Frost, Fires & Family Time

[Alf]

Loving those springboks

[Pumbaa]

Such a wonderful variety of animals, PJL,

always with the breathtaking landscape in the background

[Flutterby]

Nice Verreaux's sighting. Also good to see some different animals.

[PJL]

What lovely light!

Looks a bit like parts of Namibia!

Nice, Peej!

Thanks RP... yes the landscape is quite dry like parts of Namibia. Middle of the day light is never the best... you'll see what I mean in due course

Loving those springboks

Thanks Alf
I'm not sure why, but I often find them difficult to photograph

Such a wonderful variety of animals, PJL,

always with the breathtaking landscape in the background

Nice to have you on board Pumbaa It's a great place for nice backgrounds

Nice Verreaux's sighting. Also good to see some different animals.

Agreed Flutts... variety is nice! And I think we had a lot more variety than our previous visit

[PJL]

After driving around Rooiplaat to the area mentioned by the chap at the gate, there was no sign of lions or a kill. We weren't too bothered as we were just really enjoying the scenery. Once down at the camp we checked in at reception and overheard someone explaining where he had seen the lions - the one bit of Rooiplaat which we hadn't driven along Ah well, that decided the evening drive route for us at least

They are busy building new accommodation at MZNP and so I had asked to be given a chalet as far away from any noise as possible. Fortunately they were very helpful with the request and we were given number 4... the numbers go up as you move away from reception. Here are a few shots inside the chalet which although basic certainly serves its purpose







The view from the chalet was as breathtaking as ever



We took a walk around camp to get an idea of where the work was taking place, and there are new units going up from opposite number 8 onwards. I think if anyone else has a trip booked, then try and aim for a chalet no higher than number 6. We weren't desperately bothered by much noise where we were, but it was noticeable at times. We did feel a bit sorry for the people staying opposite all the work.

This is where the site office is - just to the right when you go up to the swimming pool.



Here are some of the building sites





The one noise which was probably most noticeable on the Friday was the yellow digger in this pic... when in reverse it had that annoying beep-beep safety noise. Incidentally, why are all diggers yellow?



After getting ourselves unpacked and sorted in the chalet, the kids got a fire ready for our return after the evening drive



I think they were both as excited as me to see what the evening drive would hold





TBC

[Alf]

The units are spacious for a 4 bed unit

I just wish they could build some sort of roof over the patio area because every time we were there it rained and I struggled to braai

Oh that noise from the construction could be horrible if one just wants to relax at camp during the day

That yellow thing is called a TLB. All heavy equipment in construction are normally yellow so it stands out for a safety point of view.

[Lisbeth]

Nice kitchen, but there is no way that you can eat inside, with that low table

Nice fire place and lovely kids

[okie]

Just caught up , and on board for the rest of the trip . Great going so far

[H. erectus]

I need to experience that park once again,...

[Dewi]

Nice one PJL.

Stunning scenery from your chalet.