Adding to the family
It has not been a long time since I last spent a good amount of money on my cameragear, and yet that time has come again: I bought a new toy! Not a FF-body, or a new body of any kind but some real glass. Due to pure chance I ran into an amazing reduction on a lens favorite amongst
Continue readingBlogging suddenly stopped…
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
Continue readingLeopard capitol
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.
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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
Continue readingTo Swaziland!
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
Continue readingA full day at the park
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
Continue readingGoing to iMfolozi
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
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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
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