Bakkers Bed and Breakfast Phalaborwa

... old cow stopping us going alone. Within two minutes of being in the park a giant elephant walked out from the trees and crossed the road just infront of us. It was fantastic to see but a stark reminder of all the giant creatures that were possibly metres away from the car. We later saw a hyena and a few other dear like creatures which were very cool to see in the dark.

The camp we stayed at was located on a river, and was ...

Website: http://www.krugerpark.co.za/

Hop ing to see lots of animals. I will post pics as soon as I can.

xoxo
M

Part 2:

On the way to Kruger we stopped at a waterfall in Blyde River Canyon. We jumped 20ft off a rock into the fall (we saw some boys do it first so we were certain it would be safe). I have photos that I will add when time allows ...

... only come out when it gets colder. At dusk, we encounter a big group of car stopping by the roadside so we know it must be something exciting happening there (mandarin called hao liao). Yes, we were right, there was a pride of lion having their evening stroll. One of the male lion even walk across the road, passing through cars, showing off his "muchoness" to his "fanz". After that we quickly rush back to our camp, driving way ...

... life since I was only expecting it to be a place to lay my head in between safaris at Kruger.
My friend and colleague in the leadership doctoral program, who introduced me to the Small Enterprise Foundation, Rob Gailey, encouraged me to explore Kruger on my own. So early the next morning (you have your best chances of seeing animals at sunrise and sunset) I set off for the Park. Encouraged by a fairly detailed ...

... after the driver kept twisting the steering wheel it started - phew! Most of the rivers in the part are bone dry, though we did see a flowing one with hippos and crocodiles in, the park rangers have made "watering holes" for the animals in the dry season. Went on a night drive but didnt really see too much apart from Impalas, Elephants, Hippo's. All meals on the safari were DIY - they arrange the food and the people on the safari prepare ...

... are the coolest times of the day, and hunting times (because of low visibility). We were able to catch some amazing pictures of Giraffes, Zebras, Monkeys..........so many photos. (We have already filled up 5 Gigs of our 12 Gig SD cards on our Camera, and we are only 1/3rd done our trip!!). After another amazing breakfast, another ride, a lunch and drive to another camping site. Before we left, our travel agent in California recommended the "Game Walk ...

... we find a HUGE crocodile. I know I promised not to overload you with animal pictures but the giraffes are so cute! I know, one is: 'zoek het beestje' but I think it is special: that long neck in the forest. In all the nature parks, you are NOT supposed to leave your car but in a couple of designated areas. Where it is still a risk. Do they ask the lions NOT to step in to those ...

... towards our final overnight stop in the Kruger, Mopani Rest Camp. Our first planned stop was at the large bird hide on the Kanniedood dam but we picked up Martial Eagle and Tawny Eagle on the way their, along with a large flock of European Bee-eaters. A large eagle was noted in a tree and we had a really good look at this because it appeared at first sight to be a juvenile Greater Spotted Eagle. This would have been an exceptional record, possibly a first for South ...

... for the pictures and horrible for my nerves). Imagine sitting on the edge of a cliff, with a thousand meter drop in front of you. There is literally nothing standing between you and a long tumble to your death. Anyway, while I probably cut years of my life from worrying about falling off, the pictures were worth it. If anyone has the opportunity, you should definitely go to Blyde. I might even say that the cliffs were even more amazing than the safari.

... Eventually the sun disappeared and darkness descended and we thought little else would be seen, although it was surprising how much the spotlights actually pick up. I held the light (3 on each side) for about an hour, before passing it to Simon (one of the Aussies behind) and within half an hour we spotted a pair of eyes about 100 yards to our left, which turned out to be two Leopard, one male and one female, which we soon discovered as they started to mate in front of us, so ...