Some other art - South Africa Safari

The Western Cape is not exactly the first placeand fill their lives with things that they don't really
you think of when you want to go on a Southneed, but just want for the sake of having.
African safari. Not because there are no safaris inSo after an interesting conversation, I continued
the Western Cape, but generally because it'son a hike through the reserve and saw quite a
more renowned for its Winelands.wide range of fauna and flora. Africa is really just
More than meets the eye…as diverse with her nature as she is with her
But there is more to this South African provincepeople. Walking through the Cedarberg Mountains,
than winelands and stunning ocean shores, it alsoI had a good time to reflect on everything I've
has some of the most beautiful eco-tourismlearned from the woman I spoke to earlier. When
facilities available. And that's exactly where I wasyou are in nature you get the opportunity for
on my way to for the weekend. I booked intouninterrupted quiet-time.
the Kagga Kamma private game reserve for aIt was during this time of reflection that I came
three night stay of safari bliss. The good thingto realize that life so far has seemed like nothing
about the Kagga Kamma Reserve is that it's onlymore than an everlasting rat-race. That we are
±250 km away from Cape Town, so closeforever searching for something, but are not
enough to drive to, but far enough to make youalways sure what it is we seek. For some it's
feel that you are on some far-off holidaymoney, for others fame or a family. For me it
destination.was peace, but I'm not talking about that kind of
A little bit of art…world peace you hear Miss World pageant always
Another reason why I came to this specificwish for, but an inner-peace where you know
reserve was for one particular reason: this gameeverything will be alright, no matter what. That
reserve is rich in cultural heritage. This recentlyeverything happens for a reason, even if you
became my new and most fascinating hobby, thedon't understand that reason.
study of Bushman and San rock paintings.At night…
Everywhere around the reserve you find rockSo as it became later I set-off back to the lodge
paintings scattered on the Cedarberg Mountains,where I was staying for my three day duration.
some of which are as old as 6000 years. This forWhat's so fascinating about this lodge is that
me is worth more than any Picasso. The simplicitythey've created it to look like Bushmen caves, but
with which these people lived their day to daywith modern conveniences of course. After a
lives is something to envy.good old South African meal, and of course, one
On my second day I was introduced to some ofof the Western Cape wines, I was off to bed.
the Khomani Bushmen who has settled some tenAbsolutely exhausted after my day in the sun, I
years ago on the reserve. They've made theirwas ready for a good night's rest before taking
living creating gifts to sell to the tourists and haveon another day of Africa.
in this way stay kept to their simple lifestyle. IMy last day was to be enjoyed by some
often wonder if people like them, who seemgame-viewing before I packed to drive back to
unaware of life outside the one they lead, everthe city. It was three days of sun, culture and
wish for something better. Most people, as soonenjoying the beauty that is South Africa's nature.
as they got what they wanted, want somethingAuthor Bio:
else in their lives. It becomes a game of wantingAfrican Game Lodges offers a range of South
more and more. It's not that I think ambition is aAfrica destinations including Kagga Kamma Private
bad thing or that wanting more is, but I oftenGame Reserve in the Cedarberg Mountains.
think that people miss out on the bigger picture