Battle of the Leopards September 14, 2007
Posted by Marcelle in : Safari , trackback
Kruger Park is world renowned and the standard of the accommodation is excellent. All based on self-catering but at the same time comfortable and clean. The meals served by Leonard, our guide, were mouth-watering and it was so special to sit there under the stars and enjoy a real South African braai. These guys can cook. Mmmmm!
The highlight of our trip was seeing the territorial fight between two male leopards. It is impossible to relay the excitement and what it sounds like when one leopard actually rips open the other one’s skin. The growling cut through my whole being and while it is exciting it is also so sad to see these magnificent creatures all bloodied.
The second part of our trip found us in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve where we stayed at a private lodge. Again of excellent standard and should you have an extra big smile and wink at the guides from time to time, you’ll get some special treatment like sitting in front with the heater on, to help against the cold, some extra blankets and good conversations – not that I tried it - hehe no telling!
We were very lucky on this trip and saw all 5 of the Big 5 more than once and going home, back to the city was not the option we would have chosen. But all good things come to an end and I cannot wait to go back there again.
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