Leaving Kingston
November 5, 2019 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
We’re leaving Kingston by train to go to Pierre Elliott Trudeau airport.
Flying from Montreal to Marrakech
November 6, 2019 in France ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
We’re boarding our plane, bound for Paris, then on to Marrakech Morocco.
Walking around in Marrakech.
November 8, 2019 in Morocco ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We did lots of walking today.We did 2 walking tours with our guide Smail of Guru Walking Tours of old Marrakech. A call to prayer can be heard on the video.
Medina walking...
November 9, 2019 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We continue to walk around.
More experiences in Marrakech
November 10, 2019 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We continue to walk around this interesting city. We also took a trip to the Atlas Mountains where we experienced our first camel ride.
Flight to Johannesburg, South Africa
November 11, 2019 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We flew from Marrakech to Johannesburg via Istanbul.
Sandton - a suburb of Johannesburg
November 12, 2019 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We were told that Sandton was a safer area to stay in than the city of Johannesburg. Kim bought two pictures from locals here. We rested for our next phase of our adventure !
Meeting our OAT guide.
November 15, 2019 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We meet our OAT guide, Ndaba, from Zimbabwe. Our African Safari adventure is about to begin.
Flying to Kruger National Park!
November 16, 2019 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We meet our “new best friends” & board our flight to Kruger National Park.
First Full Day in Kruger National Park
November 17, 2019 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We woke up early, ate breakfast & set out on our first of two “game drives.”
Last day in Kruger National Park
November 18, 2019 in South Africa ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Another great day in Kruger!
Arriving at Hwange National Park
November 19, 2019 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
On the way to Sable Springs in Hwange National Park, we visited the Painted Dog Centre where scientists work to protect wild dogs. They create wire works of art made from wire that poachers set snareRead more
Hwange
November 20, 2019 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We started today with another exciting Game Drive. They seem to be getting better. We’re seeing lots of animals, many close to our truck. They believe that our vehicle is just another animal so theyRead more
Hwange
November 21, 2019 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Today was the best day! A pair of lionesses walked right past our safari truck. We followed them to their 6 cubs. We got very close to a pair of male lions. Ndaba had the driver drive off the path toRead more
On the road to Lake Kariba
November 22, 2019 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
We reluctantly left Sable Springs on our way to Lake Kariba. On our way, unbeknownst to us, Ndaba has purchased a mango tree with a litre of water. We stopped along the side of the road, where heRead more
Lake Kariba
November 23, 2019 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
We’re aboard the Shikra on Lake Karibe. We anchored & Kim went on a scenic boat trip. Ndaba & I went fishin’. We caught 43 tilapia! We ate some, & Ndaba packed the rest in ice to take home to hisRead more
Lake Kariba
November 24, 2019 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We continue to enjoy our boat cruise on Lake Kariba. After dinner, Ndaba set up a “hot spot” on his phone so we could wish Nick a Happy Birthday.
Flight to Victoria Falls
November 25, 2019 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
We’re flying to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe today. This is where Ndaba & his family live. Unfortunately the water levels are very low, so the Falls aren’t nearly as impressive as they often are. ThisRead more
Victoria Falls Lesedi School Visit
November 26, 2019 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
The highlight today was our visit to a local school just outside of Victoria Falls. The Grand Circle Foundations has supported this school for many years. The kids are happy & healthy. They’re fed aRead more
Walking With Lions
November 27, 2019 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
We visited the Fuller Forest’s Alert Centre today where we walked with Lions! Kim attended High Tea at Victoria House with two of the ladies.
Visit to Ndaba’s house
November 28, 2019 in Zimbabwe ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
We stopped at a place where they were carving wooden sculptures of animals. Next we visited Ndaba’s family in Vic Falls. Then a local market right beside the road. We finally arrive at ElephantRead more
Chobe National Park
November 29, 2019 in Botswana ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Our first full day in Chobe National Park. Two Game Drives, as usual, & we saw plenty of wildlife close up!
Kasane Park in Chobe
November 30, 2019 in Botswana ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Our morning game drive was awesome. Our guides spotted some distressed mongeese & figured a predator was nearby. We waited & eventually this beautiful leopard appeared. We went on a boat trip and sawRead more
Flight back to Johannesburg
December 1, 2019 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We flew back to JoBurg &
said goodbye to Ndaba. Our post-trip to Capetown begins with a home visit.
Tour of Capetown
December 2, 2019 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We started the day in line to go up on top of Table Mountain on a gondola. The views were spectacular. The gondola ride runs frequently & is very steep. The driver then took us around old CapetownRead more