On the Road in Swaziland
From South Africa into Swaziland South of Kruger We start in South Africa, traveling south from Kruger. This area is a lush subtropical world, much of it swathed in sugar cane. It is a fully Read More …
The hunt continues in Kruger National Park, South Africa
We are back in the same area of Kruger again today, but what a change from yesterday, when the heat of the day came quickly. Today is cold and blustery – I wish I had Read More …
Lion Hunt (afternoon game drive) in Kruger National Park
It seems sort of early to be out on a game drive, but Kruger closes at 6 p.m., so our time is pretty limited – it’s not like Botswana where we could be out chasing Read More …
Morning Game Drive in Kruger National Park
South African travels 2011: Morning Game Drive in Kruger We get an early start, beginning the day with pre-dawn tea and rusks at the hotel before boarding the assembled Land Rovers. This early start allows Read More …
Along South Africa’s Panorama Route
The Panorama Route runs though some spectacular scenery along the Blyde River Canyon and on toward Kruger and Hazyview.
Charming Pilgrim’s Rest, South Africa
South African travels 2011: Pilgrim’s Rest We stop for lunch (or shopping, as we aren’t given time for both) in the preserved gold mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
Leaving Johannesburg
South African travels 2011: Enroute to the Blyde River Canyon We leave behind the last of the informal settlements and tailing piles that mark the outskirts of Jo’burg and head into a sweeping landscape punctuated Read More …
Cats and Other Critters in Johannesburg South Africa
South African travels 2011: Lion Park This afternoon we have signed up for an optional visit to the Lion Park. It’s sort of like a game park, but with fences to separate the predators from Read More …
Soweto, South Africa
South African travels 2011: Touring Soweto Soweto – the South-Western Townships – is the largest black residential area in South Africa, but it is NOT just a teeming slum on the outskirts of Johannesburg. It Read More …
Jo’burg (Johannesburg, South Africa)
South African travels 2011: Johannesburg Johannesburg seems to be universally unloved. Even the people encouraging you to visit seem ambivalent about why you would want to do so. That seems odd, as Johannesburg is one Read More …