2010 World Cup, Safaris and the BIG 5! Can you guess what these things all have in common -
SOUTH AFRICA!
On Monday June 21 with my bags packed and full of excitement I met my Africa Safari Co Representative and began my adventure with a 14 hour flight from Sydney to Johannesburg! Upon arrival and after collecting our luggage our small group of 7 were transferred to Peermont Metcourt Emperors Palace which is a new 3 star hotel and is conveniently located next to Tambo International Airport Johannesburg.
Our next stop for two nights was at Jatinga Country Lodge which is located on the outskirts of White River just outside of Nelspruit and is also located approx 38km from the world famous Kruger National Park. After our day of sightseeing, we were transferred to Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit for the World Cup soccer match between Australia and Serbia!
As a majority of my weekends are spent supporting and following our local soccer team, the opportunity to attend and watch a World Cup match was the best and most amazing experience ever! The atmosphere is ecstatic, the adrenaline just pumps through you and it’s just magical!
After departing Nelspruit we made our way to Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Bush Lodge where we stayed for two nights. Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge is located in the Kruger National Park bordering the Northern Sabi Sands and Manyeleti Game Reserves, the lodge boasts a breath-taking blend of ethnic luxury, built in traditional tribal design.
Ten minutes drive from Hoyo Hoyo Lodge is Hamiltons Tented Camp and Imbali Safari Lodge, these three lodges are all apart of Kingfisher Resorts and all offer magnificent hospitality, exceptional service and gastronomic excellence ensuring an unforgettable African Safari experience. While on our safari at Kruger National Park, there are so many animals that you we saw on our game drives elephants, giraffes, antelope, zebra, lions, hippos along with many other species. However my most memorable spotting was two puff adders on the side of the road and a black rhino which is very rare.
Our last two nights’ we stayed on Sabi Sands Game Park Reserve at Kirkman’s Kamp. Kirkman’s Kamp has spectacular views of the unspoilt wilderness, overlooks the Sand River and has exceptional African wildlife and leopard sightings! We were very lucky to spot all the BIG 5 at this reserve which means yes we spotted a leopard in a tree! It was the most amazing and beautiful sighting ever, what made this even more spectacular was hyenas lying underneath the tree waiting for the leopard meal to drop to the ground. I will never forget it!
Whether it’s your first time to South Africa, or you have visited before I am sure that all your time spent there will be something you will remember for years to come, I had the most amazing experience and will never forget it! I can highly recommend travelling with Africa Safari Co. whether you’re interested in a self-drive holiday, a budget overland safari or maybe a deluxe lodge safari and unlimited game viewing opportunities, they will help you design your perfect safari and the holiday of a lifetime!
On Monday June 21 with my bags packed and full of excitement I met my Africa Safari Co Representative and began my adventure with a 14 hour flight from Sydney to Johannesburg! Upon arrival and after collecting our luggage our small group of 7 were transferred to Peermont Metcourt Emperors Palace which is a new 3 star hotel and is conveniently located next to Tambo International Airport Johannesburg.
Our next stop for two nights was at Jatinga Country Lodge which is located on the outskirts of White River just outside of Nelspruit and is also located approx 38km from the world famous Kruger National Park. After our day of sightseeing, we were transferred to Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit for the World Cup soccer match between Australia and Serbia!
As a majority of my weekends are spent supporting and following our local soccer team, the opportunity to attend and watch a World Cup match was the best and most amazing experience ever! The atmosphere is ecstatic, the adrenaline just pumps through you and it’s just magical!
After departing Nelspruit we made our way to Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Bush Lodge where we stayed for two nights. Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge is located in the Kruger National Park bordering the Northern Sabi Sands and Manyeleti Game Reserves, the lodge boasts a breath-taking blend of ethnic luxury, built in traditional tribal design.
Ten minutes drive from Hoyo Hoyo Lodge is Hamiltons Tented Camp and Imbali Safari Lodge, these three lodges are all apart of Kingfisher Resorts and all offer magnificent hospitality, exceptional service and gastronomic excellence ensuring an unforgettable African Safari experience. While on our safari at Kruger National Park, there are so many animals that you we saw on our game drives elephants, giraffes, antelope, zebra, lions, hippos along with many other species. However my most memorable spotting was two puff adders on the side of the road and a black rhino which is very rare.
Our last two nights’ we stayed on Sabi Sands Game Park Reserve at Kirkman’s Kamp. Kirkman’s Kamp has spectacular views of the unspoilt wilderness, overlooks the Sand River and has exceptional African wildlife and leopard sightings! We were very lucky to spot all the BIG 5 at this reserve which means yes we spotted a leopard in a tree! It was the most amazing and beautiful sighting ever, what made this even more spectacular was hyenas lying underneath the tree waiting for the leopard meal to drop to the ground. I will never forget it!
Whether it’s your first time to South Africa, or you have visited before I am sure that all your time spent there will be something you will remember for years to come, I had the most amazing experience and will never forget it! I can highly recommend travelling with Africa Safari Co. whether you’re interested in a self-drive holiday, a budget overland safari or maybe a deluxe lodge safari and unlimited game viewing opportunities, they will help you design your perfect safari and the holiday of a lifetime!
