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 Lion sighting on a game drive by diver-x
If you are very lucky, you might also see lions on the hunt. We did see giraffes, zebra and wildebeests running a lot at night, as if they were running from something. But we didn't actually see what they might be running from.
Some of the guides are very knowledgeable and will tell you things about the wildlife you might not otherwise find out. For instance, one guide told us that studies show that the average giraffe will, at any given moment, have 1000 ticks on it. That was all the information I needed to stay out of the grass!
Night drives usually leave at 5:00 PM, but during the winter, they leave at 4:30 PM. The tours last about 3 hours.
Not sure how it is in the summer (Jan-Feb), but we were there in the fall (May) and the game drives were quite chilly. A hat, sweatshirt and windbreaker were essential clothing. Long pants were also very helpful. Leave a Comment
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Of course the main nightlife here is the night safari. It is very nice experience and you might see some surprised animals that are very rare to see during the day, like the Genet that I saw. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Night drive by Jim_EliasonLeave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Buffalo watching us as the sun
sets by Jenniflower
When we were last there, we were VERY fortunate to see two huge herds of buffalo just before 6pm... they actually blocked our path! We just sat and patiently waited for them to move on... it was thrilling and a VERY exciting finish to an awesome day!
Dress for warmth and comfort. Take some water with you and a torch. Leave a Comment Theme: People WatchingAddress: These take place throughtout the KNP.Phone: +27 (21) 424 1037Directions: These take place throughtout the KNP.Website: http://www.krugerpark.org/ Other Contact: http://www.sanparks.org/
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 Drinks in the Bush - Londolozi by MikeAtSeaLeave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Kruger park by johanl
But some rands or greenies can do wonders!!! Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 leopard on the run by tompt
It is the oppertunity to see the nightanimals. It is not allowed to drive your own car in the park after dark.
Take a warm wind- and waterproof jacket. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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As with the game walks, night drives are often offered at the campsites. These tend to be quite expensive and book up quickly, so make sure you get in there fast – especially if you are only staying one or two nights. I have been on night drives a few times and not really had much success in seeing animals. That said though, I have heard many stories of the great sights that await one after dark – so I guess, with everything in a game park – you could get there five minutes too early or five minutes too late!
It is an experience, so I do recommend going at least once. You all pile into the back of a truck, fitted with seats down either side. Although the truck is open at the back, there is usually canopy overhead - to keep off the rain! Whoever sits in the two front seats (left and right) is in charge of manning the spotlights that are trained into the bush on either side of the road. When the light reflects off an animal’s eyes, they glow in the dark and it is those glowing pin-pricks that can indicate game in the bush.
I would recommend you bring along a think blanket to cover your knees, and a jacket to keep off the night chill. As the open backed trucks start to move through the park, the wind picks up and if you are not nicely wrapped up, it could be an uncomfortable hour or two! Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 by 7311275152084
Creates an interesting perspective and should be tried at least once.
Warm clothes. Especially in winter. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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