South Africa , Zambia, Botswana...
A kingdom of animals living in their natural habitat where they graciously allow us to intrude. The most powerful experiences are about discovering something new that resonates and becomes a cherished memory.
I was privileged to experience Sothern Africa and so taken with the country that I am already anticipating my return.
I started in South Africa visiting Cape Town with its spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean... Table mountain the waterfront with all the wonderful hotels and cafes teaming with the sounds of happy people.
I continued onto the wine lands visiting Stellenbosch with beautifully preserved Cape Dutch buildings from the 17th century the university... Franschoek and its beautifully appointed vineyards tasting the best wines paired with delicious foods.
On to Sabi Sands and seeing MalaMala for game drives and tracking families of Elephants, lions, giraffe impala buffalo and wild dogs on the hunt... our trackers read the trucks like you and me read a newspaper.
I visited magnificent Victoria Falls in Zambia... mysterious mist surround the falls so it is difficult to see the length of the falls but the thundering sound and power of the water is cleary seen and heard.
Using our air taxi I continued to Botswana staying both in land base lodges as well as water based lodges. The lodges are luxurious tented camps that normally have indoor as well as outdoor showers and each camp boasts a public loo with a view...
The okavango delta lives up to expectation... colorful birds singing and calling to their mates... lilies were everywhere... morning lilies grace the day, night lilies bloom when the day lilies go to sleep … vegetation supplies food to the birds and animals that supports the circle of life.
The magic of Africa is compelling… asking that the visitor take as many photos as needed and only leave his or her footprint.
Sunny Regards,
Joyce
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