10 February 2014
Route: Phabeni gate - Doispan - S65 - Skukuza - Kruger gate
- Skukuza
General animals seen: kudu, warthog, impala, chackma baboon - vervet monkeys - zebra - giraffe and common duiker
Great sightings of different elephant herds on doispan today. A single bull very close to the road approximately 500m past 3 finger rock.
While watching this a college of mine informed me of action on the S65. Approximately 6.5kms from doispan we found 3 cheetha (1 female and 2 cubs) that had just killed an impala. All 3 busy eating with the ever watchful eyes on the white backed and lappet faced vultures. Although a distant sighting, it was still good to see the interaction between cheetah and vultures.
On Kruger gate road approximately 200m before the doispan junction we saw a herd of Cape buffalo. Guest got good photos of this herd however still a bit distant.
Out on the road tomorrow to see what nature has to offer.
General animals seen: kudu, warthog, impala, chackma baboon - vervet monkeys - zebra - giraffe and common duiker
Great sightings of different elephant herds on doispan today. A single bull very close to the road approximately 500m past 3 finger rock.
While watching this a college of mine informed me of action on the S65. Approximately 6.5kms from doispan we found 3 cheetha (1 female and 2 cubs) that had just killed an impala. All 3 busy eating with the ever watchful eyes on the white backed and lappet faced vultures. Although a distant sighting, it was still good to see the interaction between cheetah and vultures.
On Kruger gate road approximately 200m before the doispan junction we saw a herd of Cape buffalo. Guest got good photos of this herd however still a bit distant.
Out on the road tomorrow to see what nature has to offer.
11 February 2014
Route: Tshokwane tar - H10 - Elloff - Skukuza
General animals seen: impala, kudu, giraffe, steenbok, warthog, Nile crocodile, hippos, bush buck, vervet monkeys and chackma baboon
Approximately 1.3kms past Marola exit we found 17 wild dog running in the road. They spotted a male impala and the chase was on. Unfortunately the impala was to far for them and they gave up very quickly and carried on running next to us. The guests enjoyed the sighting for 30min and we decided to move on to allow other safari vehicles in our group a chance to show their guests the same.
Approximately 3kms down the road a female lion walked out onto the tar ahead of us and casually strolled past our vehicle as we gave her space to move. Great to see what condition she's in and guest got good photos of this to.
General sightings of herds of elephant was seen throughout the day. With some great distant shots on the H10 of females spraying their body's with mud.
2 different sightings of secretary birds along the same route.
The other unusual sighting for the day was a flock of ostriches (1male and 5 female) just minding their own business walking along and eating anything of interest.
Buffalo's spotted on the lower bridge just lazing in the shallow water.
On our way back to camp we came across a male black rhino and once again could spend time with it as it was relaxed with our presence.
Overall, this was a great days game viewing with all clients happy at this stage with what the bush had to offer.
Onto Nkambeni tented camp tomorrow.
General animals seen: impala, kudu, giraffe, steenbok, warthog, Nile crocodile, hippos, bush buck, vervet monkeys and chackma baboon
Approximately 1.3kms past Marola exit we found 17 wild dog running in the road. They spotted a male impala and the chase was on. Unfortunately the impala was to far for them and they gave up very quickly and carried on running next to us. The guests enjoyed the sighting for 30min and we decided to move on to allow other safari vehicles in our group a chance to show their guests the same.
Approximately 3kms down the road a female lion walked out onto the tar ahead of us and casually strolled past our vehicle as we gave her space to move. Great to see what condition she's in and guest got good photos of this to.
General sightings of herds of elephant was seen throughout the day. With some great distant shots on the H10 of females spraying their body's with mud.
2 different sightings of secretary birds along the same route.
The other unusual sighting for the day was a flock of ostriches (1male and 5 female) just minding their own business walking along and eating anything of interest.
Buffalo's spotted on the lower bridge just lazing in the shallow water.
On our way back to camp we came across a male black rhino and once again could spend time with it as it was relaxed with our presence.
Overall, this was a great days game viewing with all clients happy at this stage with what the bush had to offer.
Onto Nkambeni tented camp tomorrow.
Keep watching for more!!!
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