Yesterday morning we woke up to an overcast grey sky. The temperature was sort of mild and we headed out on morning safari to see what we could find. Not long into the safari drive we came across some very fresh signs of the elephants and proceeded to follow up on them. It didn’t take long and we came across them huddled all together in a thicket munching away at a huge raisin bush. Enjoying the stationary sighting with them for about a half an hour or so, we left them to their ways and headed off to see what else we could see. It wasn’t long after that, at around 08h00, that the wind picked up, dust was flying about and tiny little whirl winds were scooping leaves and small bits of debris up into the sky. Brrrr it was getting cold …
Carrying on with the safari drive we saw some Giraffe, Wildebeest, Impala and other general game species. Around 09h30 we headed back to the camp for a hot cup of coffee and some breakfast.
Yesterday we had a full lodge guest turnover, saying goodbye to the Pietsch family of 5 as well as Leo, Grace, Debra, Chelsey, Paul and Beth. Thanks Brooke, was great to have you around again and to meet the kids. Great week we had with you all of you and look forward to seeing you all soon for your next safari holiday! We then welcomed the Sonnetti Family back to Vuyani lodge who brought four of their friends from Luxembourg with them.
It started raining last night here on the reserve at around 05h30 and hasn’t stopped yet. We have had around 8mm of rain so far and counting. A long soaking rain which will be really good for the growth of new plants. Just really strange to be having rain at this time of year as the rainy season starts usually around late October. We do welcome it though with open arms as it will help to dampen the amount of dust we have been eating lately.
