Day 8 Safari Day

The morning started with a 5AM wake up to get to the Southern Karoo by 7:30. We were treated to a sumptuous buffet breakfast in a rustic but luxurious lodge. Our game drive began at 9:00 in a converted Mercedes. Our driver and guide were excellent. The ride was bumpy. Our knowledgeable guide explained everything we would want to know about each animal. We saw crocodiles, hippos, elephants, water buffalo, rhinos, a giraffe, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and many varieties of gazelle. We even saw some San Rock Art that was over 2000 years old. We ended the tour with a chance to pet some cheetahs. After another huge feast for lunch we took the long ride back to the coast.
We then went out on the town for some of the best cuisine Africa offers. The Africa Café is a family style restaurant that serves 14 dishes from the southern region of Africa. After patrons sample the 14 they may order as many repeat servings as they like. The restaurant was a big hit with everybody trying many new foods. Most were delicious; in fact every dish was delicious to somebody. With very full bellies we returned to the hotel. Tomorrow we continue the sights with a trip to the top of Table Mountain, and then down to Cape point – the mythical Southern tip of Africa. Unfortunately, still no pix.