Sunset and Night Drives
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Re: Night Drive Advice
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Exactly what I had each time
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Re: Sunset and Night Drives
Although this topic was opened a long time ago, I want to share my experience with you, while on a nightdrive in satara.
Before going we asked if our own ligth was allowed, which it was. Because there where three different people in the group with extra lights, it was an easy search for animals, so we could go a little faster ;)
First thing we spotted was a spotted hyena, the one that people feed, so nothing spectacular.
After that we some subsequently the following species: Civet, Genet, AWC, Serval, Lion, Hyena (spotted); porcupine, side striped jackal and another AWC. All in all we were absolutely not disappointed (how to spell this word?
), since we were - instead of two hours - over three hours in the bush, enjoying the great wildlife and possibilities given to us. We also saw a lot of other animals, like elephants, zebra and buffalo. I really enjoyed the nightdrive at Satara and would definitely do it again!
The nicest nocturnal animal we saw was at letaba though, when we didn't even do a nightdrive. (Will do a TT in about 2 weeks, so stay tuned)
Before going we asked if our own ligth was allowed, which it was. Because there where three different people in the group with extra lights, it was an easy search for animals, so we could go a little faster ;)
First thing we spotted was a spotted hyena, the one that people feed, so nothing spectacular.
After that we some subsequently the following species: Civet, Genet, AWC, Serval, Lion, Hyena (spotted); porcupine, side striped jackal and another AWC. All in all we were absolutely not disappointed (how to spell this word?
), since we were - instead of two hours - over three hours in the bush, enjoying the great wildlife and possibilities given to us. We also saw a lot of other animals, like elephants, zebra and buffalo. I really enjoyed the nightdrive at Satara and would definitely do it again!The nicest nocturnal animal we saw was at letaba though, when we didn't even do a nightdrive. (Will do a TT in about 2 weeks, so stay tuned)
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Re: Sunset and Night Drives
Ja, mattie! Sometimes you hit the jackpot! Wow, that was excellent! 
Please check Needs Attention pre-booking: https://africawild-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=322&t=596
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Re: Sunset and Night Drives
We have done a sunset drive from satara a few years ago where the guide spend about 30 minutes talking about ostriches. At the end he had to drive so fast to get back in time and didn't even stop when asked to
Next trip to the bush??
Let me think......................
Let me think......................