Lower Sabie 1 June to 27 June

1 June 2016

We packed up slowly and leisurely over 2 days and were waiting for the gates to open at 06h00 for an early departure from Satara. We traveled at 50 Kph with the intention of getting to Lower Sabie as quickly as possible, for two reasons, one to try for a good site, and two, Lettie wanted to make Kruger bookings for next year as the bookings opened at 07h30 for May 2017.

Traveling down from Satara to Lower Sabie we saw 2 groups of Rhino and 2 prides of Lion as well as general game, we only slowed for a quick look and moved on, people thought we were mad not stopping for Lion.

Good to say we achieved both we got the best site at Lower Sabie and we got the bookings we wanted for next year. Two out of Two for getting the best site at Satara and Lower Sabie, a first for us.

As you can see we packed out all the canvas to make us comfortable, private and cool (warm) for the next month at Lower Sabie.

corner next to Ablutions

Lion on the way to LS

Girvana water hole

A great Photo of a Vervet peaking from behind a stump

Because of the Drought we have not seen many Buffalo around Satara, so were happy to see our first reasonable herd.










We came across an Impala sounding the alarm call, I noticed Leopard spoor around and scanned in the direction the Impala was looking. I vaguely spotted a dead impala hanging in the tree but no Leopard, we sat for a while watching some Baboon making their way in our direction, when suddenly this Leopard broke cover, obviously not wanting to take on the Baboons. I only managed this one shot.

Last photo from Satara of lion on a Kill

Tail up angry Rhino

Huge Croc at Sunset dam (GODZILLE)

Sunset Dam the typical photo