When I recall my journey to Africa, the first place that comes to my mind is “The Valley of a Thousand Hills“. But what is so special about it?

My ship sailing in Indian Ocean.

On 23rd September 2019, after 20 days of a tedious and hectic journey by ship, when I woke up in the morning in Durban port of South Africa, it appeared like a sweet dream for me. It reminded me of a quote-I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy, by Ernest Hemingway. Twenty days of the journey in the rough sea was a very bitter experience for me. But after reaching Durban, all my nippy experience turned into a sweet experience. Before going there, I never thought that a memorable journey was waiting for me.

Phezulu Safari Park (Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa). Where you can feel the rhythm of Africa.

I, with my shipmates, started a trip to a place called Phezulu Safari park at Kwazulu-Natal. At first, we weren’t eager to go there. But our cab driver convinced us. When we reached there, it appeared like a natural paradise in front of us by revealing “The Valley of a Thousand Hills”, an opulent valley created by the Umgeni River and its tributaries. It is an extensive quay between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. It is a place where you can see a thousand hills in one site.

Wildlife of Phezulu Safari Park

The blue African sky created a heavenly atmosphere for us. The green environment was so soothing for the eyes. The ancient Zulu people were dancing and, the cold breeze at the mountain was mesmerizing. The wildlife at the safari was astonishing. Wild creatures like Giraffe, Zebra, Bison, and wild deer were entertaining. The trip around the park with a jeep was very thrilling. 

The journey was like a refreshing meditation for me. Still, the beauty and the memory of the mountain peak gives me a smooth, refreshing feeling. Miriam Makeba (a South African singer, songwriter, and actress) said,” Africa has her mysteries, and even a wise man cannot perceive them. But a wise man honors them”.