Safari's Are Cool

Johnn and I just got back from our 3 day safari at the Djuma Bush Lodge at the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve. There really aren't words to describe our experience there. The service was the best we've had here in South Africa and we already can't wait to go back. Our private chalet was our own little house with an outdoor shower looking up at the moon in the afternoons. But, most importantly, the animals were amazing.

We went on game drives every morning at 630-930 and every evening from 4-7. It was extremely cold in the mornings and nights, but got up in the 80s during the day, a pleasant break from all this cold weather. We headed out in jacked up land cruisers with no tops, usually 4-6 per group with our guide, Greg and our tracker Patrick, both extremely knowledgeable and wonderful.

We saw the big five between our first afternoon and first morning drives there: Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, Lion and Rhino. We also saw Zebra, Ostrich, Warthog, Monkeys, plenty of antelope (kudu and impala), Hippo's, and many more. We witnessed the lions eating their prey (we didn't get to see the kill unfortunately) but I won't post pictures for those with weak stomachs :)

This was by far the highlight of our trip I think, between the viewings, the people and the comforts of the lodge. It really was a once in a lifetime experience. I'll be sure to post all 300 pics for you guys on snapfish when we get home, who knew I could take 30 pictures of a Lion just sitting there. But when he's sitting in front of you 3 feet ahead while we're in an open air vehicle, it's hard not to.
Tomorrow is the game between US and Algeria, the game being played in Pretoria, about 45 min. away from us here in Johannesburg. We're going to a Lion sanctuary on Thursday and then we leave for home on Friday! Can't believe we're almost through. We do apologize for the lack of blogging, but there was no internet in the Bush and it's been spotty everywhere else.

Below is just a tiny selection of our massive library: