Off To MopaniWe got up early for another morning drive before leaving for Mopani. It was pretty uneventful, and started getting hot pretty early. After the drive we packed up and headed out, deciding to drive the Mingerhout Loop. We almost got attacked by another mob of Terrapins, but made it away before they got ahold of the car. When we got to the overlook above the dam, we spotted three unhappy hippos floating upside down against the dam. We found out later that they were casualties of the Anthrax outbreak, boy did they smell. We drove off before it really got to us.
After getting away from the smell, the rest of our drive to Mopani was very relaxing and enjoyable, with more Martial Eagles, lots of other birds of different shapes and sizes, along with Buffs, Ellies, and a lot more tortoises.
When we got to Mooiplaas picnic area, we stopped for a short break, IT WAS HOT!!! thermometer said 41c - eish!
Back into the air conditioning and on to Mopani. Check in went smoothly, then a quick trip to the store for Ice Cream and cold drinks. We settled in to our bungalow and relaxed for a while before our game drive. Turns out it was only Torticat and I, so our guide Amos gave us a great drive with lots to see. We both teased him as he was dressed in a dress shirt and slacks, not what you would expect on a game drive. We asked if he had a date after and he just laughed and grinned.
A drive around the Tropic of Capricorn loop produced Wildebeest
More Kori Bustards
Zebra
Ellies, Hartebeest, Black backed Jackal, and lots more. Amos was great, and it turned out that he ended up almost becoming our personal guide for most of the rest of our stay in Kruger. He is very personable and knowledgeable. We even gave him a surprise gift, but that is for later in the report.
After a full day, and a night drive, were were dead tired, and went to bed right after getting back to the bungalow.
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