What to Expect
Daily Activities
Days will usually start at first light, to catch activity in the morning before the day warms up and activity slows down. On most days, there will be a pre-breakfast optional walk, and we will have night game drives in the national park for owls and other nightlife. Most days will typically find us starting at dawn, continuing to noon, perhaps having a siesta before heading out again in the afternoon, and finishing at dusk, for a leisurely dinner during which we review what we have seen and discuss plans for the next day.
Climate
The weather will vary from warm days to cool nights. Rain is possible. Expect temperature ranges from lows in the 30s (5 Celsius) to highs in the 90s (30 Celsius). Dress in layers, with a warm sweater or jacket for cooler weather, as South Africa’s spring climate is variable and conditions often change markedly during a single day so layers can be put on and discarded.
Walking
Good walking shoes or light boots should suffice at most locations. Most walking is largely on fairly level, even ground, with a couple of short stretches of steeper, rockier inclines.
Accommodation
We stay in good quality accommodations, often in excellent birding localities.
Driving
Transportation is typically by 13 passenger Toyota Quantum van driven by the guide. This is not an open top safari type vehicle, but we do aim to get out in this type of vehicle in Kruger National Park if one is available.We will have game drives in Kruger, which will maximize our chances for viewing wildlife, especially large mammals.
