Sirheni Bushveld Camp

[Flutterby]

Lucky fellow!!

[Polentswa]

Dec is BIRD time in Sirheni camp..Saw all the Cuckoos available and heard the RARE Thick Billed Cuckoo all in camp. This is a hardly ever seen White faced Owl nest high in a giant Mopani Tree near reception at Sirheni Camp

[nan]

wow superb

[Alf]

I heard yesterday that they won't rebuild the Sirheni dam. That is so sad. The camp is not the same without the river

[Richprins]

Was there not some water anyway, Alf? Water was there right through the dry season in 2012, not much, but you only need a bit?

Or did the dam break after that?

Great pic, Peter!

[Alf]

There was a bit of water infront of unit 10 and the boma. The rest of the river is dry. But i must add that the camp are looked after by Paul that welcomed us at reception. I see 3 bungalows were newly thatched and everything super clean and nice. Well done Sirheni

[Alf]

Sirheni is my absolute favorite camp

We got unit no 15, unpacked and enjoyed peace and quiet. Only 3 units occupied for the night.



Our view of the dry river, so sad that SP won't rebuild the dam wall





View of no 14



No 15 stoep


Elephants in the river infront of cottages 9 and 10


View of cottage no 8

[nan]

from cottage Nr 15
28.3.2011... when water was still flowing









and Ellies had to swim for crossing

[Lisbeth]

Looks enchanting, Nan

[Alf]

Now one can see the difference when the river are full and when dry. It's like two different worlds.