At Tintswalo Safari Lodge, three of us stayed at the Manor House. Manor House is about 5 minutes away from the main lodge by the safari jeep. We were always dropped to the lodge and we were severely discouraged from walking around on our own apart from the common areas in the main lodge. Manor…
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Zebras in the Wild
Before I visited South Africa I had seen zebras only in books or on TV. So it was a great experience to see them in the wild! This herd was standing quite close to the road. They didn’t go very far when our jeep stopped next to them. The wildlife in South Africa is just…
Sunrise at Durban, South Africa
I am not a sunrise person, there was a time when I could blissfully sleep through all the sunrises in the world. But that was before I started playing ‘photographer.’ I now try to get up at sunrise as I know it often makes for beautiful pictures. Doing so in Durban was not too difficult…
Why I do Miss South Africa So?
At the end of most of the trips I am happy to go home, so I was really surprised when I was torn between going home and staying for longer. And even now I have such a strong South Africa hangover that it barely registers that in about two weeks I would be trekking in…
The Sky Car Experience at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa
My first glimpse of Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban came quickly after landing at Durban.However my sky car experience at Moses Mabhida Stadium at Durban was much more fascinating. I was supposed to attend (as a listener) the #MeetSouthAfrica blogging event but my flight was late. I managed to get to hear only the last two…
Summer Vacation Trips in India
If you are reading this in Delhi I know how you feel, we are reeling at 45-46 degree Celsius and escape is constantly on our minds. After all it is the perfect time for family travel. The temperatures are scorching, the schools are closed and that big family trip can be planned now! Above all most…
Calling All Hippos!
As we got down from the car Erick started loading the rifle. He took out three bullets and told me, one is for you, the second is for this lady and the third is for her. Then he turned towards the only male member of the group and told him, “I am sorry I have…
Rhino Poaching in South Africa
I got to hear about rhino poaching at INDABA 2013, much before we reached the bushes. While walking around the INDABA 2013 stalls I spotted Tintswalo Lodges and I dropped in to say hello as I knew we were doing safaris with them later. Later that day two of our group members told me that…
Close Encounters with the African Lion!
The wildlife experience at the Manyeleti Game Reserve with the Tintswalo Safari Lodge has been beyond expectations, if you need a proof look below. We were that close to the lion. And contrary to what it looks like, this was not a roar, it was a yawn! I wonder why I told you that! Some…
Its Time for Wild Encounters in South Africa!
So it is time so say goodbye to Durban. I had a great time at INDABA 2013 and I like what I saw of Durban, which is actually very little. I sincerely wish that this is just the beginning of my relationship with the continent. It is a warm (not weather wise right now) and…