Daily Archives: April 7, 2016

Babalala picnic site holds a special place in our hearts because we have had some of our favourite ever cat sightings nearby this gorgeous spot. Cheetahs to the south and lions (twice) to the north. But the picnic spot itself isn’t too shabby either! Located north of Shingwedzi and very close to Sirheni, it’s popular enough that there’s likely to be 1-2 other groups sharing it with you (depending on the time) but big enough that you have your own space. A gorgeous mahogany tree forms the centre and there is a waterhole nearby but it depends on the length of the grass as to how well you can see it. We’ve seen the elusive Reedbuck here too. Toilets are well kept but don’t spend too long here lest you miss out on some truly amazing sightings on the H1-7 or S56! BYO.

Pafuri picnic site is the most northern picnic site in Kruger National Park. But it’s well worth the drive, because it is absolutely beautiful and in a stunning area of the park. If you are only visiting Kruger once you may not make it up here as the South tends to be the most popular area, but if you’re a semi-regular to Kruger and you haven’t ventured up this far it’s high time you do. Looking out over a river, this picnic spot is quiet, well-run and absolutely beautiful. And not far away you can visit Crook’s Corner, where South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe meet. Enjoy the baobabs, fever trees, elephants, hippos and crocs up in this neck of the woods. This is a total BYO picnic site but as with all, you can hire a gas cooker to cook your breakfast or lunch (as with all picnic sites).