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Daron, you certainly have had some of the most amazing sightings and sadly, also experienced some horrible human behavoiur talk about "cutting off your nose to spite your face" at the lion sighting ah well, his loss.

as my grandmother would say, "now't so strange as folks"...

Sheenaugh-Lee,

We certainly had more than our share of good sightings. I was shocked by the guy at the Ellie sighting as well. Although it wasn't quite as bad as the guy who got at at a sighting of a stalking Leopard during last year's trip.

Thanks for following.

Daron

Hi Barry,

Could you imaging walking out of the shop at Afsaal just as those two were plunking themselves down in the road???? I would have ben diving for my camera while the SO would have been locking every door she could.

Thanks,

Daron

Thanks a bunch Philip!!!

Daron

Thank you very much Pikkie!

Daron

Thank you Sharifa. To me the look on the Lion's face was one of complete contentment.

Daron

Caught up and so enjoyed Transport dam sightings. Loved the two mongoose hugging each other too cute.

Beautiful waterbuck pics.

Stunning Lion sighting with awesome pics. ...Did they go for a meal at Afsaal.

So enjoying your TR ...you have really had an amazing time in the Park with super special sightings.

Hi Elsa,

Thank you so much for joining and for your comments. We were really, really blessed during this trip and it was awesome being able to share it with first timers.

I see that you have a trip coming up quickly. I hope the weather sorts itself out and that you have a fabulous time.

Daron

Hey buddy,

I think it was the blessing you gave us over the drink at Shingwedzi. Between that and Barry and Hilda loaning us their special secret packets, we did well.

Thanks,

Daron

Thanks Pumbaa,

We got a treat with the Elephants. They were everywhere and just kept coming. And then the Lions were awesome. Thanks for following and for commenting.

Daron

Thanks MM. We really enjoyed the Park and our first timers were beside themselves at all the awesome sightings. We had to keep reinforcing that this wasn't normal and they were having special treats.

Daron

Trrp-Trrrrrr,

Welcome back! I think they were on their way to Afsaal, but realized it was closed so they decided to wait for it to reopen. Glad they did, because it made for an awesome sighting.

Thanks,

Daron

Day 10 - The Grand Finale:

So more of our two lovers......





After about 20-30 minutes with this beautiful couple another good looking male appeared out of nowhere and decided to plop down behind a private safari vehicle



The new addition put on quite a show for a few seconds











And then everyone was tired and went for a nap





How about a monochrome for fun?



I wouldn't want to argue with these guys about who is King

It was getting late and we were worried about making gate closing time. We had lingered as long as we could, but now it was time for a steady 50 km/h on the tar to make it back.

When we were about halfway to the camp from Afsaal there was a SanParks game vehicle stopped. We stopped and spoke with the Guide, Oupa, and told him about the Lion. He thanked us and then directed us to the other side of the road. I couldn't believe what he said or what I saw.....

There were about 4 Sable on the side of the hill in thick shrubs. Sable..... Can you believe it???? That was what Dave had been asking for (at least since he saw his first Rhino) and now we were seeing them in a very unusual location on what was probably our last drive of the trip. Absolutely amazing.

It was very difficult to get a good picture and one had a very unusual horn, but this is what I came up with







Unbelievable!!!!!

We made the gate right at closing and marveled at all that we had seen. We had our last braai and finished up the wors and the rest of the meat accompanied by pap with chakalaka sauce and all the fixings. We sat around for ages not wanting the evening to end, but knowing that it must.

I was up late downloading hundreds of pictures from the day and packing for an early day tomorrow heading back to Joburg.

We did manage one last drive with a very nice Kruger farewell, but that will have to wait.

Till then.....

Daron

Stunning

not to high on modesty, these feline beasts

Hi Daron,
As you said earlier, you were truly blessed.
I am so pleased that you and your friends got the BEST of Kruger.
You deserved it for all the pain, the distance travelled and flying the flag for SA, by introducing your friends to our beautiful country. and showing us this fantastic trip of yours.
Peace my friend and as for the jerks that popped up on your beautiful trip, forget them, as they know no better.
Lastly, lets hope that by next trip, the camp restaurants are professionally managed.
Regards and forever thank you.
Ad Rem.