Deford Family
14 Day South Africa

The Deford Family consisted of Trish, her parents, her husband and her two teenagers all traveling together. Each with their own interests and ideas about what they would like for the experience. They hired a van for part of the experience so they could explore the grogeous scenery of Mpumalanga and the Cape and to maximize their time in the bush they stayed in private camps. A wonderful time was had by all!

Email from Trish Deford upon their return:

Michelle & Ellen, Thank you for the wonderful itinerary you created for our family. We had an incredible time and we had no idea what an adventure it would be. It all went smoothly but particular highlights were Critchley Hackle and Motswari. We will definitely go back! Here are a couple of photos of us on the trip that I thought you might enjoy.

Their Itinerary - June

• They drove straight from Johannesburg to Critchely Hackle in Dullstroom.
  
• Next onto the historical town of Pilgrims Rest
• A lovely drive through the gorgeous scenery of Mpumalanga along the Panorama Route with such highlights of God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes Blyde River Canyon enroute Kruger National Park where they dropped off the car. First private camp in the Thornybush reserve at N'Kaya which combines luxury with natural simplicity. This is Big 5 Country wth open Landrovers guided by knowledgeable rangers.
• Next to Motswari Private Game reserve in the famed Timbavati - now part of the greater Kruger National Park area and famous for the White Lions of the Timbavati.
• After an exhilirating stay in the bush they flew down to Cape Town and spent a few nights at Portswood, perfectly located on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - close to restaurants, shopping and entertainment.
• They ended their expeirence with a self drive to the winelands and the Spier Wine Estate. An enchanting Cape African experience at historic Spier in the heart of the Stellenbosch winelands this Estate also is host to an Eagle and Cheetah rehabilitation program where can have close encounters with these rare creatures.

Where they Stayed