Port Elizabeth, "Kariega" South Africa

We finally entered a port today - Port Elizabeth.

We took a day-safari to the Kariega Animal Preserve. We joined 9 fellow travelers in an open-air Range Rover to see the countryside that was filled with wild animals in their natural world against a backdrop of wide-open plains lit by a bright blue sky.

We were driven by a young fellow by the name of Wes, who masterfully steered the ruddy auto over the muddy dirt valleys, ruts, and climbs.

The weather started a little misty/rain, but blue skies would color the day from about 10am onward.

We saw zebras, impala, nyala, ostrich, lions, giant elan, cape buffalo, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, giraffes, and more. We got up close with buffalo, lions, and zebras.

Following our three-hour bush adventure, we had a sumptuous lunch and returned to the ship via coach; one and a half hours ride back.Read more