We relocated to the southern part of the remarkable Kruger Park.
Inside the park, the speed limit on the roads is 40 km/h for the safety of the animals (and the people) so our journey doubles as another safari excursion. On this section we encountered a vast variety of birds.
In the evening, we went on an exotic night safari. We only saw a few animals, but the mood and feeling were beautiful.
The next day we spent time in a small town called Skukuza. To our surprise, right next to our lodge was the Skukuza Golf Club. At 8 AM, we found ourselves standing on the tee of the first hole. The course was fascinating, with the local savannah wildlife casually strolling across the field—monkeys, antelopes, warthogs, and even hippos. The baboons, however, were a particular threat; a moment’s distraction could cost you your phone.
At sunset, we finally got to see rhinoceroses. However, all of the rhinos we saw had their horns cut off. This, we learned, is a protective measure against poachers, as hornless rhinos are of no interest to them.
Inside the park, the speed limit on the roads is 40 km/h for the safety of the animals (and the people) so our journey doubles as another safari excursion. On this section we encountered a vast variety of birds.
In the evening, we went on an exotic night safari. We only saw a few animals, but the mood and feeling were beautiful.
The next day we spent time in a small town called Skukuza. To our surprise, right next to our lodge was the Skukuza Golf Club. At 8 AM, we found ourselves standing on the tee of the first hole. The course was fascinating, with the local savannah wildlife casually strolling across the field—monkeys, antelopes, warthogs, and even hippos. The baboons, however, were a particular threat; a moment’s distraction could cost you your phone.
At sunset, we finally got to see rhinoceroses. However, all of the rhinos we saw had their horns cut off. This, we learned, is a protective measure against poachers, as hornless rhinos are of no interest to them.
