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Firsts full day on the Rovos Train

Posted on 29/12/2025 by Geoff

Monday 29th December 2025 There must have been a breakdown in communication as last night we made it clear we wouldn’t be joining the Safari party and would have a lie in.   The train manager told us to come … Continue reading →

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The Rovos Train

Posted on 28/12/2025 by Geoff

Sunday 28th December 2025 We have to be out of our room for 1100hrs so no rush.   We’ve enjoyed our time at Ilala Lodge (https://www.ilalalodge.com/) and would recommend this place to anybody who is visiting the Victoria Falls, it’s … Continue reading →

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Victoria Falls Day

Posted on 27/12/2025 by Geoff

Saturday 27th December 202 Fortunately we woke up to a dry, not very cloudy sunny day after a rather long night’s sleep and feeling refreshed headed to breakfast, in “another” hotel!!!  The anticipation of the quality of  breakfast each time … Continue reading →

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Botswana to Zimbabwe

Posted on 26/12/2025 by Geoff

Friday 26th December 2025 With no Safari this morning and no “dreaded” bang on the door at 0500hrs, we could have a steady morning and as our “pick-up” wasn’t ’till 1025, a leisurely breakfast with the family; Alschke, Ash, Jon … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day

Posted on 25/12/2025 by Geoff

Thursday 25th December 2025 There was a rattle on our door at 0500hrs, but fortunately having had an early night, we didn’t have too much trouble getting up.   Breakfast at 0530hrs and into the Safari Toyota and away for … Continue reading →

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Off to Botswana

Posted on 24/12/2025 by Geoff

Wednesday 24th December 2025Our driver was booked for 0900hrs so not too much of a rush today, so after packing for a flight; weight is critical for these local flights, we headed out. Johannesburg international airport, as expected was big … Continue reading →

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