SA: Kruger National Park – Nkuhlu Picnic Spot
Located on H4-1 between Skukuza and Lower Sabie on the banks of the Sabie River – has a small shop - a lovely place for brunch but watch out for pesky vervets!
Located on H4-1 between Skukuza and Lower Sabie on the banks of the Sabie River – has a small shop - a lovely place for brunch but watch out for pesky vervets!
Lake Panic bird hide is situated less than 7Km from Skukuza Camp. An earthen dam was built across the Mafunyana Creek in 1975 and the lake is the resultant flood water. The curious name comes from the panic that ensued not long after the dam's completion when a huge downpour created significant concern that the dam was at breaking point. The hide is ideal for photography and large mammals like African Elephants are seen on a daily basis. There is a high incidence of Leopard sightings at Lake Panic, even during daytime! It is also a birdwatcher’s haven, with regular sightings of Grey, Purple, Striated and Goliath Heron, Malachite, Woodland and Pied Kingfisher, African Fish Eagle, Thick-billed and Southern Masked Weaver and of course African Jacana. Such rarities like Western Osprey, Lesser Moorhen and African Openbill also turn up at Lake Panic every now and then.
Sunset Dam is located less than a kilometre North of Lower Sabie Camp and is one of the best places to watch the sun go down in Kruger National Park. It's also an excellent spot to see hippos, crocodiles, and birds, ..
Lower Sabie graces the banks of the Sabie River, one of the few perennial rivers to flow through the Kruger National Park. Visitors cannot but feel soothed by the view towards the river and the Lebombo Mountains beyond. It is one of Kruger National Park's Main rest camps and is situated on the southern bank of the Sabie River, in the southeastern section of the park. It is connected to the main Skukuza camp by the H4-1 tarred road, which is often considered to be the busiest road in the park.
:-) Forever Friends :-( Distance ... 2001 Simona Visit 2005 While in Durbs it was so great to catch up with Simon, Kim Carnaby, Esme, Lynette and Jacques & Lisa.…
Visitors can enjoy all that Drakensberg Gardens has to offer including the mountain views and spas. Lesotho is easily accessible via Sani Pass. Rhino's Peak is worth a climb. There is hiking, fishing, horseriding and golf - lots to keep those who love the outdoors very busy!
Malelane Camp is situated 3 kilometres (1.8 miles) from the Malelane Gate on the Berg-en-Dal Road (S110) in Kruger National Park, South Africa. This camp is administered from Malelane Gate in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Flora found in this region include Knob Thorn, Magic Guarri, Green Thorn, Sausage Tree, Marula, Tamboti, Bushwillow, Wilddate Palm and Mountain Seringa.
The Kruger National was established in 1898 by the then South African President, Paul Kruger to protect the wildlife and to reduce hunting. It is one of the biggest conservation areas in the world and covers 20,000 Kms (bigger than Isreal or Wales)! If you take the adjacent private game reserves into consideration it is the size of Belgium. It has more large mammal species than any other reserve in the world including the 'Big 5': Elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo not to mention all the plains game and diverse birdlife and flora. There are 5 distinct ecosystems which varies from semi arid to acacia thicket, baobab sandveld and riverine forest. I have had the privilege of visiting since early childhood and we have provided our children with the same opportunity so this piece of paradise remains our 'happy place'. WARNING: It is highly addictive!
My wonderful home town - Durbs By the Sea...Durban, a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. Refurbished for soccer’s 2010 World Cup, the seafront promenade runs from uShaka Marine World, a huge theme park with an aquarium, to the futuristic Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Durban Botanical Gardens showcases African plant species. An idyllic place to grow up barefoot on our bicycles and on the beach... the nostalgia... I can always smell Durban when in countries with the same flora...
From rugged sun-soaked coastlines with whale watching to dramatic mountain scenery to the vast wilderness hosting the magnificent Big 5 to wine tasting, culture and vibrant cities - South Africa is indeed the RAINBOW NATION!