Kruger National Park

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Today was our first of 2 days to explore the world-renowned Safari Park - Kruger.
Prior to arriving however, we had a cruise along a nearby river. The cruise set off shortly after breakfast and consisted of a few hours. Along the way we caught sight of a couple of crocodiles, and many hippos, well.. at least their eyes and ears popping above the watertop.
There was also an amusing Zulu Dance/ Show here, which was very impressive.

Eventually by mid-afternoon, we arrived in Kruger and had a couple of hours to explore.
We were welcomed by a frisky young elephant, running around on a mission to go someplace.
Before long, on our first day, we managed to see Impala, Springbok, Vervet Monkeys, Zebra, Girraffe, many birds, and the grand finale, was a Leopard

This leopard had climbed up into a tree with his prey. As we could see, Leopards are strong enough to drag a huge impala carcass up into the tree to keep with them, and protect from being scavanged by other predators.

We arrived back at our lodge for the next two nights - The Zinverloon Safari lodge (spellling?).
It was an awesome place... the rooms nice little thatched roof huts.. along with a cool bar area by the pool and campfire.Leggi altro