The Orphanage and Bushman's Kloof.

Wow! What a day today. We left the hotel at 8:15 and made a stop at the orphanage in a township. Most of the the time we were in the part that housed children under five. We had them on our laps or in our arms. The girls gave them stickers and engaged with them. It was all very powerful, emotionally. 

After this visit we drove for several hours to get to Bushman's Kloof. This is a gorgeous lodge in the middle of nowhere. The landscape is very rugged with jagged rocks and chasms. The colour of the rocks is anywhere from red to gold. Altogether stunning. 

Upon arrival high tea was waiting for us, with scones, etc. This was followed by our first safari drive, in a Land Ranger. We saw springbok, bontebok, red hartebeest, eland, Cape zebra and ostriches. The kids squealed with delight. 

We had a lovely dinner outside. I was too tired to eat much. I am now in my cosy room and can hear crickets chirping outside.

Tomorrow we get up at 7 to do a 2 hour walk before breakfast. Today's pics will have to wait until tomorrow.