Last day in Botswana started quite early as we wanted to see Rhinos in the Sanctuary. When the guide arrived at 6:00 he told us the probability of seeing the Rhinos was very low because temperature had dropped during the night and as Rhinos do not like the cold they usually go into hiding. We drove for about 2 hours and as the guide had predicted we were not able to see any Rhinos. It was a real pity but that is the reality of game drives, sometimes you see them and other no. We did see other animals.
At about 8:15 we got back to the cabin and started our packing. I had to drop the air pressure on the tires and also take out the side bags so I could stand up and ride the sand the “right way”. It made a big difference.
We stopped for breakfast and were told that the day before the rhinos had been to the restaurant and had drank water from the pool. Unfortunately they did not come when we were there but we had a great breakfast but everywhere you looked there were warning signs that you may meet them. Even the satellite antenna was enclosed by a fence.
As we were leaving, a couple was next to our bike and the lady asked if my tire was alright. Unfortunately it was not. By bringing down the tire pressure I had impacted the valve and the tube was losing air. Lucky for us the Rhino Sanctuary has a mechanic on site that brought the right tool to fix the valve and I was able to fill the tire up.
We left the Rhino Sanctuary and went back to Serowe and were able to see beautiful jacarandas on the road.
We then made our way back towards the border, Martin’s Drift. The border passage was without any issues and we passed the Limpopo river that divides the two countries.
As we entered South Africa it was amazing the difference of the roads and also the scenery. Mountains and much more green.
For lunch we stopped at a beautiful place and had good South African beef and a milkshake.
It was still early so we decided to ride/drive for another 2 hours and stay in a game farm.
This whole area in the northern side of South Africa bordering Botswana and Zimbabwe is full of game farms. There are very well kept and the large fences ensure the animals do not come to the road which is great for riding at night.
The ride into the game farm was not easy as there was an electrifired fence on one side and the roads were sandy. We eventually made it to our cabin and relaxed after another full day.
The game farm was very nice and our room was very spacious.
Make Life A Ride !
Facebook post with some photos of the DAY
Click HERE for all the photos of the DAY !
At about 8:15 we got back to the cabin and started our packing. I had to drop the air pressure on the tires and also take out the side bags so I could stand up and ride the sand the “right way”. It made a big difference.
We stopped for breakfast and were told that the day before the rhinos had been to the restaurant and had drank water from the pool. Unfortunately they did not come when we were there but we had a great breakfast but everywhere you looked there were warning signs that you may meet them. Even the satellite antenna was enclosed by a fence.
As we were leaving, a couple was next to our bike and the lady asked if my tire was alright. Unfortunately it was not. By bringing down the tire pressure I had impacted the valve and the tube was losing air. Lucky for us the Rhino Sanctuary has a mechanic on site that brought the right tool to fix the valve and I was able to fill the tire up.
We left the Rhino Sanctuary and went back to Serowe and were able to see beautiful jacarandas on the road.
We then made our way back towards the border, Martin’s Drift. The border passage was without any issues and we passed the Limpopo river that divides the two countries.
As we entered South Africa it was amazing the difference of the roads and also the scenery. Mountains and much more green.
For lunch we stopped at a beautiful place and had good South African beef and a milkshake.
It was still early so we decided to ride/drive for another 2 hours and stay in a game farm.
This whole area in the northern side of South Africa bordering Botswana and Zimbabwe is full of game farms. There are very well kept and the large fences ensure the animals do not come to the road which is great for riding at night.
The ride into the game farm was not easy as there was an electrifired fence on one side and the roads were sandy. We eventually made it to our cabin and relaxed after another full day.
The game farm was very nice and our room was very spacious.
Make Life A Ride !
Facebook post with some photos of the DAY
Click HERE for all the photos of the DAY !
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