From Early Morning Safari to Airport Adventures: My Wild South African Journey

The adventure began at the crack of dawn, with a taxi whisking me away at 5 am to catch my flight to Johannesburg. Despite a slight delay, I arrived in Jo’burg around 7 am, ready to embark on an unforgettable journey. A vivasafari’s minibus awaited me, along with an eclectic group of fellow travelers – a Frenchman, an Argentinean-Irish duo, a South African couple, and four Americans. Our destination? Balule Plains Wildpark, a mere 6 to 7 hours’ drive away, with a pit stop for a communal meal along the way.