Africa Wild

Tent dweller wrote:mposthumus, LOVE,LOVE,LOVE,LOVE your photographs , you have made me a little sad as well because we are only able to go to Pretoriuskop again in Dec2013, I will just keep on looking at your photographs and maybe that will make things a little easier to handle.Thanks for making my day

Pretoriuskop is the third-largest camp in the Park. It is also one of the highest, coolest and wettest areas in Kruger. The latter results in tall grass and thick bush, making game-viewing difficult: during the high rainfall years the grass can reach heights of over two metres! However, there is a good game population, and I have had some very worthwhile sightings during long, dry spells, when much of the grass cover has been eaten or flattened.

The surrounding area holds plenty of white rhino, buffalo and kudu. Predators are well represented, with regular sightings of lion and leopard. Immediately west of the camp, several roads wind through an attractive area of rocky outcrops and koppies. Leopard are seen here from time to time, although, apart from the odd kudu, baboon troops, and small herds of impala, I have not had much luck on this route. However, it is a pleasant scenic drive, and very popular with visitors staying at Pretoriuskop. After exploring the loop roads, it is a good idea to head off on the H2-2 Voortrekker road. Wild dog and cheetah are sometimes seen in this area, although in the case of wild dog, sightings are unpredictable.

Another productive route to take is the main H1-1 road that leads to Numbi Gate, and turn right along the S1. I have seen plenty of lion and white rhino along this route, and the large Mestel Dam attracts general game.

A longer, but worthwhile drive would involve continuing on the S1 and onto the S3. This area can be exceptionally fruitful if you are looking for the Big Five.