Having another trip to see a client in Swaziland the first time since before covid lockdowns we of course tacked on a few days at Marloth as its only about 100km further . As luck would have it my Sister and her SO also planned to go that weekend and would meet us there .
I completed the work at the site late on the first evening in Swaziland so we stayed over and left the site early the next morning to Marloth planning on stopping at Komati to get provisions . On the way towards Komatiport we got the news there was Riots and protests in Komatiport . after being through them in Durban we were not too phased and drove on assuming the Police would be present to stop one getting into a bad situation ... We arrived at the outskirts to town and drove past many police cars and followed the traffic and suddenly there was rocks and burning stuff on the roads .Ahead there was the mob toy toying and trashing the place .We did a U turn and left the farm watch and security were arriving . SO and I laughed about it typical police stand and observe everything these days We drove around Komati to the other road going to Marloth and did some shopping at the Marloth shops .After unpacking and having lunch of course we left to have a Drive in Kruger .
We entered at Croc Bridge and got some waters and coffee at the shop.
Turning onto the S28 we found a mini jam of two cars and soon spotted their sighting of a Cheetah far off in the grass
We sat with them for some time but there was not much good view . While there we had a Hyena stroll past .
and a Jackal so we assumed there was a kill around but both scavengers seemed to go in opposite directions and disappeared from sight .
After some time we decided to move off and let others that had arrived time to see the sighting .We drove up to the bird hide .The water was very green .
We drove back to the S130 planning to go back down to Croc Bridge and then the Cheetah sighting .
Our first Ellie
Made SO day by spotting an Eagle Owl
We stopped by Gezantombi Dam some Ellies were drinking
Crock was sun bathing
Storks were all over the large tree stuck on the wall.
We went to the camp for a break before going back out .
Marloth break in July
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Working like that almost becomes a pleasure
The elephant in the water looks very picturesque
A green-backed pytilia!
The one in the green water might be a crake
All these protests are a real nuisance and the police just looking, makes it even worse. But with what I have read about service delivery and the way the various municipalities are working, maybe they don't have any other way to make themselves heard
The elephant in the water looks very picturesque
A green-backed pytilia!
The one in the green water might be a crake
All these protests are a real nuisance and the police just looking, makes it even worse. But with what I have read about service delivery and the way the various municipalities are working, maybe they don't have any other way to make themselves heard
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Lovely stuff, Rog! Yay. Another report!
Lucky to sommer see three predators quickly!
It was a green winter hey?
Nice and bucolic there at the waters.
Ja, these protests are just increasing and are so barbaric.
Hope Marloth was great!
The protesters can achieve what they want by voting appropriately, Lis, it is not rocket science for them...
Lucky to sommer see three predators quickly!
It was a green winter hey?
Nice and bucolic there at the waters.
Ja, these protests are just increasing and are so barbaric.
Hope Marloth was great!
The protesters can achieve what they want by voting appropriately, Lis, it is not rocket science for them...
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There Wasn't much choice for them at the last poll, were there
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need to get some more clients in the area it was lovely to watch the Ellies . Thanks for the birds it was a Crake -one of the other people in the hide identified it for usLisbeth wrote: ↑Sun Sep 04, 2022 9:40 am Working like that almost becomes a pleasure
The elephant in the water looks very picturesque
A green-backed pytilia!
The one in the green water might be a crake
All these protests are a real nuisance and the police just looking, makes it even worse. But with what I have read about service delivery and the way the various municipalities are working, maybe they don't have any other way to make themselves heard
it was very green winter grass is still long in many places . The protests around Kruger are on the increase and I must believe they will be having some impact on perceptions for international visitors Marloth was nice was good to be back again .Richprins wrote: ↑Mon Sep 05, 2022 5:44 pm Lovely stuff, Rog! Yay. Another report!
Lucky to sommer see three predators quickly!
It was a green winter hey?
Nice and bucolic there at the waters.
Ja, these protests are just increasing and are so barbaric.
Hope Marloth was great!
The protesters can achieve what they want by voting appropriately, Lis, it is not rocket science for them...
They did have choices unfortunately they chose to keep the status quo and that is the reason we are where we are now especially here in KZN and Limpopo
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After stopping we went back to the Cheetah sighting and got there while there was some activity .
Turns out it was mom and two cubs
After some time we took a drive back along the S25 .A Fish eagle
At hippo pools an Elephant was browsing
On the way back to the gate
Crossing the bridge a crock
We left back to Marloth for the evening .
Turns out it was mom and two cubs
After some time we took a drive back along the S25 .A Fish eagle
At hippo pools an Elephant was browsing
On the way back to the gate
Crossing the bridge a crock
We left back to Marloth for the evening .
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That's a lovely cheetah sighting Were there many cars?
Great green hippo pools with lovely light
Beautiful raptors
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Great green hippo pools with lovely light
Beautiful raptors
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Lovely cheetah sighting, Rog!
And great light on the birdies.
That Crocobridge area is always a success, as visibility is good at any time of year!
And great light on the birdies.
That Crocobridge area is always a success, as visibility is good at any time of year!
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Great start, Roger,
with lots of nice sightings and indeed a good decision in searching for the cheetah again
with lots of nice sightings and indeed a good decision in searching for the cheetah again
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glad its helping . There was about 5 cars so not too busy .
We enjoy the area also due to having the access from Marloth but it is getting to be the busies gate by far
made SO whole trip as she wanted to see a nice Cheetah sighting .