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Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Paterson July 31st 2010

Our final full day here, a drive this morning again to the south of the reserve and again a spectacular trip: leopards again, copulating this time. Our guide didn’t believe how lucky we were, as he had never seen it before. Many visitors don’t get the chance to see leopards at all. He was so excited that he took us back there. We also saw black rhino, sightings of which are also very rare. In addition we saw lots of other animals and birds. Another drive in the afternoon now the “big five” had been seen our ranger got into more detail, hippos, plants, birds, tracking and all of the other animals. Now another highlight: a night drive. As soon as we left the camp we saw the most amazing stars. Jacques claimed not to know ... read more
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Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Paterson July 31st 2010

Well today was our first full day on safari, an early start with a 6.30 call for breakfast at 7am. We left for the game drive at about 8am. First order of the day was the hunt for lions. Obviously they are not that common in the reserve so they took some finding but eventually we tracked them down. It's easy to lose track of all of the animals, birds, and plant life that we have seen, but Shamwari provide a little booklet to check off all the various animals, birds, reptiles, insects and plant life you have seen. It makes a nice keepsake at the end of your stay. Our guide Jacques is very knowledgeable and would give Ray Mears a run for his money. The highlight of the morning was leaving the vehicle and ... read more
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Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Paterson July 31st 2010

This morning we set an early alarm so we could watch the sun rise over the Indian Ocean. Unfortunately the day dawned cloudy and drizzly, however last night’s full moon was a spectacle to behold, and we saw the southern cross. Today we arrived for the last leg of our adventure at Shamwari Game Reserve. We are camping here but not in any way you would imagine. If I said the tent comes complete with, bathroom, air conditioning, plunge pool, outside shower and a double bed with electric blanket it might give you some idea of the style. We are now all inclusive (similar to a cruise in a way) so since we arrived at midday we have had lunch, we missed afternoon tea, but we had sun downer drinks and snacks on our game drive ... read more
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