Guide and Travelling Companions
The first trip to South Africa for my wife Linda and myself was in 2007 with Riviera Travel - a fine introduction to seeing such a vast country, the trip was incredibly enjoyable and made us want more - but with more freedom.
Co-incidentally; on that same trip was Colin and Maureen, residing in Brighton, it seemed natural that we would both move away from the collective of the coach passengers whenever possible.
Guide on that trip was Bruce Munro - at that time he was covering standard coach tours of South Africa for large organisations while also running his own company "INGONGO Tours" as an Internationally qualified and licensed guide. (INGONGO being Black Eagle in Zulu)
Co-incidentally; on that same trip was Colin and Maureen, residing in Brighton, it seemed natural that we would both move away from the collective of the coach passengers whenever possible.
Guide on that trip was Bruce Munro - at that time he was covering standard coach tours of South Africa for large organisations while also running his own company "INGONGO Tours" as an Internationally qualified and licensed guide. (INGONGO being Black Eagle in Zulu)
Friends
Since the 2007 trip we have met up for travel in 2009, 2010 and 2012, 2011 Colin and Maureen could not make the trip - this allowed us to utilise a smaller vehicle. 2012 included return to the South African Kalahari with cross border travel through Botswana and 6 days in Namibia
Bruce now lives near Durban, South Africa with his wife Amanda and maintains INGONGO TOURS as an Independent Travel Guide (e-mail <ingongo@netactive.co.za> )
Colin Leeves is a member of Southwick Camera Club and lives with Maureen in Brighton, Sussex. After (amongst other things) running a successful driving school; His main photographic interests are wildlife and landscape, he started photography at the age of 17 and states:- "I have enjoyed the advent of digital photography as it gives greater freedom and the opportunity to create a personal impression of your image; the ability to present a photograph as your mind believes you see it". Website http://www.colinleevesview.com .
Maureen is a retired microbiologist and botanist and has most recently been putting her intellectual weight to good use leading the successful campaign to integrate the South Downs as a National park.
Bruce now lives near Durban, South Africa with his wife Amanda and maintains INGONGO TOURS as an Independent Travel Guide (e-mail <ingongo@netactive.co.za> )
Colin Leeves is a member of Southwick Camera Club and lives with Maureen in Brighton, Sussex. After (amongst other things) running a successful driving school; His main photographic interests are wildlife and landscape, he started photography at the age of 17 and states:- "I have enjoyed the advent of digital photography as it gives greater freedom and the opportunity to create a personal impression of your image; the ability to present a photograph as your mind believes you see it". Website http://www.colinleevesview.com .
Maureen is a retired microbiologist and botanist and has most recently been putting her intellectual weight to good use leading the successful campaign to integrate the South Downs as a National park.
Alan and Linda
My wife Linda and I during the 2007 visit: This is Hippo Hollow, where the sign is emphasised by a real live croc on a rock.
Bruce and Colin
Colin rides shotgun, camera at the ready, while Bruce prepares for next stage.
Bruce Munro
Bruce relaxes in the Thirsty Whale after a long drive to Durban.
Linda and Maureen
Linda and Maureen at the best decorated ladies loo in S.A.
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