Bogged in a stream? no worries – just set up a table and have something to drink.

As promised, an African Safari was next on the cards and from the moment I saw my first warthog I’ve had Hakuna Matata running on a loop in my head. After swallowing my fears and several malaria tablets, we arrived at Arathusa Lodge for our grand adventure. We go out on safari every morning at the ungodly hour of 5am and again in the afternoon at 4. After three hours of driving around, we’ve pretty much seen everything: hippos playing, zebras chasing, tortoises mating, rhinos… well email me if you want that pic, and countless other birds and beasts. We finally got to see a lion this morning (he was proving quite elusive) so now we’ve ticked off the big 5 I’m not sure if there’s anything left to see?

The animals are so beautiful (well maybe not the warthog) and we get incredibly close to them. I had visions of being chased by lions before this trip but they seem completely disinterested in us. I’m not sure the same could be said if we were on foot so rule number one is “Don’t get out of the car” No problems there – I’ll dampen down my usual disregard for authority and do as I’m told (note: this probably won’t ever happen again). My favourite thus far would probably be the leopard. He was so sleek and elegant and completely chilled out. I would have liked to pat him, apart from rule number two relating to petting the animals.

Internet has been a bit dodgy so I haven’t had a chance to post pics but I plan to do so directly I post this. Next stop Mozambique and the appearance of Island Sam.