Addo Elephant park

I always wanted to visit the Addo Elephant Park and recently made the time to visit this park.  It is less than a four hour drive away from George but since we left George after work we spent the night at Jeffreys Bay.  This accommodation was a bit disappointing.  I did not realise we have to share the house with strangers.  Imagine my surprise when entering the house and there are 2 men watching TV in the living area.  They also locked the door when I went for a walk on the beach, almost locking me out.  The TV in the bedroom did not work.  I was told the power tripped, hence no reception. 


We continued our trip along the Gamtoos river the next day with a quick stop at the Thornhill station. 

Tracks:  Thronhill station

Thornhill

Lovely little building

The accommodation at Addo was much better.  We stayed at the Matyholweni camp near Colchester.  Addo is really well worth a visit.  Even with decent rain the game viewing is fantastic with a surprise around every corner.
Colchester also have a lovely little restaurant with prices suitable for a purse with rands.






Paul Sauer bridge

Addo Accommodation

Jeffreys sunrise

Lunch in Colchester

Gamtoos river

Gamtoos river crossing

Gamtoos bridge

Hiding her baby

Here's looking at breakfast..

Cheetah!

They have right of way in Addo..

Very clever..at the picnic spot you mark your sightings for other park goers

Goukamma Nature reserve hike, Buffalo Bay

It is lovely to hike along the fynbos covered dunes and ocean.  There are quite a few steep climbs but the view of Groenvlei is a generous reward.