Winter in Mokala: Lilydale Rest Camp

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I am fresh back from a mid-week visit to the Mokala National Park in our Northern Cape Province with friend and colleague Hannes Rossouw.

We stayed in the beautifully situated Lilydale Rest Camp, where our chalet – # 1 – had a lovely view over the Riet River. Truth be told, all the chalets in the camp as well as the dining room behind reception have equally good views of the fast-flowing stream down below.

Chalet #1 in Lilydale Rest Camp
Chalets in Lilydale Rest Camp
Lilydale’s reception building

Lilydale might be built to provide a comfortable stay to human visitors, but it seems to be even more popular with Mokala’s wildlife – from tiny birds to kudus paid us a visit during our stay, and I’ll be telling you more about three of the cutest visitors in the next three posts on DeWetsWild.

Warthog family enjoying the green grass next to Lilydale’s swimming pool
Rock Hyraxes sunning themselves on a ridge below our chalet
This little Chestnut-vented Warbler was a frequent visitor to the deck in front of our chalet at Lilydale in the Mokala National Park
A Small-spotted Genet came by in the early evenings after we finished braaiing
This is one of two Kudu bulls that regularly ventured into camp after dark

We’ll soon be announcing a very exciting spring-time tour to the Mokala National Park – do keep an eye on DeWetsWild’s facebook page so that you don’t miss out!

12 thoughts on “Winter in Mokala: Lilydale Rest Camp”

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    1. DeWetsWild's avatarDeWetsWild Post author

      Thank you very much, Carol! You are in for a treat – the next post, which should be published within minutes, has more pictures of our Chestnut-vented visitor in store for you.

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    1. DeWetsWild's avatarDeWetsWild Post author

      The perks of doing what you love for a living, Anne!

      I still have to catch up with everyone’s news around the blogosphere, so I am glad you warned me your departure is imminent. Safe travels and give our South African regards to your loved ones! I hope you have a wonderful, blessed time.

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