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Day 15: From Kruger NP to Marloth Park

From Skukuza, we drive to Mlondozi Dam, then to Lower Sabie, from Crocodile Bridge to Marloth Park.

Day 16: Rest day in Marloth Park with 'Pumba' & Co

We enjoy the day at Savanna Pride holiday home with a private zoo of ostriches, Pumba, and Co.

Day 13: Along the Panorama Route to Kruger NP

From Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes to Kruger NP - including a huge fire!

The Big Five

08/09/2018 Elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros! We actually saw them all. Yeeeeeeaaaah! Because that's not so obvious, especially the leopards like to be scarce. ...

Namibia 2024: On horseback

Namibia 2024: On horseback Tonight was accompanied by the voices of animals. Again and again the silence of the night was interrupted by the sounds of wild animals. After...

Namibia 2024: Back to Style

Namibia 2024: Back to Style Today we head to the last accommodation of our trip. The Kambaku Wildlife Resort. But first we will try the state breakfast. Namotoni also...

Day 17: We explore the southern Kruger NP

Our last day in Kruger NP spoils us with top sightings including hippos, cheetahs, and leopards!

Day 14: On the road in Kruger National Park

July 11, 2019 Early in the morning at 8 o'clock we leave Pretoriuskop Camp. There is actually nothing left of the fire. However, our clothes smell as if we have been in a...

Visit from home

Hi guys, Klara and I are quite popular as tour guides at the moment, because as soon as our friends flew home, our family was ready to pick us up at the airport. Of course, we...

Wildlife - even more Kruger

Another wonderful day in Kruger National Park. We get up before 6am, have breakfast, pack up the tent, and set off. From the Main Gate Skukuza, we drive to Pretoriuskop Rest...

Namibia 2024: The Farewell

Namibia 2024: The Farewell While I am writing our last blog entry of this trip, we are already sitting on the train from Frankfurt Airport to Dortmund. We had a nice...

Welcome Clemi and Wildlife

After our big reunion at the airport, we went straight to the car rental station to pick up our vehicle. And sure enough, we got our car (almost...) without any complications....

Day 1 Panorama Route

On the first day, we drove the so-called Panorama Route with our VW Polo. Highlights on this route include: - Lisbon and Berlin Falls - God's Window with a small rainforest -...

Timbavati Reserve

After a restful night, a morning walk, and a well-balanced self-prepared breakfast, we continued our journey towards the 'Timbavati Game Reserve'. This is a private reserve...

South Africa let's go...

09/05/2023 - 09/06/1023 And hey presto, here we are... After the first flight from Frankfurt Airport to Qatar and a brisk crossing of what felt like the most magnificent...

DAY 4 (Panorama Route / Blyde River Canyon)

After a hearty breakfast on our beautiful lakeside terrace, we set off on the R532 towards the Panorama Route, along the Blyde River Canyon (the third largest canyon in the...

Blyde River Canyon with the Three Rondavels and Bourke's Luck Potholes

Today we used the day before the Kruger National Park to visit the impressive canyon of the Blyde River. In addition to the nearly 1000m deep abyss in front of the 'Three...

Day 2 (Kruger National Park)

Today we want to go to Kruger National Park. We start at the Malelane Gate, take the Crocodile Route, then Lower Sabi, and exit at the Kruger Gate. I really didn't expect to see...

Kruger National Park - Update 17.10.

The last day in Kruger Park is over. Unfortunately, we were not lucky enough to capture all 5. We missed the rhinoceros in the end. However, we had many other unforgettable...

Panorama Route

Today started with a balanced breakfast. Then we continued our journey and set off from Sabie along the Panorama Route. This is a car route that offers several viewpoints along...

South Tour Sabie

After enjoying a wonderful meal yesterday and experiencing the taste of springbok and blessbock for the first time, we set off on the South Tour from Sabie this morning. We...

erster Safariabend ...

es geht los ins Abenteuer, - wir verlassen die komfortable Chestnut Country Lodge und fahren auf abenteuerlichen Wegen Richtung Natur ins Reservat. Erste Giraffen & Paviane...

Nordpanorama Tour

Today we had a very delicious breakfast on the terrace at 7:30 and then set off quickly. Thanks to our host's excellent briefing, we found all the interesting points easily. We...

66 degrees and it's getting even hotter

We didn't have 66°C, thank God, but we had up to 46°C. While riding in an open Jeep, we were sweating and drinking constantly. We survived. In the morning, it wasn't as hot yet...

Tag 3 (27.9.)

We are staying at the Bambuu Lakeside Lodge until Friday. Our room is beautiful, with a huge bathroom, fantastic view, and it is right by the lake. At first, we didn't believe...

Tag 1 (September 25, 2022)

After a long flight (11h), we arrived well in Johannesburg. Today we want to visit Oliver's old friend, Karl Hinteregger. So we quickly pick up the rental car and start driving....