AFRICA: Part I

We just returned from two and a half weeks holiday in Africa, visiting Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. We had the most fantastic time; we definitely could have stayed longer!!

Our first point of call was Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe where we did a sunset dinner river cruise, rode elephants, walked with lions, and walked the Victoria Falls, and also flew in a helicopter over the Victoria Falls.


Riding a female African Elephant, Victorai Falls, Zimbabwe

 

Stuart and Chantal patting 8month old lion cubs, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

 

We stayed at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, where our room had the most fantastic view over the lodge’s waterhole! They had a traditional Boma restaurant attached where we got our face traditionally painted, played the Djembe Drum and also got to try a whole variety of traditional foods such as crocodile, buffalo, guinea fowl, kudu, impala, warthog and we both tried a Mopani worm each too.

The magnificent Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Our next point of call was the Ichobezi Luxury Safari cruise boat, located in Namibia. We had to travel via Botswana to get to the Ichobezi, which was such a surreal feeling, coming from Australia, to so easily move between countries via motor vehicle. The Ichobezi was a beautiful boat, but it was definitely the staff that made it the most amazing experience – they treated us like royalty! We will always think fondly of the Ichobezi with great memories.

The Ichobezi cruises along the Chobe River between both Namibia and Botswana, alongside Chobe National Park. We got to see a ridiculous amount of animals, including a huge herd of elephants.

Feeling refreshed and invigorated,

Chantal xx