27-28th Feb

Wednesday, 27th February This morning we head down the S100 Nwanetsi River road. The wind is again from the south…

Satara 26th FebFebruary 2019

Satara 26th Feb

Tuesday, 26th February I must change tactics with my blog. Up until now, I download the day’s photos every evening…

Satara 25th FebFebruary 2019

Satara 25th Feb

Monday, 25th February We pack up camp and leave Letaba at 6.30am. It seems almost sacrilege to criticise such a…

Letaba 24th FebFebruary 2019

Letaba 24th Feb

Sunday, 24th February Lightning and thunder waken us in the early hours of the morning but little rain falls. When…

Letaba 23rd FebFebruary 2019

Letaba 23rd Feb

We went out yesterday evening for an hour before sunset and after I had sent out yesterday’s blog. We crept…

Letaba 21-22nd FebFebruary 2019

Letaba 21-22nd Feb

Thursday, 21st February We are keen to see the Balule Campsite on the banks of the Olifants River so leaving…