Away we go...
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After more than a year of planning (and many more saving) we are finally on the road!
We will be in South & East Africa for ~6 months before heading to Madagascar, Reunion, Mauritius and India. ThenLeggi altro
After more than a year of planning (and many more saving) we are finally on the road!
We will be in South & East Africa for ~6 months before heading to Madagascar, Reunion, Mauritius and India. ThenLeggi altro
Quick (5 hour) stop in London Heathrow Airport. Luckily had 2 United Club passes so were able to enjoy a very nice shower and some champagne before our flight to South Africa.
Sorry for the limited updates. We have been a little busier than we thought, getting everything organized before heading out camping.
Picked up our friend, Cindy, at Jo'burg airport and drove to our first campsite in Kruger. Drive took a little longer than expected and arrived at sunset. Had lots of 'fun' setting up our camp for theLeggi altro
Moved up north to Lower Sabie camp. Tonight we are in a bungalow since no campsites were available. Since it is raining, we do not mind. Our typical routine is up around 5am, light breakfast and outLeggi altro
Next camp. Still raining. Decided to take advantage of an available bungalow and Cindy's generosity to stay indoors for a couple more nights until the rain subsides. We figure there will not be tooLeggi altro
The warthog has been confirmed as Cindy's favorite animal! She was very excited to have an entire family of warthogs, including a few cute babies, running around our campsite when we got back from anLeggi altro
With only 10 campsites, this is a much smaller and more rustic site than many of the larger camps we have visited. We stayed here about 7 years ago and it has always been our favorite in Kruger. TheLeggi altro
Last day in Kruger - did not disappoint! If anyone has the opportunity, visit any chance you have. Getting here is a long and expensive proposition from the US -- but once here you can easily rent aLeggi altro
Long 9 hour drive from Phalaborwa to Botswana. Border crossing ok, but driving in Africa is always unpredictable and have to be constantly on the lookout for people and livestock on the road. CrossedLeggi altro
Richard Johnson Great to hear you arrived safe & sound. Travel safe & make lots of memories to cherish. Love you Uncle Richard
Chandra Medina Missing you already! Hugs.
Jerry Davis Glad you made it there safe and sound. I am looking forward to your posts. Cheers! Uncle Jerry