Africa Wild

Pumbaa wrote:Still love these landscape shots, Bushveld Jock,

and even a scorpion

After seeing the scorpion it was quite difficult to convince myself to go for a hike up the rocky outcrop near die Toon and without imagining snake or scorpions above me when climbing up. Got back safely at the car again.

Richprins wrote:A bit too far off the beaten track, with heat!

But fascinating, BJ!

That's for sure and no shop nearby. Did not count but we drank quite a lot of cooldrink and water during the 4 days in the park. No drinking water available in the camp so if you ever plan take enough water and juice.

Flutterby wrote:It really is desolate, but still beautiful!

Its very far off, but possible to do from both South Africa and Namibia side. Maybe your SO and BB will love the river for fishing or just drifting in a canoe.

Lisbeth wrote:Fascinating landscapes

It varies quite a lot and so many different rock formation and vegetation throughout the park. Wish I can go again.

I bet it was hot and very dry. Yet the rugged beauty is captivating.
Stunning photography again.
Very scary scorpion

nan wrote:How plants can grow in such ground
it's a wonder of nature... one more

nice little scorpion, seems to be a little bit hairy

love the 4th picture (tree in the sky)

It a miracle indeed nan. The temperature is only pleasant early morning and sometimes a mist called malmokkies that covers the park early in the morning providing a vital source of water. We found there was still a lot of wet areas in the small dry rivers that runs down to the Orange river where antelope or baboons can come and drink.

puppy wrote:I bet it was hot and very dry. Yet the rugged beauty is captivating.
Stunning photography again.
Very scary scorpion

Difficult to describe how hot is was because it will be an understatement. Felt like a survival trip and just made it with 2 liters of water left after consuming about 20 liters between the 3 of us. However will do it again, but closer to winter or rather in spring.

SO had to do a few dancing steps while taking the photos of the scorpion. This little guy was quite aggressive and in attack mode.

Day 4: Tatasberg Wilderness Camp

Along the way back we saw more Klipspringers and baboons on the way down to Tatasberg. Late afternoon it was time for a swim again and then watching the sun set. If you want more action take a canoe along or go fishing in the river. I am no fisherman, but if you are interest you can catch large barbels of over 30 kg, large size small mouth yellowfish and carp . When you go swimming you will certainly know of their presence as they might nibble on your toes or just give you a big fright. Fishing will be on catch and release base and only the carp can be kept to eat. The scenery around the river is exceptional and wish I could have taken a photo while swimming. At least SO got a few pics from the side-line.

On the way back from Kokerboomkloof:



Having fun on the Orange river in canoes:



Tatasberg camp:





Small Shepherds tree growing out of a rock at the camp with the sun setting on the last day at Tatasberg:

The last three photos are sensational

Day 5: Tatasberg to Ganakouriep Wilderness Camp

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