Game drives..

                                             Addo Elephant National Park was fantastic!.It was the most awesome experience just sitting on our "stoep"with a glass of wine ,while watching Zebra and elephants wander about the bush infront of our chalet.The kids had a swim in the pool...yes,a POOL in the middle of the African bush!Then later ,we enjoyed a beautiful meal ,watching the sun go down .The waiter was funny and chatty and he asked us lots of questions,where we came from etc.Wonderful!.Just before dinner we found a waterhole and watched as Kudu and Zebra came to drink...all while we watched.I was so proud of the kids in this moment as they understood the need for silence+ appreciation at such a moment,and they showed respect in that way to both the animals AND the others gathered there to watch.They are natural born explorers,our children .We also went on a game drive though a smaller game reserve in Port Elizabeth called Kragga Kama.A good place with children as the animals are abundant.

Goshawk

 

 

 

 

 

Nyala (male)

 

 

Forest track at Kragga Kama

Mother and baby,at wonderful Addo

Why I Love Knysna..

                      Me,enjoying the spectacular views at knysna heads..
                       

Happy Travellers

 

A nice glass of Savi blanc...

 + THIS view from our motel room balcony,does it get any better?

Karoo..

                                                                  Cango Caves

                                                  

Ostrich riding!

 

 

 

The kids loved the swimming pool at our holiday park 

We Spent an action packed two days out in the Karoo.We stayed at a great holiday park,it was quiet season so we virtually had the place to ourselves!The kids swam in the pool,they went for a ride on an ostrich!And we explored Cango Caves.

 

Bontebok

 

Sunrise (Acacia tree)

The kids exploring  

 

Sunset 

Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

 Leaving Cape Town Via the Huguenot tunnel.The kids loved this part

We spent week 2 of our holiday travelling up the garden Route.We did our first game drive at Bontebok National Park(photo below of Ruby searching for animals),about 3 hours out of Cape Town.Bontebok is were Dave once worked  years ago as a Game Ranger.



First night.We all kept journals of our adventures.Here a Bontebok mother+baby grazes outside our chalet.The kids also loved seeing tortoises everywhere!

Dave in holiday mode :)

South Africa



Waiting for our flight to SA




We recently had the great fortune to travel back to South Africa,my husbands homeland,for a glorious 5 and abit weeks.Needless to say,it was hugely exciting for all of us!And it was the most AMAZING experience.Our children had their young eyes opened for sure.And those are memories that will stay with them forever.
The highlight for me?..That had to be spending the night in ADDO National Park,watching Elephants ,zebra + kudu walk past our Chalet as we watched the sun set and,the incredible dinner in the restaurant where we ate and listened to all the sounds of the African bush.
It was also WONDERFUL to see our family in Cape Town and spend quality time with our nieces and nephews.
Incredibly,this was my 4th trip to SA!And each time it has captured my heart+Spirit.No where else compares to Africa ,it gets in your blood .I already want to go back.
Here are some of my Fav pics from our adventure:


Two Oceans aquarium,Cape Town






Cheetah Sanctuary ,CT  ,Jasper took the photo of the cheetah below

The kids spent a fun + wet morning at Bugz World

Gran + baby Alex

Our cute nephew Lee xx

Day out in Cape Town's wine region
The boy's sit under the old oak trees.So Beautiful!

Vineyards and Table Mountain in the distance

Jasper turned 9 in SA!…

Party Games…

Shaving cream fight!..

Uncle Craig hosed them down after

More photos to come..