of us were really budding David Attenburoughs!

Next we had a drive further into the park, we couldn’t go too far as the gates closed at 5.30 and you had to be back at your camp by then, otherwise you would be fined. Also we didn’t think it would be a good idea to get stuck inside the park with hungry animals that feed at night!!! The speed limit within the park is restricted to 40 km per hour for obvious reasons but we went a little bit slower as most people we had talked to recommended going slower as there is more chance of spotting things.

The next animals we saw were zebras and there was loads of them, it is an incredible feeling seeing these creatures in the wild rather than in a zoo. Although all of the animals inside Kruger are fenced in and used to cars they are

certainly not domesticated in any way. It was lovely to be driving along with all of the windows down all eagerly looking for the next animal or bird on our chart! We also saw a herd of wildebeest and a whole variety of birds. After staying on the main road we decided to head off on one of the side roads and check out a watering hole. We weren’t sure if we would make it that far due to time restrictions but we all thought we’d go as far as we could.

We didn’t quite make the watering hole but it was just good to be out and about. It was a joy to watch the sun setting over these vast plains and the colours changing hues in the pre-sunset light. We passed by the zebras once more and then saw some warthogs, which are really funny little things. We also saw the tail of something, I thought it was a cheetah but I didn’t really know if it was or was just wishful thi