Hi
September and October have seen us exploring the magical corners of South Africa. We have driven from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and back via Addo Elephant Park, Knysna Elephant Park (arguably the best tourist destination on the drive!), Oudtshoorn, the Wilderness, Hermanus and back to Cape Town.
We have also had two weeks in Johannesburg exploring what the highveld has to offer.
If you are reading this, STOP, call a travel agent and book NOW!!
Come back and look at the photos later :)
So now, in no particular order: the photographic highlights
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Groot Constantia wine estate. Jonkerhuis Restaurant on the estate do a fantastic Cape Taster platter if you want to try some great Cape Malay food.
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View from Botlierskop private game reserve
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At Cape Point
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When you look at the a map of Africa there is that Pensula on the bottom left. Well this is us on the tip of that Peninsula.
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Krugersdorp National Park, Near Johannesburg
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The early Hoepoe catches the worm
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Riding elephant at Knysna Elephant Park
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Storms River