Chapter 308: A Journey of Discovery

After enjoying this surprise and constantly taking a shower, Shi Lei didn't have to wait for Laura to come back, he ran to the beautiful big bed, planning to take a nap.

It can't be helped, when a lady is doing all the activities related to her beauty, she never says how fast. What hairdressing, beauty, body beauty, or choosing which dress to wear today, or shopping, but when it comes to your own image, it will definitely take a lot of time.

And the spa is obviously included in this ranks, Shi Lei felt that when he woke up, it would be good for Laura to come back, so he simply enjoyed the comfortable big bed alone.

When Shi Lei woke up, dusk had come, and the skylight gradually turned pink. The night of the grassland is very different from the day, the heather trees exude a wild atmosphere, and the surrounding plants are full of shadows, making the whole environment look a little solemn.

Laura happened to come out of the bathroom and called Shi Lei to change into a slightly more formal casual outfit. Of course, it won't be an evening dress or something, but quick-drying slacks and shirts.

This is what should be dressed in wild Africa, especially when it comes to outdoor activities, Shi Lei and they paid attention to choosing long-sleeved clothes and pants.

The place for the dinner, of course, was chosen in the wild, a flat sandy area surrounded by trees. A bonfire was already burning, and several tables were placed around it, on which a simple [white tablecloth was poured.

The more primitive kerosene lamps with glass covers were hung all over the surrounding treetops, and several were placed on each table. When the flames are all turned to the maximum, the light is strong enough.

In the primeval jungle, lighting a few kerosene lamps like this is indeed a lot of fun. Several locally-inspired straw artworks are dotted around the sandy area where the dinner is gathered, making such a picture also beautiful and romantic.

Since coming to South Africa. The SLR camera in Shi Lei's hand has never been put down. Because after coming to Wild Africa, the scenery has an alternative style, so you can say that you can take a photo casually and use it as a computer desktop.

Seeing such a romantic dinner venue, Shi Lei naturally took out his camera to record this beauty.

The sun that has just sunk below the horizon in the distance, and the gentle evening breeze, accompanied by the sounds of nature all around, form a beautiful picture.

When all the guests are here. The sun is completely gone. The dancing flames in the kerosene lamps, the stars in the sky and the Milky Way in the clear view, and the delicacies on the tables covered with white tablecloths are welcoming everyone.

With the blessing of Lefou, the dinner officially began. These dishes from famous chefs, as well as a large number of South African wines, mouth-watering drinks, and delicious salads composed of various fruits, all gave Shi Lei a double enjoyment of sight and taste.

Shi Lei and Laura together. After enjoying this exotic meal, each person will be treated with a glass of their favorite wine or other drink just like everyone else. Stand up and gather around the bonfire, and chat enthusiastically with these strange friends.

A few of them were clearly not on a safari for the first time. Under Shi Lei's careful listening, one of them gave them a few new ones with great interest. It describes the things that need to be paid attention to during the safari.

For example, when observing wildlife, be sure not to get out of an open-top off-road vehicle and only ask for permission from an experienced animal guide. to be able to get off the activity.

Because as long as you stay in the car, the animal will subconsciously treat you and the whole car as a whole, then you are at least an elephant level animal.

It is treated as a large animal that cannot be provoked, and can avoid being harassed by predators such as lions. If you just get out of the car, it's hard to tell if you're going to be prey on a big cat.

After finishing this pleasant dinner, Shi Lei and the others walked towards their camp together.

He has decided to come here every day in the future and communicate more with these friends from all over the world.

Not only can you talk about what you learned from the day, but you can also learn a lot about things that you haven't experienced before. It is very beneficial to enrich one's own experience and other aspects. Among these people, it can be said that there is a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger, and everyone can have an attractive story behind it.

When Shi Lei and the others returned to the room, they found that there was something different in the room. The two bathrobes that had been used in the bathroom were replaced with new dry ones and hung neatly there.

On the large table, which had been cut open from logs, there was a sticky note with the name of the camp on it, and two glasses of sherry were placed beside it.

On another small card, it was very intimate to write Shi Lei's daily sunrise and sunset times, as well as the weather forecast during the few days they stayed in the camp.

There are a few things to note on the sticky notes, one of which says that elephants may come to your pool to drink, so if you want to walk around the camp after dark, you must call the front desk and ask a dedicated jungle guide to accompany you.

Thinking about today's simple shower and seeing the elephant, I understand that this reminder is indeed targeted.

In addition, the camp is very thoughtful to provide the equipment needed for hunting. A wooden sketch clip, a high-powered telescope, and everything you need to observe wild animals is all you need to live.

Shi Lei also deliberately held a wine glass, walked to the open sketch folder, and asked Laura to take two photos of him. This is a standard African safari style, 13 blocks high. How could I not have such a photo when I went back to find someone.

Especially after Shi Lei, who took out the World War II diary that he habitually carried with him and put it in the sketch folder, he had all the qiē elements.

With the camp's special sherry, Shi Lei and Laura came to the outdoor recreation area. Sitting on a comfortable sofa, looking up at the sky together, and chatting about their thoughts by the way, this kind of exchange is romantic and warm.

The time was almost up, and the two of them had finished drinking the wine in their glasses, so they hugged each other and slept with such a slightly drunk feeling.

It is said that many white people do not draw the curtains when they sleep at night, allowing the moonlight and starlight to shine in, and Shi Lei really doesn't like to do this. Luckily, the lighting is so cozy.

Good night. Africa!

The next morning, when it was still dark, Shi Lei called Laura up. When the sun rises, they'll be ready for their first real adventure. That is, hunting in the general sense.

For most visitors to Africa, safaris are basically just curiosities. And since Shi Lei and the others were invited, they definitely couldn't end this trip so hastily.

What they want to experience is the real hunting. Not only tourism, but also hunting. So that the journey is complete.

It's just that if you want to come to South Africa to hunt, the procedures will be a little more complicated. A few days of special training are also required, and must be accompanied by a professional guide.

But there is Lefou. None of this is clearly a problem. Lefu provided Shi Lei with the conditions he needed, and even gave Shi Lei the opportunity to bring his gun from Midi to participate in this hunting activity together.

It's just that Shi Lei and the others are transferred from Dubai, so the time is not so consistent. Here they are, and their weapons are still on their way.

It just so happened that they also wanted to experience the original scenery of the local area, and they were not so eager to taste the joy of real killing, so they were happy to be with the others. Participate in this journey of discovery.

The private reserve where they are located shares a long border with the famous Kruger National Park, where a large number of animals can roam freely.

And because it's a private property, it's only available to guests who stay here. Unlike the national park, there are many tourist vehicles. And you can only drive along asphalt roads and fixed routes.

So there are far more opportunities to see the five animals in private reserves than in national parks. The African leopard, in particular, is abundant in this private reserve.

And look at the animals here. It's not a cage like a prison car, it's a super cool open-top Land Rover Jeep. The rear row of this car has been reinforced and reconstructed into three tiers that are gradually raised and raised. It can accommodate up to 6 tourists.

There will be two staff members in each vehicle. One of the drivers and explainers, usually white, is definitely a zoologist.

He knows a lot about the local wildlife, and no matter what animals he encounters, he can tell them so that everyone can have a detailed understanding of these animals.

Although there is little to worry about safety, it is still necessary to bring a shotgun just in case. Just within easy reach of the guide.

There will also be a special animal tracker, who is usually a local Shanggan black person. Living in the jungle for generations, they have extremely keen vision and rich experience in animal tracking, so they are born with a keen sense of smell and can easily find animals.

With them, everyone is like a live viewer of the Discovery Channel. What you see, what you hear, is the same as what you see.

According to the guide, there are more than 200 species of wildlife and more than 350 species of birds inhabiting this vast African jungle.

If a visitor from the northern hemisphere visits here in the summer, he is likely to see more birds in a single day than most of them will see in their lifetime in their hometown.

In fact, almost 5% of all birds in the world can be found in this part of South Africa, thanks to environmental protection.

When the guide said this, the pride was felt by everyone.

The wilderness in the morning light is as beautiful as heaven. In addition to the sound of the motor of the car, only the sound of birds was heard from time to time.

Sitting on the seat in front of the Land Rover, under the guidance of the animal tracker, after a short drive, I saw a pair of rhinoceros mother and child, leisurely grazing in front.

Recently, the rhinoceros was only two or three meters away from Shi Lei, but people turned a blind eye to Shi Lei.

This is just the beginning of this discovery trip, and I met one of the five hegemons in Africa, and I don't know how many wonderful things are behind, waiting for Shi Lei and them. (To be continued......) R1292