Wild Wonders: A Reunion Safari Across Southern Africa!

The tour kicked off in Johannesburg, where the group explored South Africa’s fascinating history and cultural diversity. From there, the adventure took us along the stunning Panoramic Route, with stops at iconic spots like God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels.

Our stay at Orpen Kruger Lodge gave us easy access to explore the central region of Kruger National Park. With the bush dry from the end of winter, animals gathered around the last remaining waterholes. The highlight? Sitting in awe as a massive herd of buffalo, hundreds strong, marched past our vehicle on their way to drink—until chaos struck! Two male lions stealthily stalked the herd and took down a straggler in full view of us. What a moment!

Other Kruger highlights included a pack of endangered African wild dogs with their adorable pups and a cheetah out on patrol.

Photo ©Marius Nortje. Our guests enjoy a front row seat with Hylton positioning our vehicle in the best spot to view the endangered African Wild Dogs

Next up was the exclusive Tulela Mondzo Lodge in Klaserie Game Reserve, where we had the private villa all to ourselves. It was the perfect setting for our group to unwind and explore the breathtaking mopane bushveld. We spent one magical night sleeping under the stars with a nearly full moon above, and another morning enjoying a surprise bush breakfast under an ancient Jackalberry tree.

The wildlife sightings didn’t disappoint either! We spotted a shy leopard perched on a termite mound as two lionesses strolled by, completely unaware of its presence.

© Paul Engelhard. A close encounter with a lioness.

We also came across a Big Tusker elephant bull, and a newborn baby giraffe, and to top it off, we found a leopardess feasting on a fresh kill in a marula tree, keeping her meal safe from lurking hyenas below.

© Margaux Langley. A Newborn giraffe calf and it's mother

While Hylton and I bid farewell to the group, their adventure didn’t stop there! In Victoria Falls, they had the once-in-a-lifetime experience of swimming in Devil’s Pool right on the edge of the mighty falls. They also enjoyed a luxury dinner cruise on the Zambezi River, and to cap it all off, they soared high above the falls on the "Flight of Angels" helicopter tour—a breathtaking way to end the trip.

A huge thank you to Teresa for once again allowing us to be part of this incredible adventure with her family and friends. It was a journey filled with laughter, awe, and memories that will last a lifetime. We truly hope you all had as much fun as we did, and we can’t wait to do it again!