Garden Route to PUMBA Lodge

We sadly left the wine region of Stellenbosch in search of game! Heather had not been on safari and was a important stop on her trip. I thought if we have to go safariing again...then let's definitely do it in style. Well...we drove the garden route to Pumba Lodge and wow did we hit over the top posh!! By far the most amazing room ever..you will have to see the photos. Our own African home with thatched roof mostly glass overlooking the bushveld. Our bathroom was sumptuous with soaker tub and glass shower with a view. Outdoor plunge pool and shower just in case. The best part was that we had a view of the local watering hole where from our bed, tub, shower or deck we could watch wild game come for a drink. AMAZING!! We saw warthogs, impala, zebra, baboons, water buck, impala, secretary birds.. all from our room come and take a little drink. The safaris blew Heather away. She wasn't the best spotter but slowly realized that looking thorough the binoculars whilst the landrover is moving causes nausea...lol.

We were lucky enough to see rhinos, giraffes, white lions and elephants. It was different to Botswana as it seemed too easy to just getting from your comfy down duvet into the Land Rover to spot game and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa. It wasn't as authentic as Botswana but definitely more civilized.

Heather has now left for Joburg a more relaxed women and happy to have seen a beautiful part of this African continent. She promises to send her thoughts on the trip which I will post on the blog. I hoping she tells a story or too...about the Ostriches we met...

I am leaving Cape Town tomorrow for Frankfurt and then to Calgary. I am sad to see the trip come to an end as it has been a wonderful adventure. There is so much more to tell but some is hard to put into words or even capture in pictures. This is a very special place and I wish all of you have a chance to see it someday. I am sad to leave Africa but happy to return my wonderful country of Canada...as I am so grateful to call it home.

Thanks for your comments, well wishes and support. It has been a trip of a lifetime and if you know me it won't be long before my bags are packed for another journey.

More pictures to follow when I return home. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Love,

Julie