Just another day in the Kruger…

23 Replies

… as if there’s such a thing!

While touring the Lowveld in February, we concluded our trip with a stay at Swadini in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve – more on the time we spent there in an upcoming edition of de Wets Wild. Having first explored the Pafuri area in the far north of the Kruger National Park and then spending time at Letaba in the Park’s central region, we wanted to make one more day visit to the Park, and Swadini being only 70km from the Orpen Gate made that an easy undertaking.

Our route took us from Orpen Gate down to Muzandzeni Picnic Site for breakfast, past Nhlanguleni Picnic Site to Tshokwane Picnic Site where we had lunch, and back to Orpen via Satara Rest Camp. Despite it being an overcast day with regular downpours, we still managed great sightings, as evidenced by this little gallery of images we took on the day (you can click on any of the pictures for a better view).

Black-backed jackal at the turnoff to Tamboti
Honeymooners on the road
A contented King
A satisfied Queen
Overcast and drizzly morning
Sandgrouse
Red-billed hornbill
Giraffes near Nhlanguleni
Giraffes near Nhlanguleni (Kruger)
Kudus near Tshokwane
Kudus near Tshokwane
Kudus near Tshokwane
Rare and endangered white-headed vulture
Plains zebra drinking from Nsemani Dam
Egyptian geese at Girivana
Impala at Girivana
Neatly arranged elephants
Big brother has something to share with the youngsters
Elephant at Bobbejaankrans
Impalas at the Rabelais Pan
Impalas at the Rabelais Pan

23 thoughts on “Just another day in the Kruger…”

  5. littledogslaughed's avatarlittledogslaughed

    I am continually amazed by the wonderful diversity of wildlife that you and your family encounter-I realize everyplace has its drawbacks, but reading of your adventures, it seems magical-

    Reply ↓
    1. DeWetsWild's avatarde Wets Wild Post author

      Thank you Rosemarie!

      We’re certain you will have a great safari, but don’t be too sure it will be your only one; if Africa crawls under your skin you’ll find it difficult to ignore the call 😉

      Reply ↓
      1. Rosemarie's avatarRosemarie

        That could certainly happen. However, something else is happening in my life that will be a priority. I am going to become a grandma this year. My daughter is pregnant with a son due in September.

  10. Pingback: Letaba, February 2014 | de Wets Wild

Please don't leave without sharing your thoughts?

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.