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Southafrica 2016/2017

On a photo safari tour through South Africa or how we got caught in the fascination of observing wild animals in the parks of South Africa.

Wednesday 2016/12/28

Johannesburg - Pretoria

Arrival in Johannesburg and driving to Pretoria. First impressions of South Africa.

Thursday 2016/12/29

Pretoria – Hoedspruit/Blyde Wilderness Lodge

Drive from Pretoria to the very nice Hoedspruit/Blyde Wilderness Lodge.

Friday 2016/12/30

Roundtrip on the Panorama Route

Roundtrip on the so-called Panorama Route starting from the Blyde Wilderness Lodge.

Saturday 2016/12/31

Blyde Wilderness Lodge – Kruger National Park

First impressions of the wonderful scenery and wildlife of the Kruger National Park

Sunday 2017/01/01

Krüger National Park: Olifants Camp – Skukuza Rest Camp

Drive from Olifants Camp to Skukuza Rest Camp: magical moments in the Krüger National Park

Monday 2017/01/02

Krüger National Park: Skukuza Rest Camp – Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp

Another day in the Krüger National Park

Tuesday 2017/01/03

Krüger National Park – Swaziland

Drive from Krüger National Park to Swaziland.

Wednesday 2017/01/04

Swaziland - Utshwayelo Lodge

From Swaziland to the Utshwayelo Lodge near the southern border to Mozambique

Thursday 2017/01/05

Utshwayelo Lodge

A boat tour with snorkeling along mangroves near the Utshwayelo Lodge

Friday 2017/01/06

Utshwayelo Lodge – St. Lucia

Drive from Kosi Bay to St. Lucia

Saturday 2017/01/07

St. Lucia Wetlands Round trip

Round trip through the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park and boat tour to observe Hippo families

Sunday 2017/01/08

St. Lucia Wetlands – Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park

Drive from St. Lucia Wetlands to the beautiful Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park

Monday 2017/01/09

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park – Umdloti

Another day in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park and finally a lion sighting only for us

Tuesday 2017/01/10

Umdloti

A day at the beach to relax

Wednesday 2017/01/11

Umdloti – Addo Elephant Park

Flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth and drive to Addo Elephant Park

Thursday 2017/01/12

Addo Elephant Park

Round trip in the Addo Elephant Park with numerous wild sightings

Friday 2017/01/13

Addo Elephant Park – Tsitsikamma National Park

Drive from Addo Elephant Park to Tsitsikamma National Park with a detour to the Daniell Cheetah Breeding Project

Saturday 2017/01/14

Tsitsikamma National Park

Walks around the Tsitsikamma National Park. A walk along the coast to a waterfall and another walk through the bush in the afternoon

Sunday 2017/01/15

Tsitsikamma National Park – Knysna

Drive from the Tsitsikamma National Park to Knysna with a detour to the world's largest aviary, the Birds of Eden

Monday 2017/01/16

Knysna

Hike through the gold rush history near Knysna. In the afternoon a beach trip and later we use the tourist infrastructure of Knysna

Tuesday 2017/01/17

Knysna – Oudtshoorn

Drive from Knysna to Oudtshoorn with a detour to the Swartberg Pass. In the evening we enjoy the fantastic food in the wonderful Thabile Lodge

Wednesday 2017/01/18

Oudtshoorn – Swellendam

Drive from Oudtshoorn to Swellendam via the Tradoux Pass. We enjoy the touristic infrastructure and the luxury of the Western Cape

Thursday 2017/01/19

Swellendam – Cape Town

Drive from Swellendam to Cape Town via the Bain's Kloof Pass and via Wellington and Stellenbosch.

Friday 2017/01/20

Cape Town: Roundtrip to the Cape

Round trip to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope

Saturday 2017/01/21

Cape Town: Lion’s Head, Center, Table Mountain

Small hike to the Lion's Head, strolling in the center of Cape Town and trip to the Table Mountain

Sunday 2017/01/22

Enjoying Cape Town

Today we enjoy the city and let views and impressions affect us

Monday 2017/01/23

Cape Town: departure day

Waiting on our return flight we spend a pleasant time in the botanical garden Kirstenbosch