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Monday March 4th

Posted on March 11, 2013 by volovecto

My birthday dawned sunny and bright.  It would be our best beach day yet.  I went out onto the deck of our room to look at the beach, and there were Augie and Teresa down on the beach writing a … Continue reading →

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White Pearl Resort, Ponta Mamoli, Mozambique

Posted on March 9, 2013 by volovecto

We had four nights at White Pearl along the coastline, situated in a protective bay.  The first day the winds were strong out of the south as we walked around the point, but the resort was protected from the wind.  Our days followed … Continue reading →

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From South Africa to Mozambique

Posted on March 8, 2013 by volovecto

We departed Cybele at 7 am for the four hour drive to Maputo, the capital of Mozambique.  Luckily our route took us in the opposite direction of the construction and our driver Excellent was capable and friendly.  He would be … Continue reading →

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Kruger National Park, Thursday Feb. 28th

Posted on March 8, 2013 by volovecto

Having only three nights at Cybele, I had followed my usual habit and packed in as many activities as possible.  Sitting at home planning the several days of excursions doesn’t exhaust you like actually doing all those activities.  We had … Continue reading →

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Cybele Forest Lodge, South Africa

Posted on March 7, 2013 by volovecto

Following our stay at Savanna in Sabi Sand, we spent three nights at the Cybele Forest Lodge near Hazy View and the Kruger National Park. The resort was lovely and the food wonderful, but it was not the best place … Continue reading →

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The final game drive at Savanna Lodge, Sabi Sand

Posted on March 2, 2013 by volovecto

“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to live.” Hans Christian Andersen (I give full credit to my sister Rebecca for finding this … Continue reading →

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Who is the real King of Beasts?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by volovecto

Our last afternoon/evening game drive turned out to be one of the most entertaining.  It is best described by my friend and travel companion Augie, who was in the Land Rover with me, my sister and his wife Teresa for … Continue reading →

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Savanna Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Posted on February 25, 2013 by volovecto

Our last two days at Savanna Lodge were just as successful in animal spotting as our first two.  We had mostly good weather, some clouds, one clear blue afternoon and only one game drive with rain.  To our delight, nearly … Continue reading →

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One Fabulous Day, or, Close Encounters with The Big Five

Posted on February 23, 2013 by volovecto

Wake-up call was at 5 am.  Even though we are on vacation, that does not mean we can sleep in.  There is no late sleeping if you want to see wildlife, active in the cooler mornings and late afternoons just … Continue reading →

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Into The Wild (all inclusive)

Posted on February 22, 2013 by volovecto

My favorite camp from our first trip to Africa was a mobile tent camp.  We were out in the wild with no electricity and no running water, and we had a blast.  This time, at Savanna Lodge, we do have … Continue reading →

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