When We See Her Again…
As this wild year draws closer to an end, we are all longing for something we once had in the palm of our hands. For different people, these longings will be unique; ranging from family gatherings to a simple visit with an old friend. To us personally, our longing is for something that once filled our minds, bodies and spirits with a sense of simultaneous magic, excitement and tranquility all at once, something which we were able to share with people from all over the world – the enchantment of the African safari.
There is nothing quite like an African safari adventure, as anyone who has had the privilege to experience it can testify to. The peace it brings, the enlightenment it inspires and the memories it creates are all just pieces of what makes these journeys so deeply special.
Therefore, when we see Africa again, when we see her again, we will make sure to take in every single moment without hesitation, and with renewed gratitude…
When we see her again, the simple acts that make up a safari will take on a whole new level of meaning, and will evoke joy like never before; standing outside in the fresh crisp morning air with a hot cup of steaming coffee watching the first light dance along the water’s surface; listening to the chiming sounds of the wild as the sun climbs higher and higher into the sky; or the feeling of the velvet night and her blanket of stars enveloping us as we watch the flames dance around the campfire.
When we see her again, game drives will take on a whole new level of delight. The buildup of adrenalin as the engine begins, the vibrations of the vehicle racing through our veins as we grip the bars above us, the firm pull off into the beautiful unknown – all experiences we will now cherish in even more momentous ways…
When we see her again, animal sightings will be looked upon with new eyes. The amazement of seeing a plethora of picturesque, wild beings in their natural habitats, the ones only read about in books, right in front of your eyes! The roar of the mighty lion, the trumpet of the wise elephant, the powerful walk of the lone leopard or the awe-inspiring sighting of the precious rhino. The emotions these sightings will conjure will be even more powerful, more significant and more beautiful than ever remembered.
Absence truly does make the heart grow fonder, and our hearts couldn’t be fonder of the idea of being close to Mother Africa again. When one leaves this dazzling continent, there is always a piece of the person that remains behind and a piece of Africa that goes with them. This inevitably causes a pull, a longing for the pieces to come together again. In the old world, this was a very palpable possibly, whereas now one truly realizes what a magical gift it always was, and how incredible the reunion will be…
The entire experience of Africa will be richer and more magical than ever before; the sun will shine brighter on the world below, animals will amaze our eyes like never before, birds will sing louder as they soar above us, and the wilderness will put on a nature extravaganza unlike anything we have ever seen.
The gift of Africa has been put on the shelf for many months, and we have only been able to walk past and see her through the glass. Now, it is almost time to finally walk in and receive the gift we have been longing for so long…
We cannot wait to see her again.