As you know, I have
recently returned from a trip of a
lifetime to South Africa which included three amazing nights at safari. It was such an blockbuster of a trip, for just those three nights,
I have had to split the blog into two parts.
Here is part two, but read part one - "Don't base your expectations on the Lion King" here
I have had to split the blog into two parts.
Here is part two, but read part one - "Don't base your expectations on the Lion King" here
….To really get
into the thick of it (as if being in a jeep 2 meters away weren’t close enough )we
went on a ‘bush walk’… in a nutshell, we stalked some lionesses and cubs on
foot. Seeing them without the safety of a huge vehicle is amazing (although he
did have two guides and two shotguns).
When on a walk, you really wake up to what’s around you,
becoming more alert to sounds and movements in the bushes. You’re pretty safe
to be honest as the lions warn you with their gruff roar that you’re getting
uncomfortably close into their territory!!! The worse thing that happened to me, was picking up a giant earth worm and it pooing on me (it is ok, I was wearing the Boy's coat, so just wiped my hands on that).
look closely and you'll see giraffe in the back ground |
the greenery of the scenery |
There are several resorts in the area and we chose Bayathe, an absolutely stunning resort
in the heart of it, where service was impeccable and the food top notch!
Our room was a huge luxury tent, equipped with everything to pad our stay with comfort, from treats on the bed, cute anecdotes of the animals, electric blankets and a shower in the tree! They even served us hot towels, sherry and hot chocolate when we got back from our game drives. I blame the food for adding to my half a stone gain on this trip - varied buffet breakfast, and lunches and dinners that offer three amazing courses!
I wanted these antelope pillows! |
Our room was a huge luxury tent, equipped with everything to pad our stay with comfort, from treats on the bed, cute anecdotes of the animals, electric blankets and a shower in the tree! They even served us hot towels, sherry and hot chocolate when we got back from our game drives. I blame the food for adding to my half a stone gain on this trip - varied buffet breakfast, and lunches and dinners that offer three amazing courses!
ostrich kebabs topped with caramelised onions |
part of the main building of the hotel, to relax and to chill - shame we didn't use the pool |
Not wanting to ruin it for anyone going to Shamwari, but one of the cutest parts of the safari
drives was ‘sundowners’…a stop off at sunset for wine, G&Ts and a selection
of nibbles (cheese twists and the pesto olive/feta combo being my fav). You
also have this treat, sans alcohol, on the morning drive and believe me, it’ll
be the best coffee, or hot chocolate, in my case, you’ll ever have. On our last
day, we were dunking our biccies in to
our drinks, slurping our tea, surrounded by zebras.
As a city girl, I sometimes find the total quiet and the dark
at night a little daunting. Especially when you know that somewhere out there
are wild animals! The Boy played up to this, and one of the nights as I was
getting ready for bed, as I came round the corner in the room, he jumped out at
me, hissing like a big cat. I totally freaked out, was paralysed with fear then
proceeded to cry. Uncontrollably. For about 30 minutes. I think this was the most scared I have ever been in my life!
cheers to the best pop up bar in the world!!! |
Regardless of whether you are a #1 fan of nature, the outdoor and animals, or not, you’ll still love a safari and relaxing at the resort at lunch time. This trumps a zoo any time, as this is your real life David Attenborough show!!!
If you ever get a chance, you have to go!!!
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ps, I will be adding more photos on my newly created Facebook page!!!
read part one of Cape Town here
read part two of Cape Town here
read about our amazing hotel in Camps Bay here
read about the winelands here
read about the fun with ostriches here
read about Plettenberg Bay here
read about my horrendous bungee jump here
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