By now you’ll probably know that we were back in the Kruger National Park early in August. We’ve already shared with you our memorable encounter with a pride of lions, and shown you some pictures taken from the brilliant photographic hide at Lake Panic.
Memorable lion sighting near Skukuza, 3 August 2014
An hour or two at Lake Panic
In this post, we’re showcasing more of the amazing diversity of scenery and wildlife that the southern region of the Kruger National Park is renowned for and that we enjoyed during our 5 night stay at Skukuza. Click on any of the images, sit back and enjoy the gallery 😉
The sun rises over a herd of buffalo near Renosterpan
Blue wildebeest at Renosterpan
Black rhino playing hide-and-seek
Dwarf mongoose in Pretoriuskop
Early signs of spring
Young spotted hyena near Transport Dam
“Home Base”: Skukuza’s bungalow 210
Tree squirrel at the day visitors picnic spot
Elephant feeding on the Sand River road
Kudu crossing a sandbank in the Sabie River
Vervet monkey family portrait
Elephants in the Sabie, Skukuza’s iconic railway bridge in the background
Sunrise near Skukuza
Bushbuck are common near Skukuza
Eagle on the lookout
A huge crocodile interfering with the flow of the Sabie River
Banded mongoose in Skukuza
Mannikins making the most of a temporary puddle in camp
Flycatcher in camp
Mother and child on the Sabie River road
Crocodile reflection on Sunset Dam
Yellow-billed stork
Helmeted guineafowl hoping for handouts
Bushbuck are common near Skukuza
Sunrise over the Sand River
Crocodile camouflage
Bushbuck are common near Skukuza
Praying before eating at Afsaal Picnic Spot
Let the feast begin, Afsaal Picnic Spot
Walk around in Skukuza after dark and you’re bound to come across the thick-tailed bushbabies
Walk around in Skukuza after dark and you’re bound to come across the thick-tailed bushbabies
Hyenas patrol the fence at night, hoping for (illegal) handouts from campers
Reflections in animal track-puddles
We’ll soon dedicate a post to Skukuza’s rich history, amenities and natural attractions, but next week we’ll be sharing some more from our winter 2014 visit to the Kruger National Park, the three nights we camped at Satara. Look out for lots of predators and more photos of the white monkey 😉
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Lieflike foto’s!Ek hou veral van die nagapies.Julle is baie bevoorreg.
Dankie Dina! Ja-Nee, ons kan ons nie n ander lewe indink nie 🙂
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What wonderful photos you have posted. As I came to each one, I would think, oh, this is my favorite. But then I would go on to the next … and think the same thing 🙂 Thanks for sharing. It’s always a wonderful education!
You do wonders for our ego Stacy – thank you very much for being so very kind!
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Koraalboom se blomme bly maar baie mooi en besonders. Die sonsondergange is netso mooi! Dankie weer ir die pragtige pos.
Baie dankie weer vir jou ondersteuning en gawe bydraes Ineke!
Plesier, jul fotos is besonder mooi!
Wow, amazing captures. I can’t begin to imagine seeing all that in one trip! I’d be on animal overload and loving it! 🙂
Thank you very much Linda! You’ll enjoy next week’s installment just as much 😉
I think I’m in love with the helmeted guineafowl: a bird as bold as that is just AMAZING ! 😀
Your usual standard of fabulous shots, team – and my usual sincere thanks for them.
Certainly is a “plucky” guineafowl this one Margaret-Rose 😀
Thanks for the very generous comment!
Is it OK to feed the guineafowl? That little guy looks kind of used to being fed by humans.
Feeding the animals is strictly against the rules Lois, but yes, it is plain to see that this guineafowl has learned that not all people have the sense to realise that the rules are there for good reason…
Oh how I LOVED this post! I was so very fortunate to have once lived in Skukuza as a child. This brings back many wonderful memories and your photos are breathtaking! Thanks for this!!! 🙂
Thanks very much Christine.
You must have so many special memories and so many stories about growing up in Skukuza!