In July 2021, while stuck at home during Covid, and just having lost our dog Spot, we received an email about an interesting trip. This is not just a normal trip...it is a South Africa safari -- in a motorhome! After some discussion, and a phone call to find out more about it, we booked it! Now, eighteen months later, we are ready to begin this new adventure.
We've never been out of North America, so this is quite a leap of faith! We are travelling 18,770 miles by air. We leave from Indianapolis, connect in Newark and then fly to Capetown. The last leg of the flight is 14 hours long...yikes! The longest flight we've ever taken is 3+ hours from Indianapolis to Phoenix
Once we get there, our trip will cover 2,547 driving miles, starting at Capetown and ending in Johannesburg. We will fly to Victoria Falls for the final few days.
We will be gone for 36 days and the big question is how and what to pack??? We've been busy with checklists, packing cubes, suitcases and backpacks. The most stressful decision is how many pair of shoes to take! We carefully thought about luggage and decided on one carry on and one checked bag each. We are taking two-way radios, a dash cam, a couple of cameras, 2 sets of binoculars, electrical converters, rain coats, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, etc. etc. Last minute items added were an umbrella, melatonin, a printout of the daily crossword puzzles and chocolates to give to the stewardess on the plane.
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How exciting!! It sounds like you have all of the necessities and I'm sure you can buy things along the way if you need them. I can't wait to travel along with you through your blog!! Happy motoring!!
Surviving the 14 hr flight will be the worst parts of your trip!! You have the return flight to look forward to!! My longest flight was 12 hours and it was not fun! I am excited for you. This trip should be amazing. I look forward to your postings. Enjoy!! Pam
Is Jim's suitcase heavy because of the tools he's taking along?
Have a great trip! Your tour hosts are very well experienced on this trip. Take lots of pictures and bring them home with you.
Clayton
Enjoy each minute on this once in a lifetime trip. Joy
We so excited for you. What an amazing adventure. Thank you for letting us be a part of your adventure.
4.5 pounds probably equals at least two more pairs of shoes you could have taken.
Have a wonderful time. I can’t wait to hear more about this adventure.
Oh friends, we are so excited for your adventure and all the amazing things you will see and lovely people you will meet. I left my heart in Africa last year.
Happy you made it without any hiccups and already have some new friends! Sounds like it will be amazing. We will look forward to reading your updates. Enjoy and stay safe 💙
WOW! Just getting ready for this trip obviously took tons of planning - now time to enjoy! Thanks for sharing your adventure. Hug a BIG cat for me!
WOW! Just getting ready for this trip obviously took tons of planning - now time to enjoy! Thanks for sharing your adventure. Hug a BIG cat for me! Jannine
Just thought about the camera, it probably has a lot of older pictures already in the camera Card, please, if you can delete them all, and fill them up with all the new pictures!!!
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