Stalking Africa's BIG FIVE in Phinda (Part 1)

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11 days ago, we left our home in Denver and set out on an 18-day trip to South Africa. Not only does this mark our family’s 4th continent and 23rd country in 3 years of constant travel, but it also lets us check off Erin’s top bucket list destination. So after exploring the incredible cultures of Johannesburg, Cape Town, and the Winelands, it’s finally time to trek into the bush for some big game safari adventure. But that starts with a full day of travel, so we’re taking you along and showing you the Airlink flight experience to Kruger, the chartered plane experience to Phinda, how we pack efficiently for a safari, and what our luxurious ‪@andBeyondTravel‬ mountain lodging is like. Let’s get to it.

Contents:

0:00 Intro
0:46 Heading to the airport
3:37 Airport lounge
4:17 Boarding our first flight
4:56 Arriving at Kruger Airport
5:41 Protecting our travel
7:07 Charter flight to Phinda Private Game Reserve
7:42 Arriving at Phinda
8:41 An unofficial game drive
10:01 Arriving at Phinda Mountain Lodge
12:59 Afternoon game drive
14:21 Dung beetles
15:11 Spotting rhinos
16:39 Male lion sneaking up on us
17:54 Finding a heard of elephants
20:06 Conclusion
20:28 Behind the Scenes

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We’re the Lockwoods. And we’re traveling the world to experience—up close and in person—all the natural wonders and distinct cultures that our kids would otherwise be consuming only through textbooks and TV. We think it’s a better way to learn and we’re working hard to fund this little experiment in the hope that our kids will grow up wiser, kinder, and more grateful for the beauty of our diverse planet and its people.