South AfricaMangwanduna24°0’23” S 31°44’21” E
October 13, 2020 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
South AfricaShilandu24°1’55” S 31°23’11” E
October 14, 2020 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
6.5km from the drop off to the river and the 1st camp.
Had to dig next to the river for clean water.
The one hippo bull was not happy with us as his neighbour. Did a few mock charges and we decided toRead more
South AfricaTsiri24°3’57” S 31°24’19” E
October 15, 2020 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Lots of hippo and crocodile.
A group of crocodiles were feasting on a hippo carcass.
Christine broke their tent's zip.
Interesting night sleeping in a tent next to the river. Heard Hippo, lion, hyenaRead more
South AfricaBa-Phalaborwa24°1’11” S 31°26’43” E
October 16, 2020 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
A long day of walking but with a soft ending.
Took a game walk without bags 😁
Saw kudu
Made a fire and had an early morning rise for the sunrise photo
South AfricaMpfuvu24°3’22” S 31°31’55” E
October 16, 2020 in South Africa ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Last day of the Olifants trail was the best.
A hippo was lying on its side in a small pool and decided mock charge us as we got closer.
We spotted a lone elephant on our "designated" lunch spot.Read more
South AfricaSheshanyana23°3’39” S 31°10’4” E
October 18, 2020 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
Walked the last 6km's to the pickup. 20min from the pickup point we saw lots of lion tracks and then two lionesses dashed from the riverbank to the safety of the Mopani trees
The ice cold beers, aRead more
South AfricaNyamnyulo23°2’56” S 31°11’37” E
October 19, 2020 in South Africa ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
First day of the Mphungwane trail. The wildlife is mind blowing. We saw elephant, buffalo, various antelope and a are sharing our water hole with a hippo and crocodile. This is the on water in thisRead more
South AfricaZare23°3’59” S 31°12’31” E
October 19, 2020 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Velly the guide opened up the nicest water hole. Fresh cold water..... at 37 Celsius the water is so delicious.
A herd of buffalo came down the opposite embankment. 1st the old cow....Read more
South AfricaNyamnyulo23°3’7” S 31°11’38” E
October 19, 2020 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
Walked the afternoon to our sleeping spot on the banks of a Sbend in the river
South AfricaThulamela23°2’22” S 31°16’28” E
October 20, 2020 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
We spend the 20th on foot walking towards the old Rangers hut but more importantly scouting for spoor (tracks) and animals ...... with great success
We found a spot where the elephants dug for water.Read more
TravelerReally beautiful photos!