South Africa 2

We are now at Madikwe, a game preserve north of Johannesburg, on the border with Botswana, with Bev&Chris, and their family and friends. Craig and I are very thankful to our friends for all their African travel suggestions, help, and the invitation to join them here. We had wanted to plan some type of safari, but the commercial ones are super expensive. Through their connections, we learned of the places we went to in Namibia, and we all got a special deal, in a beautiful big lodge here. Craig & I have our own large room, and e.g an outdoor shower, where you can listen to exotic birds, loud baboons, or trumpeting elephants while enjoying warm water!

Link to 2nd safari. Now in South Africa

Craig’s videos:
Bull elephant in must
Lion stalking Cheetah
White Rhinos
Lion brothers at poached Rhino

South Africa 1

South Africa

Am hoping we can publish our 2 posts from here before we leave - we are at the airport in Johannesburg, on our way to Finland. Haven’t had regular enough internet connections since we arrived in Africa a few weeks ago.

From high mountains & altitude problems, to dry desert with wild animals up close, to a stormy coast where many ships have perished. Before the last part, we have enjoyed local info and expertise staying with Bev’s sister Jenny, and her partner Roy, outside of Cape Town. And more visiting with friends here, and then in a totally different setting, Finland, is coming up. A lot of contrast, which probably is why we don’t feel any need to go home soon, even though we are looking forward to catching up with our friends there in a few weeks.

Link to South Africa 1