Started the day with breakfast in the hotel and checked with receptionist on the status of Robben Island ferry. Cancelled. OMG. That was unbelievable. We were really disappointed but there was simply no other choice. Drove our vehicle to V&A…
SA 2013 Day 15 – From Hermanus back to Cape Town
Woke up today feeling unwell. The weather outside remained gloomy but a rainbow soon appeared in full view from our room. Attempted to go to the beach for a little walk to see if we could catch sight of whales…
SA 2013 Day 14 – Cape Town to Hermanus for Whale Watching
Today we checked out the Cape Heritage Hotel for our onward journey to Hermanus. We spoke to the recept on leaving the bulk of our luggage at the hotel since we were coming back a few days later and they…
SA 2013 Day 13 – Cape Town City Tour
This day began with bad news over breakfast. The morning tour to Robben that we booked was cancelled due to bad weather and it was informed to us via SMS. It was a real bummer as we were looking forward…
SA 2013 Day 12 – Full day Peninsula Tour to Cape point and penguins
After a comfortable but slightly noisy windy night, we awoke to welcome the freshness of the morning and of experiencing of a new location, Cape Town! Breakfast wasn’t included and it was just next door at the Awestruck Bistro that…
SA 2013 Day 11 – Zimbabwe to Cape Town
Today we fly back to South Africa, Cape Town via Joburg. It was a long way down and the whole day was expected to be spent on flying. Our transfer picked us up at the lobby after our check out…
SA 2013 Day 6 – Panaroma route back to Joburg
The last day with Tydon included the transfer back to Joburg through the Panaroma route. The name suggested pretty views which we were clearly in favour to the long boring road which brought us to the safari on the first…
SA 2013 Day 5 – Kruger National Park Safari
Woke up early in the morning because we had to change our accommodation and also make the morning game drive in Kruger. Did the transfer of camp and vehicle and we were on our way. We were travelling with another…
SA 2013 Day 4 – Sabi Sands Safari Continues
Woke up early and got prepared for the morning’s activity, game walk! Breakfast would be served after we returned from the walk. The morning was chilly and so we wore quite a few layers of clothing. The guide did a…
SA 2013 Day 3 – Joburg to Sabi Sands Safari
Checked out after breakfast at the hotel. Tydon Safari was early to pick us up, and we met the rep while we were just walking back to the room to get our luggages. Took our last visits to the loo…