4 double rooms with either single or double bed and en-suite bathrooms
R600.00 per room per night. Pet friendly (no extra cost)
Communal lounge, kitchen, boma area & swimming pool. Panoramic views over Gariep Dam
An early morning saw us on the road south towards our first stop at Raptor Ridge. It was very strange to be on the road without our Tripper. The long straight roads were relatively quiet and we were pleased to leave to bustle of Johannesburg behind. Travelling on a Sunday definitely has its advantages.
On the road ahead we saw a Tripper! A stunning red Limited Edition with two bikes on the roof rack. We took a photograph and sent it to Sanette – each Road-Tripper trailer is made specifically to client specifications. Sanette identified our fellow Tripper Travellers and after introducing ourselves at the next PetroPort we chatted through breakfast; Swapping numbers and getting a photograph to commemorate the happy coincidence.
We were escorted south by Pied Crows hanging on the stiff breeze, wings only moving for balance as the gusts blew them off course. Bird sightings along the way included a secretary bird, white rumped swift, black winged kite and many cattle egrets with feathers ruffled against the cold.
Beth welcomed us at Raptor’s where we settled with warm drinks in the lounge after a short stroll. Bags of firewood, golden furniture and snug accommodation make for a good evening.
The wind will probably prevent any star gazing tonight
Itchy Feet! 