Jac’s Africa Diary: Sunday 9th - home

It was up at 6 for a last Safari before heading back to Durban airport for our connecting flight to Johannesburg.

The sun was just rising over the hills as we set off with blankets on our knees to keep us warm.  It wasn’t long before we saw the one animal we had been searching for.

The cheetah. The most wonderful sight. We managed to get really close and just sat and watched him stalking impala.

The time just flew and all too soon it was time to make our way back to the lodge ready for the off. 

I just didn’t want our time to end in this wonderful Country.

But, once packed and after a final breakfast we left by coach.

Before our flight we had time to stop off at the Zimbali Lodge for lunch.

This 5* Lodge lies in a protected nature reserve a short 30 minute drive from Durban and nestles in untouched green forest with fabulous sea views.  Birds and small antelope roam the surrounding forest. 

Sadly, our stop was short but we managed to have a look around and enjoy a delicious Indian fusion lunch before setting off for Durban and the flight home.

FINALLY…

It was the most fabulous, life enhancing, emotional, humbling, exciting, amazing week.

This was just one of the incentive trips possible. I can’t stress enough how wonderful it was to spend time in helping to make a real difference to peoples lives. How much more satisfying to actually be involved rather than simply throw money at the problem. The feeling of self achievement, of being part of a team, the insight into other’s lives is a truly priceless experience and having undertaken the journey myself I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Thank you for reading my Diary….and I hope you have a chance one day to write your own account.