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Keyaesthetics ADVENTURE. Once you starting enjoying game drives you just cannot seem to stop. They are so addicting and we love the interaction with nature in its habitat. A word of caution: We forgot but thankfully were saved with have 2 free Visa pages in our passport. Aye! American citizen visiting South Africa need a valid passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 free Visa pages. KeyAesthetics magazine is a bimonthly online publication that showcases fashion inspirations, travel and leisure activities that fit within our busy lives. The Founding Editor of KeyAesthetics draws upon her entrepreneurial strengths and corporate work experience from the past 20 years. Believing you can always reinvent yourself; the Editor takes her attention to details and marries it with her love for all things lovely. Since the 2013 launch, these inspirations are now keenly curated for the discerning kind on http://www.KeyAesthetics.com and the daily blog, http://www.keyaesthetics.wordpress.com. Share your comments with us. You can email at hello@keyaesthetics.com. Key Aesthetics Founding Editor
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The best of our time at Mohlabetsi Lodge in Kruger National Park. Having a very long and relaxing bubble bath overlooking the bush at Mohlabetsi. We were so glad no baboons or lions came creeping up to the tub. We were surely out there in the wild. xoxo.
What to expect on a Game Drive?
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What to Expect on a Game Drive Getting There | Triple Check your Visa requirements. I was traveling from the United States and the visa requirement is that you have at least two full clean visa pages before entering into South Africa. Without two clean visa pages in your passport, you will not be able to enter. Thankfully, I was able to get in without knowing this vital fact. Aye, time for a new passport.
Lingo | “Safaris” are typically known as “game drives” in Africa. “Sundowners” are light snack
with alcoholic beverage of choice break on an evening game drive to watch the sunset. Dependent on your destination, most game drives start early in the morning (around 5 or 6am) lasting about three hours and evening (starting at 3:30pm) returning after the sunset and Sundowner.
Morning Game Drive | Be prepared for experiencing cold early morning game drives. Lots of layers are required so that you can remove them as the morning warms up. When staying at Mohlabetsi in South Africa, they provided warm blankets and I brought along a hot tea in a thermas.
Evening Game Drive | While the evening game drive starts while the sun is up, expect the
temperature to drop after sunset. After a couple of hours of exploring you typically end with sundowners (evening drinks at sunset) and snacks before heading back. At the stylish Mohlabetsi, we stayed in our private African villa, along with a private field guide, maid, and butler. The accommodations were uninterrupted by other guests and we enjoyed our own bonfires and private bubble baths overlooking the bush.
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FAMILY GAME DRIVES
MADAGASCAR Ranomafana National Park AND Palmarium Beach Best Time: May to November
MADAGASCAR
There are six Natural Rainforest Reserves in Madagascar. Family friendly lodge experiences can be had at Palmarium Lodge with steps from the Palmarium Beach. For a upscale with a small boutique feel check out Le Pavilion de L’Emyrne.
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ELEPHANTS
The ultimate gathering better known as ‘The Gathering’ in Minneriya National Park. Best Time: December to March
According to CNN, each year “hundreds of elephants travel each year to the shores of an ancient reservoir built by a king more than 1,700 years ago. They've made the trip for centuries, coming from across the region to bathe, mate, socialize and, most importantly, to feed as part of an annual event known as "The Gathering."” Feeling adventurous? Take an Elephant Back Safari in Sri Lanka.
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SRI LANKA --- Lodging at Cape Weligama Take a moment and breathe at this amazing resort. Truly luxury experiences that come true.
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SRI LANKA --- Cinnamon Wild Yala National Park Game Lodge
Cinnamon Wild Yala is a natural extension to the national park. The property is an ecofriendly resort for wildlife and safari enthusiasts.
UGANDA - Bwindi National Forest
GORILLAS
Best Time: June to October
Mountain Gorilla Lodge Trek Gorillas and stay at the fab lodge in the Nkuringo
Republic of congo
Ngaga Camp Exclusive luxury tree top resort.
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SOUTH AFRICA - The most memorable experience we had this past April was having a long bubble bath with a glass of wine overlooking Kruger Park in South Africa. True relaxation.
At the amazing Mohlabetsi
Londolozi Game Drive
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VAMIZI ISLAND (off Mozambique) An enchanting and private island within the Quirimbas Archipelago. The Casamina Villa offers private butler and chauffer service.
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Kruger Park A wonderful starting point for you and or your family. Make sure to pack a lot of sunscreen and bug spray. Although we went in April/ May season we didn’t have any issues with any mosquitos just those darn spiders. Everywhere!
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Keyaesthetics Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee We stumbled upon this conservation institution for chimps. The Chip Eden is located in Umhloti Nature Reserve. Tour times 10:00; 12:00; 14:00 Pricing 2017 R190 per adult. Pricing includes conservation fee.
Driving in South Africa Through Johannesburg or Cape Town you won’t be disappointed.
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