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Olifants Restcamp - Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Included with game drives and bush walks, mountain bike trails offer a new and interesting way to experience the veld.
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Afternoon Bush Walk, Dawn Game Drive, Morning Walk, Sunset Drive, Night DriveMountain Bike Trail - Morning/Afternoon or Full DayEnjoy bush barbecues on this Kruger Park safari Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities from the lookout platformDeep-space exploration with Astronomy Africa
Game viewing and sightseeing is possible from Olifants Camp where a shaded lookout platform is positioned for a guest's Kruger Park safari. Here you are sure to spot Hippopotamus, Crocodiles in the Olifants River as well as even the occasional Lion kill.
Kruger Park attractions include guided game walks around the Olifants River, which are the perfect way to learn more about the bush from close up. But the most exhilarating part of your holiday will be a trip out on a mountain bike trail ride.
Morning or evening bush braais (barbecues) can be enjoyed as you soak up the Kruger Park nightlife and warmth of a campfire while listening to the flickering night sounds on this Kruger Park safari and suggested itinerary.
Some of the wildlife found on a Kruger Park safari include: Lion, Hyena, Elephant, Leopard, Duiker, Waterbuck, Baboon, Impala, Kudu, Wildebeest, Zebra, Giraffe and Ostrich.
Deep-space Astronomy at Olifants Camp
This new offering at Olifants Camp combines afternoon and night game drives with sundowners and refreshments in the bush at sunset, followed by interesting, detailed information by specially trained guides on the Southern Hemisphere skies and African star lore.
Once dark, guests can view the stars and the planets and other heavenly bodies visible in the sky that night through a large telescope set up in the bush. [Read More...]
5 animals to seek:
Elephant Lion Hippopotamus Nile Crocodile Martial Eagle
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Olifants is situated in rugged veld on rhyolite / basalt soil. Lowveld cluster-leaf, Raisin Bush and Mopane are all prominent in the area. Just south of the river is the transition zone between thornveld and the mopane belt. Visitors can thus have the enriching experience of game viewing in both eco zones, on this Kruger Park safari.
In the camp itself there is a plethora of trees and plants, some that are scarce elsewhere in the park. A variety of aloe species are a real highlight and attraction on this Kruger Park safari. Next to the filling station there is a Sesame Bush. This is probably the only accessible place in the park where it can be seen.
In early spring the Sjambok Pod (yellow flowers) and Weeping Boerboon (red flowers) are both in bloom so the veld is a contrast of colour. Also look out for tree euphorbia, on your Kruger Park safari and suggested itinerary.
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Waterbuck
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The shy Waterbuck tends to choose long grass to graze in and feeds at dawn and dusk.
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Leopards
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Evening game drives provide spectacular viewing of Leopards, which usually hunt at night. Come and witness these predators kill their prey by tearing at their neck before dragging them up a tree.
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