Category Archives: South Africa

March 19, 2024
4:31 pm
by: Butty

Tuesday 19th

Last day in SA. Irene and Cheryl did a little more shopping. I chilled with Jeff. Light lunch. Left for airport at 4pm. Over an hour to check in including security and passport control. Aspire Lounge to wait for 19.45 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Boksburg, South Africa

March 19, 2024
8:22 am
by: Butty

Monday 18th March

Irene and Cheryl went shopping to Eastgate Mall. Bought some Wonkiware. I went off with Jeff to buy biltong and collect some timber for a bench he is making. Had a bourie roll on way back.  Ate out at Papachinos, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Boksburg, South Africa

March 18, 2024
5:33 am
by: Butty

Sunday 17th March

Packed up camper for return to Joburg and to drop off the camper at Bushlore. Long drive of about five hours. Went the wrong route to begin with, lots of local housing so low speed limit and speed bumps. Then … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, South Africa

March 16, 2024
6:26 pm
by: Butty

Saturday 16th March

5* rooms at Blue Jay Lodge which is great after all our camping. Lovely egg and bacon breakfast etc. Went to the Saturday craft market in Hazyview on the suggestion of Phil and Margie the lodge owners. Bought a few … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Blue Jay Lodge, South Africa

March 15, 2024
6:55 pm
by: Butty

Friday 15th March

Up really early due to constitutional reasons. Our tums not too good at the moment. Skipped showers and breakfast and decided to get going in our last day in the park and game viewing. Not disappointed at all. On the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Kruger Park, South Africa

March 14, 2024
6:47 pm
by: Butty

Thursday 13th March

Up at 5.30 am, so breakfasted, de camped and off by 7.30am. Travelling from Letaba Camp to Lower Sabie, 165km, took us 8 hours! We saw a variety of game, followed rivers, drove through savanna, but still no cats! We … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Kruger Park, South Africa

March 13, 2024
6:41 pm
by: Butty

Wednesday 13th March

Hot sunny day 37degs. What a change from yesterday. Took the gravel road from Shingwedzi camp to Letaba camp. Kept to the Shingwedzi river. Mainly dry but some good pools. Saw hippo, crocs, elephants, Wilderbeest, buffalo, zebra, waterbuck, woodland kingfisher. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Kruger Park, South Africa

March 13, 2024
2:08 pm
by: Butty

Tuesday 12 March

Got packed up early and ready to go  to the Shack for breakfast, went to start the car and the battery was flat. Shit. Owners of the site had gone off early for the day so no help. Apart from … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Kruger Park, Nthekeni Camp, South Africa

March 13, 2024
2:06 pm
by: Butty

Monday 11th March

Very hot night last night. Chilled all day with a couple of swims and short walks. Bought a few items from the craft shop, all made by the villagers. Also had all our washing done by someone in-the village for … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Nthekeni Camp, South Africa

March 13, 2024
2:04 pm
by: Butty

Sunday 10th March

Skipped breakfast at Holiday Inn as we had a long journey to Nthakeni Camp in SA. Irene had the runs so hung about a bit in the hotel but still left at 07.30. The hotel supplied us with two complimentary … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Nthekeni Camp, South Africa

February 22, 2024
7:51 am
by: Butty

Tuesday 20th February

Up at 6.30. Breakfast and cold shower. Wash up and tidied. Set off at 8.45 for Botswana border. Huge numbers of trucks. They take about 2 days in queue to cross the border. Cars are quicker but had to try … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Botswana, Khama Rhino, South Africa

February 22, 2024
7:48 am
by: Butty

Monday 19th February

Drove around the reserve, some roads ok but most , challenging off road. Visited a couple of dams and view points. Some imported game around. Lots of bird noise. Couldn’t get hot water. Ribs and salad for dinner. No network … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, 2024, South Africa, Waterberg

February 22, 2024
7:43 am
by: Butty

Sunday 18th February

Up at 6.30 and left for Midrand to pick up camper. Usual speel  on the use , lots to take in as we haven’t hired this lone before. We always forget something important. On the road at 10.30 heading for … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, South Africa, Waterberg

February 17, 2024
6:25 am
by: Butty

Friday 16th February

Second day with C&J in Boksburg. Went for a walk first thing around the estates. Jeff needed to collect his computer and a chair so went on tour with him. Chilled in afternoon. Went to Richard’s in evening for a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Joburg, South Africa

February 15, 2024
2:39 pm
by: Butty

Thursday 15th February

Flight arrived 20 minutes early at Joburg. Very pleasant smooth flight. Dozed a bit. Jeff and Cheryl met us at airport and took us back to their lovely new home in Boksburg. Spent the day catching up. Dozed a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Joburg, South Africa