These photos were taken on my most recent visit to the Kruger National Park, During Which I went on the Olifants walking trail. If you love nature and being outdoors, then I strongly recommend you take part in at least one of the many trails on offer in the park in your lifetime. The trails are not too tough and can be managed quite comfortably by most people. You are accompanied by 2 very experienced rangers whose knowledge is very insightful. They ensure you are well aware of what to expect before embarking on any of the guided walks. At night you stay in basic but comfortable huts in a fenced off private campsite. If you can afford to pay the very reasonable amount of approximately R3000.00 per person, it is definitely worth your while. You will see aspects of the park that you are unable to witness from the confines of your car. All your meals and accommodation for 3 nights are included, as well as 4 guided walks in the park.
Yellow Billed Stork
Elephant
The sunset over the waterhole where we stopped for sundowners on the last night of the trip.
The 4X4 Vehicle that took us to the walking trails
Our private campsite on the banks of the Olifants river.
A young impala making a feeble attempt at hiding from us behind a tuft of grass. The Mother ran off in the opposite direction, apparently in order to try to distract our attention.
A close up of the flowers from a sicklebush
(aka kalahari christmas tree)
One of the wolf spiders that were hunting in amongst the fallen leaves and twigs in the campsite. These spiders are quite easily spotted by shining a torch in the leaves and looking out for the blue reflection from their eyes.
Our guide, Shambock, showing us just why Hippos are so dangerous. Those teeth look like they could do a lot of damage.
One of the many Baobab trees we came across on our walks.
Yellow Billed Stork
Elephant
The sunset over the waterhole where we stopped for sundowners on the last night of the trip.
The 4X4 Vehicle that took us to the walking trails
Our private campsite on the banks of the Olifants river.
A young impala making a feeble attempt at hiding from us behind a tuft of grass. The Mother ran off in the opposite direction, apparently in order to try to distract our attention.
A close up of the flowers from a sicklebush
One of the wolf spiders that were hunting in amongst the fallen leaves and twigs in the campsite. These spiders are quite easily spotted by shining a torch in the leaves and looking out for the blue reflection from their eyes.
Our guide, Shambock, showing us just why Hippos are so dangerous. Those teeth look like they could do a lot of damage.
One of the many Baobab trees we came across on our walks. 
