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Friday 21 December Morning

Never thought I would enjoy waking up at 5am in the morning......guess that’s what Kruger does to one

We probably left camp at about 5:15 and took the road towards Skukuza as we planned to do breakfast at Nkuhlu picnic spot. Our route for the morning was H4-1, S30, and S128. It was so refreshing driving that time of the morning that it didn’t really bother us that we didn’t see much at first.....but oh boy...or should I say almost man


Lion

Next we saw one of my favourite birds


Birdie

We saw about 5 Kingfishers on the bridge but the pics were a bit too far and blurry. Next we saw this very cute but shy creature


Shy one

We had a lovely time at the picnic spot! No monkey interruptions at all! They have a lovely fully stocked shop there as well. We were the second car there and could really enjoy the peace and quiet. We only had one visitor who wanted something to nibble on but sorry to say there was nothing for him.....


Thief

In general I don’t like the following flying creature but those eyes!!!!!


Eyes

Just before the S30 turnoff we came across a long lost family member....


family

We saw so many babies and young ones during our visit. Just couldn’t resist taking these


young ones

We saw very little buffs compared to our previous trip, but did see this one in his true nature


Buff

We spent a lot of time with the next young one when mister suddenly decided he was boss and charged!!!!
Luckily we were very cautious the entire time and gone in a second! But I think it is good every now and then just to have a refresher course as to how quick they can be!


charger

When we got back to camp we had a lovely lunch and a swim to cool off before our afternoon drive.

What a lovely morning drive you had Magriet! Awesome Lion sighting, colourful Lilac-Breasted Roller, beautiful Bushbuck, more inquisitive birdies, thinking Baboon, cute Impie mom with young ones, and athe muddiest Buff I have ever seen!

Yes, those Ellies are much faster than one would think with those huge bodies!

Wonderful sightings and great pics of your drive.

Gorgeous Lion.

Those little ones are so cute.

That buffalo is a true dagga boy.

Those teenager Ellies seem to have the distinct desire to show how is boss.

WoW - That buffalo is huge and muddy

Love also the naughty looking starling, Magriet

What a stunning report and ready for more

I am jumping on board always ready to share a dream

Beautiful morning with great sightings .
That buff really did his best to camouflage himself .
Thanks for sharing .

Lovely sightings, worth having the page turned, thanks.

Magriet, i love those "piercing eyes". Stunning pics of dirty Buff and all

Magriet I am also on board

Well this looks like its going to be a Hellava ride im on board for this trip!
1. Sunglasses CHECK!
2. Cooler Box CHECK!
3. Snacks CHECK!
4. Camara CHECK!
Ok ok im all set!

Those idiots so near to that elephant should be removed from the park really can so people not think or do they just have no intelligence!
As for me and charging elephants that's my worst nightmare glad you got out safely!

Margriet,

I'm on board. Great start. We are waiting for more!!!!

Thanks for sharing.

Daron

Time to catch up again....got lost in an ugly nightmare called work........hope you are all still sitting
Please don't get out the car as it is against the park rules!


Hoping to post the next part in a day or 2

A DAY or TWO Seriously?????? Ok I really hope you have a porta petty in this van of yours cos my eyes have been leaking for days already!

KNP has the greatest gifts to all who love and respect it. Thank you for sharing!

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