KRUGER PARK, HERE WE COME!

As we drove into the park, we spotted rhinos straight away!

Then two more at a water hole. They looked like a
 "push-me-pull-you" out of "Doctor Dolittle".

On our first day we saw about a dozen rhinos!

After unloading our gear into our  accommodation, we headed
 to the waterhole to watch the animals at sunset.
It is a tradition  to have "sundowners" at this time.
We honoured that tradition in style!

Animals taking their turns to drink at the waterhole.

Hippos have big mouths and make a lot of noise grunting!

The African braai shuffle.

Cooking boerwors for dinner with chakalaka!

The next morning as we turned out of the camp gate,
we were met with a herd of elephants crossing the road!

And walking down the road!
When driving through the park, people must be careful not to get
 in the path of the elephant (especially a Mum and baby,
or a male in musth.) or they will charge the car!

These big male elephants walked in front of us on the road as
we were about to turn into the camp/cafe. They were metres behind us!

See how close they are to the boys? 

Funny baboons!

A hawk that had caught a wild hare.

We came across a "hide" next to  a waterhole.
When we entered we were so excited to see three big, male elephants directly in front of us!
Magical!

The one in the foreground was such a poser for the camera.
Whilst in the hide, people have to move very slowly and speak
in whispered voices, so as not to disturb the animals.

The we happened upon two cheetahs in the distance. They are below the tree.
Can you see them?

Tomorrow, we have a very special surprise for our sons!