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Some of Nhongo Safaris Fleet of Open Safari Vehicles

The photo shows some of our fleet of Open Safari Vehicles used while on safari in the Kruger National and Hwange National Parks. These ve...

Tuesday 6 May 2014

On Safari With Mark From 2 May 2014


2 May 2014

Route: Albaseni - shabeni koppies - pretoriuskop - fiaya loop - Nkambeni

General Sightings: impala, kudu, waterbuck, buffalo, common duiker, hippos, giraffe and elephant

Highlights: Although animal sightings have been rather quiet for the day. We had some special sightings of giraffe crossing the road in front of us as well as some beautiful old buffalo bulls approximately 3m from our vehicle. Very relaxed just grazing on the short grass next to the road.  As we have many days left on safari, this was a good start and all guests are relaxed and enjoying what pops out in front of them.

Sightings could improve in the near future as school holidays are coming to an end and traffic volumes decrease. We wait and see what tomorrow has on offer.

 

3 May 2014

Route: Voortrekker - H3 - Bergendal - H3 - Napi - Nkambeni

General sightings: impala, warthog, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, rhino, waterbuck, common duiker, hippos, kudu, klipspringer, chackma baboons and vervet monkeys.

Highlights: Curtis called me and informed me of the 9 wild dogs spotted on the road to Pretoriuskop. We responded and found them all lying together. A brilliant sighting as the pups got up and started playing and all our guests could get great action shots.

Although there was a lot of traffic, we had general game sightings throughout the day.

On our way back to Nkambeni, we headed down napi and approximately 2kms from transport we had the  privilege of a male leopard popping out and onto the road as he walked next to our car sniffing. We stayed with him for approximately 20min then decided to leave and go onto camp.


All guests happy with how the day transpired.

 

4 May 2014

Route: albaseni - doispan - napi - Kruger gate road - skakuza

General sightings: same as day before


Highlights: On our drive this morning we came across a male and female lion lying 10m from the car. Lots of Shade in the area and therefore believe they will stay there the entire day.

Further down the road we found an impala kill hanging in the tree, but unfortunately no leopard with it in the tree.

We have decided to take a break and enjoy some rest for the afternoon. With guests able to spend time overlooking the sabie river, this safari is enjoyed by all.

 

More coming soon!

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