We recently did a self-drive to the Kruger Nationa...

We recently did a self-drive to the Kruger National Park. As keen bird-watchers we never get far as driving less than 20km per hour offers the best opportunity of spotting birds in the trees and bush. Most of our driving centered between the Malelane Gate, Skukuza Rest Camp and Lower Sabie Rest Camp. It was a very successful three days. We saw 4 of the big 5 animals. Unfortunately the threatened rhino are difficult to spot these days . But plenty of elephant was ready to entertain us around every hook and cranny. Huge African bulls with long spectacular teeth, many really big females towed by their tiny baby calfs, plenty young teenagers all to keen to trumpeter and trying to scare one by flapping their ears! But do remember elephants are dangerous wild animals therefore DO NOT get too close and keep your car engine ready and in gear to move out of their way if they are coming your way. We saw a leopard stalking a herd of impala and a family of lions lazing in the sun while their young were playing around. There were more than a 100 buffalo crossing the road and grazing all around us. Later we found them lying in the riverbed - truly amazing.
We identified many birds and tried to photograph a few of the birds around water areas.
Overall we had an exciting time more than meeting our expectations.