Tsendze Rustic Camp After check-in and a swim at Marula Restcamp we took a leisurely drive to the campsite which is situated 10 km to the south. En-route we stopped in at the Shipandane Hide. We love going there and had even spent a night there before. It was an extremely hot afternoon and we… Continue reading Beyond the KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 2
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Beyond the KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 1
Punda Maria Restcamp We reserved a campsite at Punda Maria restcamp for the night that we ended our Lebombo 4×4 Eco Trail and ended up staying for two. We wanted to linger in the Park for as long as possible. Eugene and Marlene decided to stay on as well. After all, there is no point… Continue reading Beyond the KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 1
The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 3
Day 4 Wednesday 2nd Oct: 110 km, Shilowa to Ndzopfwi One of the perks of going on a guided trail is that you get to drive on all those ‘No Entry’ roads that you see all over the park. And once on those forbidden roads it is at the guide’s discretion when and where you… Continue reading The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 3
The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 2
Day 2 Monday 30th Sep: 116 km, Mlondozi River Camp to Phumbe Camp Everyone was up early. We had lively discussions about the cacophony of night sounds while enjoying our early morning cup of coffee. The agreement was to leave camp at 7:30 but the temperature climbs rapidly so earlier is better, and everyone was… Continue reading The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 2
The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 1
Check-in was scheduled for 09:00 am at Crocodile Bridge Gate. We arrived at 08:30; enough time to get a coffee from the camp shop, do the mandatory last-minute loo thing and be at the rendezvous point with time to spare. There were 5 vehicles in total, the guide and 4 couples, each in their own… Continue reading The Road Less Traveled – KNP Lebombo Eco Trail 1