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Author: crazyloon56

A passionate solo traveller and food culture enthusiast. I appreciate good laughs, adventure, and great wine with a good meal. Above all, I search for excellent service experiences. I will be happy to recommend if I receive that experience and will be sure to share my horror stories all in a fair and humorous way. I look forward to sharing my travels with you all. Come follow along!
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Day 11 – Kruger National Park Safari
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Day 11 – Kruger National Park Safari

by crazyloon56September 30, 2026

We have a game drive this morning and we have a perfect morning for it. Not too hot or too cold. This gallery of photos gives you an idea of what we spotted today. it…

Day 10 Eswatini & Kruger National Park
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Day 10 Eswatini & Kruger National Park

by crazyloon56September 30, 2026

I’m excited to be heading to Kruger National Park today. This has always been a destination I have dreamed of from watching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom as a child. First, we will drive through…

Day 9 – Discovering Eswatini
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Day 9 – Discovering Eswatini

by crazyloon56September 29, 2026

Today is a travel day as we make our way to the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland). We are told that Eswatini changed its name in 2018as people were confusing Swaziland with Switzerland.…

Day 8 – Dumazulu Cultural Village & Hluhluwe Safari
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Day 8 – Dumazulu Cultural Village & Hluhluwe Safari

by crazyloon56September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

Today we are visiting a cultural centre where we will be learning about the Zulu people and their customs. The afternoon will be spent on our first game drive as we look for black and…

Day 7 – Saint Lucia Estuary
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Day 7 – Saint Lucia Estuary

by crazyloon56September 27, 2026

The flight to Durban is at 8:00 am and boarding is smooth. The flight is lovely, around 2 hours. We even receive a sandwich of cheese and pickles, a drink and a snack at no…

Day 6 – The Dutch, The French & The Cape’s Wine Region
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Day 6 – The Dutch, The French & The Cape’s Wine Region

by crazyloon56September 26, 2026

We had to move our visit to the botanical gardens to today’s schedule. I’m looking forward to seeing a King Protea which is the national flower of South Africa and looks impressive. Thanks for all…

Busy Day on the Cape
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Busy Day on the Cape

by crazyloon56September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Cape Peninsula, Penguins & Fur Seals It was a rough start to the morning. My stomach issues and a 7:00 am early start had me a little off balance. Nothing is stopping me from seeing…

Table Mountain
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Table Mountain

by crazyloon56September 23, 2026

Climbing 302 metres above sea level, in a pod, this girl manages to challenge her fear of heights again. It’s hot out today and while in the line-up we are provided some relief with cold…

Robben Island
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Robben Island

by crazyloon56September 22, 2026

"The truth is that we are not yet free; we have merely achieved the freedom to be free, the right not to be oppressed." Nelson Mandela Today is a late start for us. The tour…

Who Can It Be Knocking At My Door?
South Africa & Victoria Falls

Who Can It Be Knocking At My Door?

by crazyloon56September 21, 2026

Knock, knock, knock. Awoken by persistent knocking. I’m half asleep and still in a glorious dream state. Shannon and I mumble to each other that the poor guy across the hall is locked out of…

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