Over the last two years or so the veld in the Eastern Cape has been very bare and brown due to a long drought, but after some very good rain during the winter the drought seems to be broken in most areas and the vegetation has returned with a vengeance. Visiting Bucklands Game Reserve during … Continue reading Game Reserve tracks
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Giraffe tracking on foot… and breakfast after
The Mini vs Maxi trip was starting to draw to an end and we were just about done with our morning game drive at Bucklands Game Reserve. We had one thing left to do and that we to find some giraffe to walk. We got as close to them as it was possible with the … Continue reading Giraffe tracking on foot… and breakfast after
Walking rhinos at Bucklands
Our morning game drive (the second drive of our stay) at Bucklands Game Reserve during the Mini vs Maxi trip basically had two goals in mind. We wanted to walk rhino as well as giraffe with rhino being first prize. Not long into the drive we pulled over for some welcome coffee at one of … Continue reading Walking rhinos at Bucklands
Bucklands sunrise
Sunrise on the last day of the Mini vs Maxi trip, seen through the old Wild Fig tree next to the lodge at Bucklands Game Reserve.
Flowers at Bucklands
Going around Bucklands Game Reserve on our game drive I realised the impact that all the rain we received during the winter had on the surrounding landscape. The veld is green and there are flowers everywhere.
Lodge at night
Returning from the night drive to the Bucklands Boutique Guest House, the lodge staff had a fire burning outside and dinner was being prepared in the kitchen. Although I wanted to go and have a quick bath before dinner I decided to rather chill by the fire a little while before the meal. The bath could wait … Continue reading Lodge at night
Night drive at Bucklands
About three hours into our game drive at Bucklands Game Reserve, the sun started to reach out for the horizon and we headed to a spot in the reserve to enjoy the African sun setting. Stopping for sun dowers is the ideal opportunity to stretch your legs and chat about the experience so far. Its also an opportunity … Continue reading Night drive at Bucklands
Game drive at Bucklands
During our wonderful stay at Bucklands Private Game Reserve during the Mini vs Maxi trip we had the opportunity to go on two game drives. The first one starting at about 15:00ish (sorry, but I just can't remember the exact time) in the afternoon with the other one early the next morning. As we were the only … Continue reading Game drive at Bucklands
Bucklands Game Reserve – Boutique Guest House
The area from Port Elizabeth eastwards is big game country and one of the new (game reserve) kids on the block is Bucklands Private Game Reserve. After visiting them recently on the Mini vs Maxi trip I have to honestly say that calling them a kid doesn't do them justice though. Bucklands are situated about 35 … Continue reading Bucklands Game Reserve – Boutique Guest House
Day 3 and 4 of the Mini vs Maxi trip
Day 3 of the Mini vs Maxi Adventure Across the Eastern Cape started with a hearty breakfast at the legendary Lavender Blue just outside East London for Team Mini. Farm style breakfasts with orange juice all around and us intrepid travellers and then we were ready to head towards Grahamstown for our next destination.Driving through … Continue reading Day 3 and 4 of the Mini vs Maxi trip
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