South Africa with Family - Shamwari Game Reserve

After arriving in Port Elizabeth, we immediately headed an hours drive away, to the Shamwari Game Reserve, a private reserve, where we would spend the next two days/three nights. It was the usual, stressful couple of days, viewing elephants, giraffe, lions, cheetahs and leopards up close, having good meals, and enjoying drinks together as the sun set over beautiful South African landscape. We saw 4 of the Big 5 - rhino, elephant, leopard and lion - but did not see the buffalo. I think my family would agree, that seeing such animals, up close, and wild is truly an awesome experience! Then, after the few days there, we headed back to Port Elizabeth, to rent a car and drive the Garden Route....

Well, having some blogger troubles, posting pictures, so bear with me. But pictured: dad with elephants; baby and mother leopard (yes, sideways); family in front of safari vehicle; jesse and amy with giraffe.

Tomorrow I am heading for a few weeks of travels, to Tanzania and Rwanda. Will try to post while away, but if not, I'll be back after August 30th. Hope you are well!