We tried to get into the Park early this morning, but when we got there just before 6am, the queue at the Crocodile Bridge Gate was super long! It ended up taking us about an hour and a half to get in because they only let in a certain number of cars at a time. This system is actually pretty good because its fair – if you are at the front of the queue at the gate, you’re going to be the person at the front actually entering the Park. At least the process once you were across the bridge was quick and easy.
We stopped at the Hippo Pools first. Here you can get out of the car if you wish and walk down to the pools where there is a “guard” to “protect” you. I did not get out. No ways. I have not gotten that comfortable in the bush overnight! My parents got out, and also had the chance to walk up to some old rock paintings nearby. It was here I had the genius idea to try and take photos through the binoculars, and turns out it works, even if it is a bit of a technical challenge.
Photo through the binoculars – Mom & Dad on the koppie
We drove around a bit, and we saw some Zebra, Impala (obviously) and a Rhino. We also saw a Steenbok, which is the cutest little ‘bokkie’ ever! It’s got these tiny little horns as well, and can stand so still. We also saw an Elephant, a lot of Buffalo lying down in the bushes next to the road and some Waterbuck. I love the Waterbuck, they are so fluffy!
Steenbok
We stopped by the Hippo Pools again on the way out, and we saw the most magnificent male Kudu right by where we stopped! He even stopped and posed for us for a bit. There were also some Warthog, and we saw a Kingfisher and a Giraffe.
Photo of the Kudu taken by my mom – thanks mom!
Home time, and finally Braai-time! There’s nothing like a Sunday night braai with the family. We’re off on a sunset game drive tomorrow courtesy of my aunt and uncle and I’m kind of excited because we haven’t been on an official game drive in years, but I’m also really nervous (surprise surprise). I’m sure it’ll all be fine though! We’re not going to go into the Park tomorrow because of the game drive so we’ll just spend the day around Marloth Park.
Megan's Travel Adventure 