Kgalagadi Adventure – Twee Riviren Part Three

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Monday 14 August 2023 Twee Rivieren

This morning I planned to leave camp at 07:00 – the gate opening time. But it was freezing! So I only emerged from the duvet at quarter to seven, went to shower, and on my return persuaded the Earl that he ought to rise and shine. The temperature was 3 degrees C!

We gobbled down some boiled eggs and ham, drank a hot cup of coffee, took our meds, and then set off for the wild at 08:10.

Our route today was to Rooiputs Waterhole, then Kij Kij, up to Melkvlei picnic site, and then just another 11km to Gunong Waterhole. We were snuggled up in warm jackets and gloves but as the sun rose higher in the sky so did the temperature. By midday, it was 25 degrees C. We were dressed in layers and as the day warmed up the layers were shed.

The scenery in Kgalagdi is phenomenal. The beautiful red dunes really brighten the landscape and I love the contrast of colours.

“Omiword but it’s cold,” complained Russel Rock Crestel as he ruffled up his feathers to keep warm
The Rugby Team didn’t seem to mind as they decorated the landscape
Jack the Jackal was proud as punch as he trotted off to take breakfast to his cubs
The Rooiputs lions did not want to look at us – something else was attracting their attention
I’m tired of all this nonsense, I’m just going to lie here till it warms up!
The sisters agreed and stayed soaking up the sun all day.
Hi, I’m Goldy. It’s cold but my Tawny Eagle feathers keep me warm
At Kij Kij, the lions were conspicuous by their absence but the Namaqua Sandgrouse were enjoying the waterhole
The beautiful colours of the Kalahari
A Tawny surveys the scene
Melkvlei Picnic Site
It has clean facilities
Gemsbok enjoying a drink at Gunong Waterhole
This lot were at Rooiputs
There’s a water shortage in the Kalahari so Dust Baths are the order of the day!

This will be my last blog post for some time. We leave for Nossob tomorrow and there will be no internet connection until we return to Twee Rivieren on 25 August. Depending on what happens I may only blog again when we return home on 20 August.

Take care everyone till we meet again!

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