Published on Nov, 2024
I had an amazing half-day tour yesterday with Ben and Stefan. Ben picked me up at my hotel and drove me to Dinokeng Reserve. On the way I said I liked Jacaranda trees and he went out of the way to drive through Pretoria to look for the last blooms. Then I said I wanted to eat Papp (which I love) and we stopped at the "Pink House" and shared a great meal of Papp, chicken and veg. At Dinokeng, I checked in and got in a ranger vehicle with Stefan with Europeans and South Africans. Stefan was a fantastic driver and guide. The animals, birds, and even insects were out in full because it had just rained. We ended the day watching the sunset over water, with a Goliath heron, lap wings swallows. It was such a fantastic day, which I am going to remember for a long time. I love South Africa and the many good people caring for its nature and culture. Thank you Ben and Stefan from a grateful American!