Vic falls & South Africa

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3. september 2023
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Dag 1
søndag 3. september 2023 14:42
☁️ 23 °C
Høyde: Sjønivå
Nederland Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 52.308792, 4.76602752°18’32” N 4°45’58” E
Travel day
3. september 2023, Nederland ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Early start and a long day of travelling but it can't be avoided and its all gone to plan, no problems. It seems we have spent all day at Schipol. Thankfully it's a great airport.
Vic Falls tomorrow via Nairobi for a few hours.Les mer
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mandag 4. september 2023 11:00
☀️ 30 °C
Høyde: 903 m
Zimbabwe Devil's Cataract -17.926075, 25.84171217°55’34” S 25°50’30” E
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Victoria Falls arrival
4. september 2023, Zimbabwe ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Overnight flight to Nairobi and landed early but we had to queue jump hundreds (some were a little annoyed, mainly French but we didn't mind that) to make our last connection to Victoria Falls, a 3 hour flight.
In all its been 29 hours travelling house door to hotel door!
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a bit special, we can hear the falls and see the spray above the trees, also there are animals right outside, so doors will be locked at night.
Won the lottery as you can see, will be sharing it out when back.
We did a Ra-Ikane Sunset River cruise tonight. It was a bit more successful than our whale watching! Saw hippos, elephants and a few birds and a lot of other boats. And more outside hotel room tonight.
Early night 7:30pm, we are very tired.
Tomorrow is early start to see the falls.Les mer
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Dag 3
tirsdag 5. september 2023 06:26
☀️ 16 °C
Høyde: 903 m
Zimbabwe Devil's Cataract -17.926246, 25.8417417°55’34” S 25°50’30” E
Victoria Falls
5. september 2023, Zimbabwe ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Early start today to see the falls before it gets to hot, it was 33 yesterday but the sun is stronger.
Falls are really impressive and this is start of low water season. People in Devils Pool and a fisherman if you look closely.
Went round local crafts, all really good and inventive, but all too samey and too big to carry.
Visited local supermarket for wine at ZUD 40,000 + a bottle, you work it out. Walking from 7:30 to 13:00 with a couple of refreshment breaks so now chilling with wine on patio.Les mer
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ReisendeLovely pics, love the pic of you both with the Rainbow, the video reminds me of 'Up'
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Dag 3
tirsdag 5. september 2023 18:11
🌙 29 °C
Høyde: 903 m
Zimbabwe Devil's Cataract -17.926038, 25.84167217°55’34” S 25°50’30” E
Victoria Falls to Port Elizabeth
5. september 2023, Zimbabwe ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Another day of traveling, this time cutting it too fine with problems. Flight into joburg was late, had to queue jump again, run to gate where we found out they said we had to collect our luggage and recheck them thru. We were told on Vic Falls that they would go all the way and we had tags to show that.

Left hotel at 11:00 and got into Port Elizabeth Airport at 19:00, then into hire car for short journey to hotel with NO luggage.
Hopefully get bags tomorrow!

Vic Falls airport was a breeze to get through, surprised me. Shops more expensive than Heathrow!Les mer
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Dag 5
torsdag 7. september 2023 07:58
☀️ 14 °C
Høyde: 15 m
Sør-Afrika Humewood Beach -33.978594, 25.64878833°58’43” S 25°38’56” E
Luggage! And onto safari
7. september 2023, Sør-Afrika ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Last night's hotel was cheap, cheerful and ok. 5 large wines and a lager for £8. It was a unique place, much better than your standard Western white tourist hotel, I say that as at breakfast there was only one other white person, not a problem and ok.

Went to airport, as they did not phone me and our luggage was there. That was a great relief, I had nightmares of having to spend a day in a shopping mall while mam got all she needed! Lol.

Amakhala safari Lodge is something special, but I think all african lodges are similar. It's all inclusive, 6 game drives and a well stocked room bar.

First safari this afternoon, most people are dressed for something entirely different! A party or beach, don't think they want to see wild animals. Safari drive was best mist successful we have ever had to see giraffe, cheetahs, gnu, wart hog, lion, zebra and obi wan kenobi (Diane doing a good impression) it was very cold.

First impressions are that this is a top experience, all inclusive, free bar, safaris with picnics, very friendly helpful staff etc etcLes mer
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fredag 8. september 2023 13:50
☀️ 26 °C
Høyde: 242 m
Sør-Afrika Longlee -33.503748, 26.02979433°30’13” S 26°1’47” E
Full safari day
8. september 2023, Sør-Afrika ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Morning 7am and afternoon 4 hours safari drives today, pretty tiring on these bumpy roads. Safaris were good with rhinis, elephants being the best action. We have agreed to skip tomorrow afternoon drive if morning one is successful.
Food here has been really good.Les mer
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Dag 7
lørdag 9. september 2023 16:59
☀️ 22 °C
Høyde: 242 m
Sør-Afrika Longlee -33.503749, 26.0297833°30’13” S 26°1’47” E
Morning drive/ chilling afternoon
9. september 2023, Sør-Afrika ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Another early morning drive in search of lions. We found them but they were hiding, caught sight of them.
Decided to pass on the afternoon/ evening drive, we are getting too tired, it's actually hard work being a passenger for 7 hours on seriously bumpy terrain. It was also hottest day so far, animals will would be sheltering from sun and we were sunbathing in our pool. We have seen best of weather, getting colder as you can see.
We have now been away 7 days and we have seem so much already and have had fantastic friendly service all the way.Les mer
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Dag 8
søndag 10. september 2023 17:42
☀️ 17 °C
Høyde: 15 m
Sør-Afrika Beacon Island Estate -34.076197, 23.37063534°4’34” S 23°22’14” E
Lions and onto Plettenberg
10. september 2023, Sør-Afrika ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Last safari drive this morning and it was really worth it. For the last 2 days we had glimpses of lions, today we found and watched the whole pride of 7 lions for a long time, brilliant.
The whole 3 days at Amakhala Safari Lodge was brilliant, great all inclusive, more than we could expect, extremely helpful friendly staff and a park that limits traffic (no public) and even limits numbers of Jeeps per zone.
3 hour drive along fairly empty roads to Cottage Pie Plettenberg. Another lovely place. Beach is similar to Weymouth and you have the Robberg headland which is just like Portland. Whales are seen here, but not for us today! Will try at lookouts tomorrow.
We had sherry on the room at Amskhala and have it here as well. Found out talking to locals on beach that its traditional in the winter.
Have a full wallet of notes that amount to £20!
Experienced our first electrical "load shedding" where hotel had its power cut.Les mer
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Dag 9
mandag 11. september 2023 07:57
🌬 10 °C
Høyde: 13 m
Sør-Afrika Beacon Island Estate -34.076128, 23.37075834°4’34” S 23°22’15” E
Plett to Oudtshoorn
11. september 2023, Sør-Afrika ⋅ 🌬 10 °C
Excellent stay at Cotrage Pie. Our TV did not work so manager replaced it very quickly for us to watch the rugby. Then we fell asleep half way through the Wales match!
Did a walk around headland looking for whales, not a sighting as usual. Mam did really well climbing up a steep exposes section.
On our drive today we experienced sun, high winds, heavy rain showers and snow all in 30 minutes! Wild weather here.
On the drive we passed many locals including children walking, it seemed in-between nowhere and sometimes hitch hiking. Felt wrong not to offer a lift but you just can't do that.
Diane found the strangest place a safety evacuation sign could be placed.
Current place is very safety minded when it comes to placement of plug sockets as can be seen in photo!
This is the only place where the waitresses wear puffer jackets, it's so cold !Les mer
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Dag 10
tirsdag 12. september 2023 06:19
🌙 1 °C
Høyde: 279 m
Sør-Afrika Oudtshoorn -33.638309, 22.14319133°38’18” S 22°8’35” E
Ostriches yes. Whales no; again!
12. september 2023, Sør-Afrika ⋅ 🌙 1 °C
The stars last night were incredible, never seen so many.
Each morning has a different vista which is making the your interesting. Today there was frost on the ground and it may make 15 degrees today; cold! But it got really warm and sunny.
Went to ostrich farm which was good, some of them are a bit menacing at 2.4m tall!
Went into Mossel Bay, another whale watching place, but no luck as usual! But the best carrot cake and fabulous views. Then went to Still Bay. A completely beautiful beach all to ourselves.
Riversdale is another different place, nice cottage we have.Les mer
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Dag 11
onsdag 13. september 2023 09:57
☀️ 16 °C
Høyde: 130 m
Sør-Afrika Swellendam -34.017825, 20.44709334°1’4” S 20°26’50” E
Riversdale to L'Agulhas (most south)
13. september 2023, Sør-Afrika ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We woke up this morning freezing cold, no lights or heating because of Load Shedding!
Drove to swellendam, lovely town with a lot of history and the prettiest church in South Africa. Tried to go shopping but all shops were still in darkness at 10am with electricity cuts.
Got to destination, most southerly point of Africa where the oceans meet and we of course had to drink in most southerly pub.
B&B we are in is again very different, this is a B&B! Strange for us but the view is great.
No whales again. Took a walk out in the dark ar 7pm, nothing to see so will be early night.
One positive from load shedding (power cuts) is that the stars are brilliant, never seen so many.
Off to Cape Town tomorrow.Les mer
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Dag 12
torsdag 14. september 2023 12:10
🌬 15 °C
Høyde: 6 m
Sør-Afrika Stony Point -34.371975, 18.89310234°22’19” S 18°53’35” E
Cape Town via Penquins
14. september 2023, Sør-Afrika ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Drove from L'Agulhas to Cape Town Airport via several renowned whale watching sites; Hermanus is world famous. After several hours of driving along coastal road we did not see a whale. Did stop at Betty's Bay where we found Penguins. Road from Betty's Bay to Gordon's Bay was stunning. All in we have driven over 1200 km.
Hotel in Cape Town Seapoint area is right on beach and great location, safe to walk out at night. Our room is on corner of building on right one below top floor where we see beach or signal Hill.Les mer
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Dag 13
fredag 15. september 2023 10:27
🌬 15 °C
Høyde: 16 m
Sør-Afrika Outer Basin -33.903633, 18.41955233°54’13” S 18°25’10” E
Cape Town storm & V&A
15. september 2023, Sør-Afrika ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
All night and most of day experienced a wild storm. Our planned trip to Robben Island was cancelled and we are now scheduled for Sunday.
Spent morning in V&A area. Its a major tourist area on old docks. Quite impressive, massive with 3 shopping malls, craft areas, hotels etc. We walked back against the wind, took over an hour, feet hurting! And can't have a bath!Les mer
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Dag 14
lørdag 16. september 2023 09:53
☁️ 13 °C
Høyde: 22 m
Sør-Afrika Zeitz MOCAA -33.908176, 18.42229133°54’29” S 18°25’20” E
Bus tour and no table mountain
16. september 2023, Sør-Afrika ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Bus tour today with walk around Bo Kaap area, very colourful. Table top mountain cable car closed due to high winds. Robben Island visit rescheduled twice, now may have to totally cancel!
Weather may be improving based on tonight's sunset.Les mer
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Dag 15
søndag 17. september 2023 08:49
☁️ 13 °C
Høyde: 3 m
Sør-Afrika Cape Town Clock Tower -33.906205, 18.42237933°54’22” S 18°25’21” E
The last cheesecake ha ha
17. september 2023, Sør-Afrika ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We had high hopes for today with good weather. But Cape Town has not been great. We have had 3 big letdowns; 1 no whales throughout the south coast, 2 no robben Island and 3 no table top mountain. We tried to get robben Island and table mountain in today but boat not running for 3rd day although it was calm and the cable car queue was huge with several days of people backlog.
Stayed in V&A area again, it's really impressive, I think the best Cape Town has to offer, there really isn't much else in the city.

Tonight we ate in hotel as I wanted schnitzel so I ordered lamb chops special! We had a group of 9 african women all wearing coats and Bob hats by us who took all the cheesecake! We ordered 2 cheesecakes, waitress came back and said there was only one left, so we took that with another dessert, she then came back and said there was no cheesecake so we cancelled all desserts. 5 minutes later she came back and knelt down and said "I have a plan, I can take a cheesecake off the women" . We declined her offer and thanked her but found it hilarious.
This is Africa.

To top it all, not sure there is any whiskey in our Irish coffees!Les mer
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ReisendeHaha what a funny story! Shame about your planned trips though x
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mandag 18. september 2023 09:17
☁️ 13 °C
Høyde: 18 m
Sør-Afrika Graaff’s Pool -33.912856, 18.38921533°54’46” S 18°23’21” E
Last day and travelling home
18. september 2023, Sør-Afrika ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Leisurely morning and a few hours at Cape Town Airport. Uber took 20 minutes for £6. Cape Town Airport is very good, small but efficient with everything you need.

Lasting impressions are;
People are very friendly,
Service is very good but sometimes slow,
Food is high quality and cheap,
Every clean except Cape Town,
Scenery is varied & impressive,
Safer than you read but still be sensible,
Roads are great and drivers are more polite than UK,
Still a 2 race system with lots of poverty,
Black Africans don't rush they saunter (very sloely) and make mam look like a sprinter,
Definitely worth a visit.
Ps we may have seen a whale from our room while waiting to leave this morning!Les mer
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ReisendeSafe journey Home x
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