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An Extra Piece of Perfection

Every morning at sunrise I long to be at the one place on this earth where God has added an extra bit of perfection, the place where friends and enemy’s manage to live together in harmony. That rare smell of the bush waking up to another wonderful day in the Kruger.

Kruger National Park is the only place that took possession of my heart and mind, every second of the day I dream of parking next to one of the secluded waterholes surrounded by a herd of Impala drinking. The priceless feeling of a Lion Roaring at night or the deep and powerful sound of an Hyena next to the fence. The Unpredictable yet tranquil feeling that rushes through my veins when found alone in the bush with nothing but the call of the wild.

I sometimes wish I was an animal, they inhabit the one place on earth where true happiness can be found, a place where even the sun spends more time shining his warm love upon them. I spend my days being jealous of those living in the bush, and find myself wondering what they’ve done to deserve living in Africa’s Eden. I sometimes just close my eyes and imagine driving on that endless dust road searching for that special moment, or just turning off the road and listening to the wonderful sounds of insects going about on a hot summers day.

If I were to be given the opportunity of choosing between having millions in my bank account or an little house in the bush, the choice would be easy. There’s nothing that can compare with the satisfaction I get out of driving through Kruger, even if there’s no animals in sight a little thorn tree can be just as special.

My biggest dream would be to pack my bags and explore the Kruger as it’s meant to be seen, strolling along a dry river bed with nothing on my mind except peace and harmony. Everytime I exit through the gates on my way back to a world of pain and suffering, I feel as though I left a part of myself lying in the bush somewhere. It’s then that I start longing for that holiday in the Kruger again, my home coming to the the place where I truly belong. Only a few can relate to this, as the others find it more important to chase that dream of having it all. I carry a part of my dream with me.

SANParks you really changed my life, whether I’m going to the Majestic mountains of Tsitsikamma or just living my dream in the Kruger You’ve put the journey of discovery in my mind and thoughts, and as time goes by I discover more and more. I thank you for giving me this wonderful and precious gift.