near Rabelaisruskamp, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
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Itinerary description
This route was done on the 14th of March 2024. Day 4 of the Kruger trip involved a circuit or loop starting and ending at our accommodation in Tamboti tented camp. After leaving the camp the first sighting was a large pride of Lions right near to where the Tamboti gravel road meets the Tarmac of the H7. Thereafter the s106 and s140 was taken down to Talamati to drop an item for staff as requested. Thereafter the s145 was taken all the East to the tarmac of the H1-3. After stopping at Satara the H7 west was taken followed by the S40 North and then rejoining the H7 from the Timbavati Road. Thereafter it was straight back to Tamboti Camp where the Lions were mating in the road and the rest of the pride with the white lioness and cub where in the same place as they were in the morning. All the routes followed in this series of Kruger wildlife watching trails were done by means of driving in a vehicle. Unless booked on a bush walk, horseback trail or something similar will require a vehicle to travel through the park. Waypoints marked on this trail are only a small sample of the sightings seen on the day. General game sightings in the Kruger are plentiful so the sightings marked in these trails represent only some of the highlights where we opted to capture a photograph or two. It is by no means all that was spotted on the day, some sightings like that of Impala, Wildebeest, Zebra, Elephants etc. are too numerous to waypoint each one. On the other hand, some sightings are too brief or obscured by vegetation that any meaningful identification with a photograph is not worth noting and or marking on the map. The routes followed here are just an indication of what was and could be done for a day's self-driving, road closures and other factors mean that every drive through the Kruger Park in terms of route, time taken to reach points and distance covered will be slightly different from one another. These recordings should act merely as a journal of our experience and are not exact routes which anyone is obliged or recommended to follow. A word of advice would be to plan your route according to the official Kruger Park Map Guides (available at camp and some gate shops) allowing plenty of time to reach your camp or gate before the official closing time. Naturally one must consider time for stopping at sightings, road blockage by Elephants and other game, park speed limits and stopping at bird hides, viewpoints, historical sights and any other interesting attractions that the park has to offer (there are numerous). If self-driving in the Kruger, please make yourself aware of the rules and regulations of the park, be courteous when it comes to shared sightings and leave no trace. Do not litter, feed animals or alight from your vehicle unless a sign indicates that you are allowed to do so. The big five and other dangerous animals are wild and at large in the Kruger so do not take your chances and keep to the safety of your vehicle. If you do alight from your vehicle at bird hides and lookout points etc. make sure that there is no threat in the near vicinity, this is especially true for predators but more so for game which is dangerous but stereotypically not perceived as much of a threat in popular culture e.g. Buffalo, Hippos, Elephants (do your research if unsure). As far as game drives go, they are almost always a hassle- and trouble-free experience. It is recommended that to make the most of a Wildlife experience like the Kruger that one should develop an appreciation for all things in the park and not just seek out large game or the big five. Appreciation of the general scenery, birds, reptiles, plants, and trees to name a few makes a trip to a national park like the Kruger far more rewarding. Enjoy the raw beauty of nature in this world-renowned park and please play your part in keeping it pristine for future generations.
Waypoints
Large Pride of Lions with Cubs and a White Lioness 08:43, 14 March 2024
A Large Pride of Lions near Orpen with many cubs, very near to the breeding pairs so likely part of the same pride and just separated to mate
White Lion and White Lion Cub with Pride 17:45
The white Lioness and a White Lion cub in the pride near Orpen and Tamboti Camps, stayed in the vicinity the whole day
Rabelais Hut 07:51, 14 March 2024
One of the first accommodations in the Kruger National Park. Has information posters inside detailing the early days of the Kruger National Park
Talamati Camp (Booking Required) 10:40, 14 March 2024
A private camp that cannot be accessed unless one has a booking or is dropping off something for staff
Paradise Whydah 09:51, 14 March 2024
A Whydah with a long tail and striking colours found perched on a branch in an old dead tree.
Saddle Billed Stalk 11:08, 14 March 2024
Large and colorful stalks found in the Kruger. The yellow on the bill resembles a horse riding saddle hence the name.
Impala Lilly at Satara Reception 12:33
One of the more striking Flowers in the Kruger, they grow wild in the veld but are often planted in the camps.
European Bee-Eaters 12:37, 14 March 2024
A relatively common Bee Eater sighting in the Kruger, very colorful usually found in a small flock of a few individuals together in close proximity. Very busy and unlikely to sit still for very long
Mating Lions 5:59, 14 March 2024
Breeding group of lions mating in and near to the road. 2 Large Males and 2 Lionesses broken away only a few kilometers from the main pride
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