Waking up to the crashing waves in Morgan Bay Hotel I got out of bed and wondered out onto the deck to have a look outside. The weather was not too bad and we enjoyed an excellent breakfast in the restaurant. We checked out and headed out of Morgan Bay in the "mini" VW Polo. We headed for Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve where we were scheduled to enjoy an experience one will only get in Africa, walk with African Elephants. We jumped into the Land Rover with our guide who took us on an awesome 4x4 drive to where the "jumbos"were waiting.
Jonker and Sisa ready for the activity
When we arrived where the elephants were waiting in the bush for us, feeding on the trees around them they all started towards us with their trainers who introduced themselves and the elephants and made us feel very comfortable with them. After a good explenation on what was going to happen we headed into the bush side by side with the mighty African Elephant.
Sisa with the trainers and the Inkwenkwezi elephant
We returned back to the main reception area where we were taken through to the camp where the cheetah were held. we entered and were told to wait until the ranger had found the cheetah and ensured all was safe for us to approach and enjoy an interaction with these incredible creature.
Cheetah at Inkwenkwezi
We enjoyed an excellent lunch, fortunately not as big as the Maxi Burger as yesterday, I enjoyed a lamb curry potjie which is a great dish. We departed and traveled to the nearby Areena Riverside Resort where we had a fantastic time doing some adventure activities. First we took a ride around the farm area on a big quad bike.
Sisa and Jonker getting ready for the ride
We rode up to a fantastic view point looking over the whole resort and then Ed the owner took us for a new experience offered by Areena, a zip line that they have just completed which will be launched on the 1st of September in time for the Eastern Cape Tourism Month. We took part in 4 of the slides which was an adrenalin pumping experience.
Ed from Areena showing us how its done
We left Areena on a high in our VW Polo and travelled further along the Jikaleza to our over night spot, Stokkies & Skulpies Self Catering. We stopped at the local Spar Supermarket and bought our dinner which was a braai and then continued to Stokkies & Skulpies and checked in. We ended the day enjoying a quiet braai with a glass of wine on the deck.
What a day!!
Untill then, explore and enjoy the journey.
