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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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Battlefields to Johannesburg

Posted on 24/12/2025 by Geoff

Monday 22nd December 2025 Up and away today, our time at Fugitive Drift has ended.  Last night the place was full so we got to meet more people over drinks and the meal.   It’s always a shame when a … Continue reading →

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The Battlefields

Posted on 23/12/2025 by Geoff

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December 2025 Fascinated by history, when arranging this holiday, this visit was high on my bucket list but to be here we had to stay at one of the lodges in the middle of nowhere, … Continue reading →

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Durban to Fugitive Drift

Posted on 19/12/2025 by Geoff

Friday 19 December 2025 After a jolly good “long” night’s sleep we were ready to head to Fugitive Drift, a 4.5 hours drive away, but first breakfast and retrieve the cat from the garage. Once we checked out we stepped … Continue reading →

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