Today we swopped our routine around a bit. We lazed in and chilled till around 10. Then we set off on our game drive.
We stopped off at the office and caught up with admin. We had a long chat to Megan and Mario, who have been running the farm for the last 25 years, they are a wonderful couple and do the most amazing job. We chatted about the reserve and rhino poaching in the area.
As we were bumbling along on our drive, I asked Gray to stop as I had seen a red-crested korhaan, and next thing there was a leopard in front of us. The herds of impala in the area were screeching out warning calls and it was all very exciting. Then just as quickly he disappeared into the bush.
Shortly after that we came across a pride of 5 lions. They were chilling in the shade under some trees. We saw lots of general game, including a tawny eagle and klipspringers. On the way back to the house we stopped at Warthog Pan and a small herd of buffalo came down to drink. To crown it all we drove through a swarm of bees. Not fun in an open vehicle but luckily they flew over and left us unscathed.
I remember our annual trips to Kruger National Park as a child. We were always up at sparrows to secure first spot in line, car revving as the gates opened to get the first and best sightings. Over the years I have come to realise that it's just luck and the time of day is not really a factor.
So after a pretty good drive, we arrived home at 3 pm, the time we usually leave for our afternoon drive. We chilled, sat around the fire and had an early braai. If we relax any more we will start going backwards.
Picnic stop
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