Port Elizabeth South Africa Game Drive - Lions, Rinos, Elephants Oh My!

[@prpman99]

In 1986, I had the good fortune to go on a safari tour around Kenya. It was a wonderful experience and one I'll never forget. Seeing all those animals in their natural environment is a real thrill. There is nothing like sitting on the veranda of a game lodge, having a cold beverage, and just watching a variety of animals do their own thing in the distance. Again thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much for sharing your story with us. We love to read things like this.

[@karenwaltz-davis296]

My husband and I love south Africa and visited addo and many other parks. The "garden route" drive is fabulous, the northern route is diverse and varied, Giants Castle area, epupa falls is amazing. All these locations are easy to drive to, easy to find lodging and many private parks are available. If you go to Kruger, go to the private concessions, - the main tarred park is great if you want to share your sighting with 30 other vehicles and the traffic jams that go with it. As retired nomads we have spent a great deal of time in Africa, Botswana is fabulous and expensive, Namibia is inexpensive, not crowded, and truly magnificent. Kenya is good, safety should be considered, Tanzania is vast and magnificent. Loved your series. I lived in Angola for a year, you were very very lucky, we lived a mile from work and it could take 20 minutes to 4 hours.....safety was a major concern there. I lived in Ghana, it's a shame you only had 1 day. Anyways, great to see you exploring so much, enjoy your new adventures.

[@livingphase2]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. We really appreciated your perspective on the various countries. It gives us a lot to consider and think about.😀

[@margaretmcnarry4298]

Awesome! It was always a bucket list item for me but unfortunately I’ve left it too late and can no longer physically undertake such a trip so I am enjoying this vicariously through you! If you ever want to put out a compilation of the best of Africa from your videos, that would be awesome! In fact that might be an idea for each continent!! A project for when you return home!😂

[@livingphase2]

That actually is a great idea. Thank you so much for the suggestion and thanks for following along with us on our journey. We appreciate you.

[@PottieMar]

Hi 😁 and welcome to our home, Port Elizabeth! So sorry you didn't get to stay longer at Addo Elephant Park because it really is an amazing place and to experience the elephants up close is breathtaking.

[@livingphase2]

We loved it your home is very beautiful and we hope to return someday

[@greenbutterfly-8]

Thank You Sharing Enjoy lots of Fun and Stay Safe All Ways All

[@livingphase2]

Thank you so much. We appreciate you.

[@RobynLichter-sv3xj]

Yes, you need to go to other parts of S. Africa, Kruger Park etc. so many fabulous places to visit.

[@livingphase2]

Absolutely, there is so much more to see.

[@anneellison8188]

What fun you had! I really enjoyed watching this video.

[@livingphase2]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carrietithof3389]

I went to Botswana and Zimbabwe on Safari, as well as South Africa. My favorite was Zimbabwe. I really did enjoy Botswana as well.

[@livingphase2]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.🥰

[@michaelmorris3821]

I love that you got a video of the lion pooping!

[@livingphase2]

Nothing better than a poop joke especially for a dad🤣🤣🤣

[@demo2823]

I live near Addo and this video was recommended to me! Really glad you got to stop by this park, I go at least once a year. It's funny that you should mention how large the Addo elephants are. They are actually smaller than the average African elephant. And the females here have no tusks. The reason why the elephants are brown is purely because of their mud baths and the calves are born grey. We did have a record breaking bull elephant quite a long time ago, Hapoor ("Bit Ear"), whose death cast you might have seen if you went to the base camp's educational centre. Tour guides used to out the car in reverse the moment they saw him. We often come across a hostile male elephant in the bush corridor after Spekboom. It's a long straight road where the elephants can't really move off easily, so when a male in musth is in the road, he will often get tunnel vision, wag his ears and start trotting in our direction. And we have to reverse allllll the way.

[@livingphase2]

Thank you so much for sharing this information with us. We appreciated reading it.

[@melissaproulx5385]

Hello Nancy! It was great meeting you on the first day of my cruise. I hope to meet Mike and thank him as well. What an opportunity of a lifetime to see all these animals. Melissa

[@livingphase2]

Thanks, Melissa. It was great to meet you too!

[@kathleentrued9359]

Kenya! Awesome safaris. And the wonderful baby elephant rescue; and the excellent giraffe park. Ah the memories.

[@deniselanglois6193]

Went to Giraffe Manor in Nairobi just unbelievable 😀😀 then onto Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage- also Kenya & Tanzania- no vacation will top it

[@livingphase2]

Those are some great places.

[@barbaraangele1062]

Always enjoy both of you❤

[@livingphase2]

Ahhh, thank you! 😊

[@BeefromSC]

Loving the animals on the game drive! The lions was so close to you’ll vehicle! Great knowledge of difference in a safari and game drive and how the farmers agreed to come together to create such an amazing experience for others to enjoy, and make their lifestyle more economical, thanks for sharing this experience with us, the next best thing to bring there!!! 🐘🐘🦁🦁Looking forward to the next video and seeing the giraffes !!! 🦒🦒

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much!

[@RobynLichter-sv3xj]

What incredible tours!!!! I miss South Africa every day. No place like it. So glad you’re having a fabulous time.

[@livingphase2]

It has been a true blessing this trip. Thanks so much for following along with us.

[@kimcanty1885]

This was wonderfully exciting. Thanks.

[@livingphase2]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LynnDavis-ln3bx]

Amazing …. Thanks 🤩

[@livingphase2]

Welcome 😊

[@cathyhurst1946]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing. A safari is on my bucket list.

[@livingphase2]

It was wonderful, and we hope when the grandbabies get older, we can take them.

[@MaryOliver-w2z]

Glad you enjoyed the game drive pity about the weather it would have been nice tó see Port Elizabeth too. Had a tour to South Africa from Cape Town tó Johannesburg amazing stayed in Kruger. I would suggest you take a tour there and stay in a safari lodges. Also Kenya is amazing

[@livingphase2]

We've heard great things about Krueger and Kenya certainly on our bucket list

[@cindyderr225]

Absolutely loved watching the safari. It's always been a bucket list item. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait for the next one.

[@livingphase2]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dianarugani2767]

Thank you SO much for sharing your 9 month journey. I could not afford it or take time off from work/work from ship and this has been the next best thing for me. Thank you SOOOO much! I have enjoyed it so much.

[@livingphase2]

You are so welcome! Glad to have you sailing along with us

[@samandkellealbrecht9034]

Fabulous!!!!! What an incredible experience. So happy for you both. Nancy like everyone says, you are looking so gorgeous. Cruising is suiting you

[@livingphase2]

This is Nancy here. You are so kind. Thank you.🫶🏻

[@SHYsArt]

WoW oh WoW, what a dream come true! Truly Epic, can't wait for the next one. thank you, hugs

[@livingphase2]

You are so welcome

[@michelemccracken6602]

Loved seeing the animals. Looks like you all had a great time. Thank you for your videos.

[@livingphase2]

Thanks for watching!

[@allthatshaz]

Very cool! Thank you for sharing!

[@livingphase2]

Thanks for watching!

[@joanroberson8481]

Both short of amazing!

[@livingphase2]

We agree!

[@elizabethflanagan9754]

Ah. How wonderful. And how amazing to see the lions. Been to the Kruegar a cpl of times and have yet to see them. Can highly recommend Sabie Sabie Game reserve xx

[@livingphase2]

Thanks for the suggestion, Africa's definitely a place will be coming back to visit

[@KarenHenelde]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much!

[@GinetteSt-Onge-d2w]

Beautiful! Thank you 😁

[@livingphase2]

Thank you too!

[@dhutch13]

you were so lucky to see to many different animals! another great video, thank you :)

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much!

[@deedodson9661]

Another amazing video. Thank you!

[@livingphase2]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FunandBudget]

I love this! Last year I did a safari in Kenya and I just got back from a game drive in Tanzania - had no idea the difference between a safari and game drive - lol

[@livingphase2]

Thanks so much.

[@dellnichols4625]

We were in Addo in February! Also did a game drive. I so agree about the type of vehicle. We had the open air vehicle you had on your second experience. At Addo we saw huge buses with 50 people trying to see the wildlife. I was very glad I did not choose that option!

[@livingphase2]

So glad you had a great experience there.

[@janethamilton616]

Ditto the comment from Kathleen on Kenya!

[@shawnasings]

Mike, I highly recommend Kenya for your next safari. The Lake Nakuru National Park has a lovely lodge.

[@livingphase2]

Thank you for this tip. We will write it down. Because we will be back.

[@anneoestreicher7333]

I did a 3-day safari in Kruger National Park in South Africa. The only of the big 5 I missed was a lion which was sad because I love big cats. The driver on my last day knew that was the only one I hadn’t seen and tried really hard to find one but no luck. I did gain a huge appreciation for elephants though!

[@livingphase2]

I’m sorry you missed the lion. It certainly is hit or miss. But glad you got to see some other amazing animals.

[@carinolsson5544]

My son's grandfather has lived in South Africa and has done several safaris and also worked in the early 60's at a national park. He recommended a couple of years ago Tangala Safari camp. Unfortunately he is no longer with us.

[@livingphase2]

Thank you for sharing. Sorry for your loss.

[@deniselanglois6193]

Definitely KENYA at OL DONYO-- GIRAFFE MANOR in NAIROBI -TANZANIA at Sayari camp

[@livingphase2]

Kenya and Tanzania are definitely on our bucket list

[@tmmtqoe]

Is anyone else already getting worried about this world cruise coming to an end? No? Just me? WHAT WILL I LOOK FORWARD TO, when they're done?!?! 🤦‍♀️

[@livingphase2]

We have a big announcement of our next trip that we already have planned after the world cruise. I think you're going to really like it

[@sheldonstclair371]

love these videos. been watching all of your world cruise videos thus far. how do you manage to maintain your weight when surrounded by all that lovely food? you still look the same from day 1, slimmer even. I love food and imagine that my weight would balloon. lol

[@livingphase2]

This is Nancy here, and thank you for your kind words. We do try to watch what we eat closely. However, I have put on a good 15 pounds. Weight Watchers will be my friend in a few weeks.

[@sharnelg]

Fantastic video. Glad you enjoyed your trip. Just wanted to point out that you pronounce Addo with an A not Au...your timestamp is saved as Auto Elephant National Park from being mispronounced 😅

[@livingphase2]

Thanks for the info!

[@astoldby]

How much does this trip cost?

[@livingphase2]

It was right at $70,000 each. This was for a standard balcony room. Interior rooms were much less. And suites and larger balcony rooms cost much more.

[@warrenwolf4690]

I’d you required to take any immunizations to participate in this event?? Thanks

[@livingphase2]

Yes. We were updated on all immunizations. But we had to get yellow fever in particular. Also brought along malaria pills that we took when we were in a risk area.

[@warrenwolf4690]

@@livingphase2 thanks for the information do you know if over 70 cruisers got an age exemption. Did port authorities check your immunization cards?

[@warrenwolf4690]

Particularly Mozambique

[@europe_traveler]

​@@warrenwolf4690I apologize I don't know for sure I believe that some over 70 did have exemption letters but I don't know if they're honored in every country you really have to look country by country. Happy travels

[@jackiealbasini5409]

What is the "island" you both speak of at the beginning of this video? South Africa is not an island.

[@livingphase2]

We had just left Reunion Island, which is off the coast of Africa.

[@demo2823]

14:43 Did you make a mistake here? You say a black backed jackal is a bird. It's a dog relative.

[@livingphase2]

It’s possible we just misspoke. But we thought that’s what our guide told us that it was.

[@robertklinker3237]

DIANE HERE: WHO DELIVERED ALL THOSE CARS THERE + WHY EVEN??

[@jessicalloyd-jones1027]

We have some of the biggest car manufacturers in the southern hemisphere around here - they're probably waiting to be exported all around Africa and further abroad! (from a local who lives just 150 km inland from Port Elizabeth)

[@livingphase2]

This happens to be the location where the cars are either imported or exported from.