A trip long dreamed of came to fruition for our family this summer.  To go on a Safari holiday, and to go as a family was truly a very special experience.  We never dreamed that we would get so close to some amazing animals in the wild.

When it came down to booking this trip, I felt totally overwhelmed.  There are so many different Countries, itineraries and scenarios to choose from, I knew I needed help.  As I was planning this trip from Singapore, I chose, on the recommendation of a friend, to work with Destinations Africa, who are Australian based, although John is a South African with amazing experience in booking Safari vacations.  Whilst I can share my rough itinerary with you in this post, I would encourage you to seek a reputable agent to guide you, as there are so many wonderful options.  As far as our family was concerned, we had some basic criteria for this trip.  We knew we needed to go in July, we wanted to see the so called "Big 5", (Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard & Cape Buffalo), and we wanted smaller, more intimate lodges where our party of 5 could be together in one truck on the game drives..  With all this in mind, John put together a fantastic trip for us which encompassed two private reserves Thornybush and The Sabi Sand that bordered the Kruger National Park in South Africa.