We had no sooner settled in at home after our previous trip and cleaned up all the camping equipment, when Cynthia called to tell me that they were going on a ‘mid-week special’ to a place called Dube, near Brits, which Sandy told them about. André was taking leave and they were going as well.… Continue reading Dube Private Game Reserve
Beyond the KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 2
Tsendze Rustic Camp After check-in and a swim at Marula Restcamp we took a leisurely drive to the campsite which is situated 10 km to the south. En-route we stopped in at the Shipandane Hide. We love going there and had even spent a night there before. It was an extremely hot afternoon and we… Continue reading Beyond the KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 2
Beyond the KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 1
Punda Maria Restcamp We reserved a campsite at Punda Maria restcamp for the night that we ended our Lebombo 4×4 Eco Trail and ended up staying for two. We wanted to linger in the Park for as long as possible. Eugene and Marlene decided to stay on as well. After all, there is no point… Continue reading Beyond the KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 1
The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 3
Day 4 Wednesday 2nd Oct: 110 km, Shilowa to Ndzopfwi One of the perks of going on a guided trail is that you get to drive on all those ‘No Entry’ roads that you see all over the park. And once on those forbidden roads it is at the guide’s discretion when and where you… Continue reading The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 3
The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 2
Day 2 Monday 30th Sep: 116 km, Mlondozi River Camp to Phumbe Camp Everyone was up early. We had lively discussions about the cacophony of night sounds while enjoying our early morning cup of coffee. The agreement was to leave camp at 7:30 but the temperature climbs rapidly so earlier is better, and everyone was… Continue reading The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 2
The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 1
Check-in was scheduled for 09:00 am at Crocodile Bridge Gate. We arrived at 08:30; enough time to get a coffee from the camp shop, do the mandatory last-minute loo thing and be at the rendezvous point with time to spare. There were 5 vehicles in total, the guide and 4 couples, each in their own… Continue reading The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 1
Roger’s birthday breakaway
We somehow always find ourselves somewhere exotic for Roger’s birthday, e.g. in 2017 we were in Namibia and in 2018 we had a big ‘event’ at Snatch32, to mention only two. This year we decided to do the low-key thing and go to Marloth Park. “Again?” I hear you ask. Yes, for the 3rd time… Continue reading Roger’s birthday breakaway
Marloth Park done differently…
When Kevin and Lucy, who is a school teacher, planned on visiting us during the winter school holidays he wanted her to experience Marloth Park and Kruger National Park – she is a Capetonian, after all! We immediately agreed; it does not take much to persuade us to go there anyway, especially in winter. They… Continue reading Marloth Park done differently…
CPT Road Trip 2019 – Karoo National Park and home
There was ample space available in the campsite at the Karoo National Park. We’ve not always been that lucky in the past. It was mid-afternoon and very hot; definitely time for a dip in the pool. There is quite a distance between the campsite and the pool, which is on the other side of the… Continue reading CPT Road Trip 2019 – Karoo National Park and home
CPT Road Trip 2019 – Franschhoek and Surrounds
As soon as Ufudu was sorted and Suzi was hitched at the back again, we called my cousin’s wife Betsy to check if she was home. She was, so we made a quick stop to have a chat and see how she was doing. She had recently lost her husband André, my cousin, and was… Continue reading CPT Road Trip 2019 – Franschhoek and Surrounds