Leaving Kingston
5. marraskuuta 2019, Kanada ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
We’re leaving Kingston by train to go to Pierre Elliott Trudeau airport.
Flying from Montreal to Marrakech
6. marraskuuta 2019, Ranska ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
We’re boarding our plane, bound for Paris, then on to Marrakech Morocco.
Walking around in Marrakech.
8. marraskuuta 2019, Marokko ⋅ ⛅ 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...
9. marraskuuta 2019, Marokko ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We continue to walk around.
More experiences in Marrakech
10. marraskuuta 2019, Marokko ⋅ ☀️ 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
11. marraskuuta 2019, Turkki ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We flew from Marrakech to Johannesburg via Istanbul.
Sandton - a suburb of Johannesburg
12. marraskuuta 2019, Etelä-Afrikka ⋅ ☀️ 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.
15. marraskuuta 2019, Etelä-Afrikka ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We meet our OAT guide, Ndaba, from Zimbabwe. Our African Safari adventure is about to begin.
Flying to Kruger National Park!
16. marraskuuta 2019, Etelä-Afrikka ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We meet our “new best friends” & board our flight to Kruger National Park.
First Full Day in Kruger National Park
17. marraskuuta 2019, Etelä-Afrikka ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We woke up early, ate breakfast & set out on our first of two “game drives.”
Last day in Kruger National Park
18. marraskuuta 2019, Etelä-Afrikka ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Another great day in Kruger!
Arriving at Hwange National Park
19. marraskuuta 2019, 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 snareLue lisää
Hwange
20. marraskuuta 2019, 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 theyLue lisää
Hwange
21. marraskuuta 2019, 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 toLue lisää
On the road to Lake Kariba
22. marraskuuta 2019, 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 heLue lisää
Lake Kariba
23. marraskuuta 2019, 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 hisLue lisää
Lake Kariba
24. marraskuuta 2019, 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
25. marraskuuta 2019, 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. ThisLue lisää
Victoria Falls Lesedi School Visit
26. marraskuuta 2019, 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 aLue lisää
Walking With Lions
27. marraskuuta 2019, 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
28. marraskuuta 2019, 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 ElephantLue lisää
Chobe National Park
29. marraskuuta 2019, 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
30. marraskuuta 2019, 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 sawLue lisää
Flight back to Johannesburg
1. joulukuuta 2019, Etelä-Afrikka ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We flew back to JoBurg &
said goodbye to Ndaba. Our post-trip to Capetown begins with a home visit.
Tour of Capetown
2. joulukuuta 2019, Etelä-Afrikka ⋅ ⛅ 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 CapetownLue lisää