MWT – Kruger National Park Day 5

Sunrise

It was our last day in Kruger...

Kruger National Park South Africa - Day 4

From sunrise on day four was full of safari sightings at Kruger National Park as we were greeted by baboons and followed by...

Kruger National Park South Africa – Day 3

Every day at Kruger began with a beautiful sunrise...

Kruger National Park South Africa – Day 2

Joan and I saw ALL the BIG 5 on our first day in Kruger National Park plus continued to see wildlife on the second day...

Kruger National Park South Africa – Day 1

After five days touring in South Africa Joan and I finally made it to Kruger National Park where I hoped to see abundant wildlife...

Giraffes at Kruger National Park

A most unusual animal, so tall and lanky, in fact the tallest mammal on earth plus one of the strongest and most peaceful. Read more about giraffes here.

SWF - Kruger National Park Sunset

After two days of cruising Kruger and seeing so much wildlife Joan and I took a night ride through the park. We hoped to see the nocturnal animals. Yet the best sighting of the evening was the glorious sunset.

To view more skies from around the world, or to share your own, go to Sky Watch Friday by clicking here.

Birds at Kruger National Park

Saddle-billed Stork, 5 ft tall with a 9 ft wingspan

Most people visit Kruger National Park in South Africa for the “Big 5” however birders can add to their life lists. And the vehicles with a “birders on board” sticker drive even slower than the rest.  Read more about the birds here.

Elephants in Kruger National Park

“I want to see an oliphant,” said Samwise to Frodo.

Read all about the huge and stately elephant here.

MWT – Lions at Kruger NP

I held my breath and my heart stopped beating as the lions walked no more than 10 feet (3.048 meters) from Joan’s truck, just ambling past up the road.  Read more about this lion experience here.