Hi All;
This year was the first year that we were to stay outside the park, so we went ahead and book a place in Marloth park. We had stayed in Marloth in 2017 and had a good experience. Work also did not allow for the normal 5 nights that we were used to, so we split this years trip into an April and September trip.
We booked a place in Marloth called "Kruger River Self-Catering", a 4 bedroom / 4 bathroom house on the Crocodile river.
Using Google photos for this trip report, so I don’t have an issue with TinyPic closing down, thanks to RogerFraser for sorting out all my previous TRs
Friday 13th April 2018
The house was AWESOME !! Huge bedrooms, all en suite, two lounges, huge viewing deck and covered patio. Also comes with wood + briquettes provided and two guys who do all the cleaning for you, and at half the price of Sanparks !
Deck with view into Kruger
Outdoor patio with view into Kruger
All bedrooms also have views into Kruger
One of the lounges
We entered the park at about 16h30 for a short evening drive. Just after Croc Bridge a Cheetah was getting the late afternoon sun.
Another head popped up, we thought there were only two, but more were to follow later.
Friday 13th April 2018 - Continues
Browns in Kruger - April and September 2018 (JHB Clan)
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Re: Browns in Kruger - April and September 2018 (JHB Clan)
That accommodation looks 5 star
Next trip to the bush??
Let me think......................
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Re: Browns in Kruger - April and September 2018 (JHB Clan)
Excellent, SN! You are moving with the TRs!
Not bad for a Friday the 13th!
Not bad for a Friday the 13th!
Please check Needs Attention pre-booking: https://africawild-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=322&t=596
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Re: Browns in Kruger - April and September 2018 (JHB Clan)
I see that little by little quite a few are starting to stay outside the park like me. Especially staying for a longer period or being a big family, there is a huge difference in prize
Marloth is a great place to stay as I know from experience and staying in a great place like that one makes it even better. Not like the poor accommodations in Kruger, where there is little space and always something not working or missing
Marloth is a great place to stay as I know from experience and staying in a great place like that one makes it even better. Not like the poor accommodations in Kruger, where there is little space and always something not working or missing
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Re: Browns in Kruger - April and September 2018 (JHB Clan)
Friday 13th April 2018 - Continued
Some Ellies just before Gezantombi dam
We continued a slow drive towards Lower Sabie on the H4-2 but the game sightings slowed as well, so we headed back to Croc Bridge
Spotted a Puff Adder on the side of the road, we tried to chase it off the road, but it was not moving, can only hope that it moved off before being driven over.
Some Buffalo at Gezantombi dam
A few moth eaten vultures hanging around and a Red Necked Francolin making a noise
Just before Croc Bride gate we found the Cheetah again, this time with large cubs. We sat with them, watching them playing, until gate closing time.
End Friday 13th April 2018
Some Ellies just before Gezantombi dam
We continued a slow drive towards Lower Sabie on the H4-2 but the game sightings slowed as well, so we headed back to Croc Bridge
Spotted a Puff Adder on the side of the road, we tried to chase it off the road, but it was not moving, can only hope that it moved off before being driven over.
Some Buffalo at Gezantombi dam
A few moth eaten vultures hanging around and a Red Necked Francolin making a noise
Just before Croc Bride gate we found the Cheetah again, this time with large cubs. We sat with them, watching them playing, until gate closing time.
End Friday 13th April 2018
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Re: Browns in Kruger - April and September 2018 (JHB Clan)
Already cheetahs
Next trip to the bush??
Let me think......................
Let me think......................
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Re: Browns in Kruger - April and September 2018 (JHB Clan)
I like the pic of the ellies with the white cattle herons
There was a period when there were cheetahs in that area
There was a period when there were cheetahs in that area
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Re: Browns in Kruger - April and September 2018 (JHB Clan)
another T.R from Marloth .What a great start with the Cheetahs and the place in Marloth looks super nice We just missed you were there two weeks before another TR I have to get around too
Re: Browns in Kruger - April and September 2018 (JHB Clan)
Awesome start, Supernova,
especially with the cheetahs Love also your ellie at Gesanftombi
especially with the cheetahs Love also your ellie at Gesanftombi
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Re: Browns in Kruger - April and September 2018 (JHB Clan)
Stunning accommodation and then cheetah on your first drive!! Fantastic!