Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:07 pm
That guy was indeed very helpful and even fast - We were extreme happy that we could continue our journey safely
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And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
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Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:09 pm
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:11 pm
The yellow billed storks as well as the pied kingfishers could now be discovered
even closer,
a fish eagle just landed on a small bush
and the hippos were grazing.
After we spent another lovely time there it was time for us to turn around and on our way back to camp we came across a group of hyenas
which we do quite often met in the evening
when driving back to camp along that road.
A large herd of elephants could be traced on the other side of the river and they carried on quite steadily and fast into the direction we drove as well
so we switched from them to the many grazing hippos in the river
even closer,
a fish eagle just landed on a small bush
and the hippos were grazing.
After we spent another lovely time there it was time for us to turn around and on our way back to camp we came across a group of hyenas
which we do quite often met in the evening
when driving back to camp along that road.
A large herd of elephants could be traced on the other side of the river and they carried on quite steadily and fast into the direction we drove as well
so we switched from them to the many grazing hippos in the river
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:12 pm
and the elephant herd until the road was finished
but gladly could also capture tree bateleurs in a tree before we finally reached the camp.
After Timon lit the braai and I was sitting on our verandah overlooking the river I noticed that our elephant herd from earlier had arrived and was about to cross the Olifants which for sure brought also all other people staying at the river view bungalows on the scene as well
and all of them stayed as long the elephants were visible and with the burning fires in the braai stands it was again one of those special Kruger moments
and later whilst we still sat on our verandah enjoying the night atmosphere we noticed a strange illuminated planet - It was definitely not the moon but far smaller maybe it was just the ISS but funny to watch.
Thursday, 22. February 2018 - Olifants
Explored roads: H8 - S44 - S93 - S46 - H1-6 - H1-5 - S92 - S90 - S89 - S39 -H1-5 - H8 - H8 - S92 - S90 - S89 - H1-5 - H8
Before we even left today camp we simply had to capture the more than breathtaking sunrise
which we could watch from our verandah whilst sipping on our coffees. Somehow the S44 was that early morning open as yesterday same was still closed and so same was ours.
I guess many people avoided that road today due to the slippery mud so it had very less traffic but we enjoyed it to be nearly all alone on a road although must say there is normally not much traffic either on that road. We for sure got out at the get out point where you are allowed to leave your car and walked a bit around to capture the beauty of that area
and although we stopped there a couple of times already it is always that mind-blowing that we could not drag ourselves away and spent quite
a while there watching around down to the river and simply enjoyed the beauty and quietness of the early morning. To our delight we watched far away on the other side a hippo mom with her youngster who she guided safely into the water
which was amazing to watch as the youngster was so small and cute
and right down to where we stood we noticed a grey heron who just caught a fish.
to be continued……
but gladly could also capture tree bateleurs in a tree before we finally reached the camp.
After Timon lit the braai and I was sitting on our verandah overlooking the river I noticed that our elephant herd from earlier had arrived and was about to cross the Olifants which for sure brought also all other people staying at the river view bungalows on the scene as well
and all of them stayed as long the elephants were visible and with the burning fires in the braai stands it was again one of those special Kruger moments
and later whilst we still sat on our verandah enjoying the night atmosphere we noticed a strange illuminated planet - It was definitely not the moon but far smaller maybe it was just the ISS but funny to watch.
Thursday, 22. February 2018 - Olifants
Explored roads: H8 - S44 - S93 - S46 - H1-6 - H1-5 - S92 - S90 - S89 - S39 -H1-5 - H8 - H8 - S92 - S90 - S89 - H1-5 - H8
Before we even left today camp we simply had to capture the more than breathtaking sunrise
which we could watch from our verandah whilst sipping on our coffees. Somehow the S44 was that early morning open as yesterday same was still closed and so same was ours.
I guess many people avoided that road today due to the slippery mud so it had very less traffic but we enjoyed it to be nearly all alone on a road although must say there is normally not much traffic either on that road. We for sure got out at the get out point where you are allowed to leave your car and walked a bit around to capture the beauty of that area
and although we stopped there a couple of times already it is always that mind-blowing that we could not drag ourselves away and spent quite
a while there watching around down to the river and simply enjoyed the beauty and quietness of the early morning. To our delight we watched far away on the other side a hippo mom with her youngster who she guided safely into the water
which was amazing to watch as the youngster was so small and cute
and right down to where we stood we noticed a grey heron who just caught a fish.
to be continued……
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 7:57 pm
I love the pics of the elephants crossing the river and also the simple view of the river 
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 7:49 am
Lovely pics of the ellies crossing the river.
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:18 am
Surely the second most beautiful views in the Park, Pumbaa! 
Yes, plenty hyena!
So nice to see the river full.
Yes, plenty hyena!
So nice to see the river full.
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 10:23 am
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 10:24 am
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 10:25 am
Yes it was great to see the river that full - Hopefully it will be that full again after the recent rains
What are the most beautiful views in the park?