Abbey Manor
September 2, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We arrived to our hotel at Abbey Manor a bit jet lagged. Afterwards we went to Victoria Wharf for dinner.
Longmarket St
September 3, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 23 °C
My mom and I took a few walking tours of downtown and Longmarket St. They informed us about some of the history and the still standing history between the race tension.
Table Mountain
September 3, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 22 °C
I visited my first ever "new 7 wonders of the world" We took the cable car up to the top and look at all the views.
Bo-Kaamp
September 3, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 26 °C
We took another walking tour, this time in the very colorful neighborhood.
Table Mountain views
September 3, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 23 °C
I looked at all the incredible views and saw a few dassies sitting on the rocks.
Whale watching
September 4, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 15 °C
We got up early to go whale watching. Did not get any pictures of whales, but we saw so many cape fur seals.
Penguin Sanctuary
September 4, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 34 °C
After the whales, they took us to the penguin sanctuary. We got to see the man-made nest/homes. My mom bought one to donate to the sanctuary.
Cape Town
September 5, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
It was a rainy day and we explored the city on the hop on and off citysightseeing bus tour. We road it for all the stops taking in the sights and trying to stay dry.
Two Oceans Aquarium
September 5, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
After the bus tour we went to check out this aquarium with cool exhibits.
Victoria Wharf
September 5, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We returned to Victoria Wharf, but we were very pleasantly surprised when we discovered the food market. Great selections and we sampled a few dishes.
Woodbury Amakhala Game Reserve
September 6, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 17 °C
We arrived at our lodge to do a few days of safari on this game reserve.
First night safari
September 6, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We saw a few animals on our first night. Mostly impalas and an old lonely buffalo.
Seeing elephants
September 7, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 13 °C
We were up early to see elephants and a few babies. Also saw springbok.
Rhinos, kudu, and vervet monkies
September 7, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 22 °C
We got to see animals everywhere.
Dinner and firepit
September 7, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 15 °C
Dinners were delicious and a great firepit.
Seeing more elephants
September 8, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 15 °C
We saw so many elephants. They walked right next to the Jeep.
Lion family
September 8, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 23 °C
We got lucky enough to see the lion family. The mom, dad, and two cubs. The cubs were doing a few kills on the warthogs.
Giraffes, zebras, and ostriches
September 8, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 23 °C
After the lions, we ate lunch with the giraffes walking all around us.
Leopards
September 9, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 15 °C
We were out early and got to see the leopards on the reserve.
On our way to see buffalo
September 9, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 17 °C
I asked to go see the buffalo, but there were all the way on the other side of the reserve. It was quite a drive over.
Buffalo herd
September 9, 2017 in South Africa ⋅ 20 °C
Nearly two hours away and we finally got to see the last of the big five, the buffalo.
