Ngwenya Lodge is situated on the southern perimeter of the Kruger Park. Each of its separate lodges has a high vantage point, looking directly over the Crocodile River and into the park itself. An electric fence on the southern bank of the river prevents (most of!) the dangerous wild animals from getting out of the park. We felt very privileged to be there and are very grateful to Phil and Debbie for allowing us to use their wonderful property. Each day, we were able to travel the short distance to the Crocodile Bridge gate (crossing a low causeway... more about this later) and drive into the Kruger Park. In addition to the luxury accommodation and stunning location, catering services were provided by Mom, Jackie, Des, Edna & Dad, all of whose efforts contributed to making this a holiday to remember!

On the road to Ngwenya. A stop for petrol, toilets and padkos!

Below. The last part of the journey was on a gravel road. Fortunately, it wasn't a very long road.

From the private bedroom balcony, we saw buffalo and rhino (at least).

Our first meal was another one of Des's braais. It was delicious!

Above (left): A Golden Oriel, like the one seen by Geoff from the balcony (right).

After a spot of bird watching, it was time for a drink on the terrace adjacent to the restaurant

Anyone for scrabble?
Bruce got soundly beaten by his mother!

Des, determined to find a leopard for us.

Later, the mother of all rain storms!

Later still, a brilliant sunset

A final pose for the camera as we prepared to leave for home

Another panorama shot of the view from our balcony

Above: Health and safety doesn't appear
to be a priority. It is fairly common
to see people riding on bakkies like this.

Above: On the road home, shortly before getting
a speeding fine and encountering the worst
thunderstorm ever!