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South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia (2004)

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Day 9

Hluhluwe, South Africa


Today we went to Hluhluwe game reserve ... and it was fantastic. Not only did we see the usual suspects, but also water buffalo, crocs, monkeys and ... finally ... lions. Lots of lions, lazing in trees and lounging near a water hole.

Man, we thought we'd go the whole trip without seeing a single cat. All hail to Penn, who has eagle eyes.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on August 31, 2004 from Hluhluwe, South Africa
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Day 10

Hluhluwe, South Africa


Best. Day. Ever.

First, Penn took us to his village. It was amazing. We learned more about Zululand, and South Africa, in one morning than the entire rest of the trip. We stopped at the local school, where the kids gathered to perform for us; we visited Penn's family and his home (a one room hut) and had a great experience.

Then, to top it off, on the way back we finally, finally got up close and personal with the elephants. Indeed, almost too personal, as they charged our jeep several times. We were even able to see a baby nursing. Amazing way to end our stay here.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 1, 2004 from Hluhluwe, South Africa
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Day 11

Hluhluwe, South Africa


Our last day at Zulu Nyala.

A quick morning tour nabbed up some final shots and viewings of the hippos and rhinos, including the baby. Then it was time to say good-bye to Penn and begin the trip to Johannesburg.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 2, 2004 from Hluhluwe, South Africa
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Day 11 (cont.)

Johannesburg, South Africa


We arrived in Johannesburg and checked into the only thing that made this city worthwhile, the Westcliff hotel. We had dinner at Moyo, an African "theme" restaurant that would have done Steven Starr proud.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 2, 2004 from Johannesburg, South Africa
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Day 12

Johannesburg, South Africa


This was pretty much a travel day, leaving Johannesburg and heading up to Victoria Falls.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 3, 2004 from Johannesburg, South Africa
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Day 13

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe


This was our adventure stay. We started by visiting the falls, and then it was off to the Zambezi River, where we partook in various death-defying stunts, like the zip line and the gorge jump.

In the afternoon, we did an elephant safari -- not very interesting, but Ellery enjoyed being with the elephants.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 4, 2004 from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Day 14

Livingstone, Zambia


I was up with the sun, and did what I had come to do ... I bungi jumped off the Zambezi Bridge. First jump of the day and it was a great way to end the trip.

Then it was time to start the long journey home, flying first back to Johannesburg.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 5, 2004 from Livingstone, Zambia
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Day 14 (cont.)

Johannesburg, South Africa


Johannesburg is not the greatest city in the world, but returning to our hotel, the Westcliff, made it a lot more bearable.


permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 5, 2004 from Johannesburg, South Africa
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Day 15

Soweto, South Africa


Our last day in South Africa, we took a tour of Soweto.

permalink written by  shoshtrvls on September 6, 2004 from Soweto, South Africa
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