From goldfish in a Thai beer cooler to mystery roses on beaches, there have been some beautifully unexpected moments in the Expect #theUnexpected competition.

Show us the most surprising thing that’s happened to you while travelling to win a Manfrotto iPhone Photo Kit!
Two lucky winners have already bagged themselves a gorgeous Manfrotto Klyp photo kit from Orms Direct. Here are the contenders for the final prize!
Week 1: top photos from Expect #theUnexpected
Week 2: top photos from Expect #theUnexpected
Week 3: top photos from Expect #theUnexpected
Lynley Mitchell

School holidays outdoor in the bush and Master 5 had #TheUnexpected friend get caught up in his curly locks! Photo by Lynley Mitchell.
Danel Buitendag

The first time I saw an elephant without a tail. It was probably bite size! Photo by Danel Buitendag.
Alon Bergman

Sometimes it’s easier to catch lightning on a smartphone than the SLR! Photo by Alon Bergman
Suletta du Plessis

Some truly interesting disinfectant in Dar es Salaam. Photo by Suletta du Plessis.
Tanya Jacobs

Taking chances. Photo by Tanya Jacobs.