Category: Holiday 2012

So, I was happily blogging away en route in South Africa, and suddenly… No more Wi-Fi. This brought a sudden end to my otherwise dutifully followed habit of posting numerous pictures and stories during our trips and holidays. Somehow, I feel tempted to apologise for that, but in the short amount of time we’ve been to South Africa I’ve learned

After a short night sleep at Satara Rest Camp we left the Kruger NP but are on our way to more safari: a private game reserve called Sabi Sand. It is most well known for the vast amount of sightings of leopard and features quite a few fully catered lodges with an extensive program of game drives and bush walks.

Driving from Swaziland back to South Africa was supposed to be quite a hassle again, but as with our trip into Swaziland everything went really smooth and quick. The entire process with immigration and customs on both sides of the border took us approximately 30 minutes, and afterwards we were off to the Kruger NP! The Kruger is accessible via

Our holiday seems to consist of arriving and leaving, and today is no difference. We are leaving Hluhlue-iMfolozi NP and taking a tour through and out of the country: to Swaziland! As it is a kingdom of its own, they have full fletched borders with nomansland in between. It should also be a real hassle to travel between Swaziland and

A full day of driving on tarred and unmarried lay in front if us as we set out after a rowdy night for the hyenas which kept us awake trough the right. We have slept a little, but barking/howling hyenas next to your tent tend to make me nervous and not fall asleep. As yesterday was such a success, animal

Leaving St Lucia means leaving the luxury of the guesthouse where all breakfasts are served with a smile, your car us washed by the gardener daily and all drinks are apparently courtesy when you finally pay your bills. It was a long drive from St Lucia to Mpila Camp. This camp is located in the southern part of the Hluhluwe

We woke up on Tuesday to a foggy, hazy day with the smell of bushfire strong in the air. We woke up really early as we wanted to be at the gate of iSimangaliso park when it opened. At 6AM. We were hoping to see some animals still on our wishlist, like the Elephant and the Leopard. Starting early might

After the day of yesterday, the weather has changed dramatically again. Today is full of lovely blue skies and a lot of sun with 25 degrees Celsius. Not too shabby I must say. It is a great day to explore iSimangaliso Wetland Park, also known as St Lucia Wetlands. We start off at the town of St Lucia and drive

Sunday we started off with the last of our fantastic breakfasts at Nxala Ranch. With our stomachs filled to the brim we headed out on what would be a long trip east. Towards St Lucia! The weather took a turn for the worse overnight, it was sunny with temperatures up to the low 30s on the day before, but today