Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty1/13Taking a quick selfie before take off. We had to really limit the number of belongings we packed due to the size (and age!) of the plane.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty2/13Arriving at &Beyond Phinda. Our home for the next few days. Many fun evenings were spent here.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty3/13First day on safari. Not a bad way start to start the morning!
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty4/13Peeking at antelopes.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty5/13Safari lunch spread. Simple, fresh and delicious!
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty6/13So close to nature. The greatness of &Beyond lies in their mission of caring for the land, the wildlife, and the people. Animals are free to roam around without any restrictions which makes the experience very special.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty7/13Ringing birds. My youngest daughter June is very brave and jumped on every opportunity to help the guides and animals.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty8/13More of the majestic creatures.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty9/13Dinner under the African sky.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty10/13Breakfast views. Curious young Vervet monkeys were always wandering around the lodge.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty11/13‘Zulu’ bowls hand woven by KwaZulu-Natal communities. I love the mix of vibrant colors and zig zags.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty12/13Elephants come up and drink from the pool which makes for a unique pool moment in between safari drives.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty13/13I loved the opportunity to get back to nature and animals in Africa. Feeling very grateful for this exceptional journey and experiencing it together with our kids.