Category Archives: South Africa

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 →

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 →

“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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

The planning, preparation, and the actual vacation are the fun part, getting there is not.  This is the third time I have traveled from Washington DC to Johannesburg, South Africa on South African Airways, and it doesn’t get any easier. … Continue reading →