Mosetlha Bush Camp

 After our family had been in Johannesburg for two days we headed into the Bush for a few nights at Mosetlha Bush Camp in Madikwe Game Preserve. We were so excited to see so many of the Big 5. In Africa when they refer to the Big 5 they are  talking about Lions, Elephants, Rhinos, Leopard, and  Cape Buffalo. After the first two game drives we had already seen lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, as well as a herd of wild dogs, wart hogs, wildebeest, zebra and lots of elands and gazelles. On the last day on the way out of the park we even saw a leopard sleeping in a tree.

Our camp was an eco lodge which basically meant that we went without electricity and running water for a few days. However, the camp was very comfortable.  It was well lit at night by solar and kerosene lanterns. The  toilets were VIP toilets (ventilated improved pit) and the showers were bucket showers. We heated our water for showers in a donkey broiler. We slept in canvas huts with twin beds. The picture above shows the donkey broiler that heats the water for showers and one of the huts. 

 This is where you pour the hot water for your shower.

 VIP toilet

Our sleeping quarters

we came so close to this pride of lions

a group of cheetahs laying under a tree

 A family of elephants crossed the road right in front of our vehicle

We watched as a pack of wild dogs were finishing off a fresh kill. They would go and eat a little then chase each other around our vehicle. We were so fascinated that we just sat there for about 15 minutes.

 



We had a wonderful time with the other guest and staff at the bush camp. So grateful for this amazing opportunity to share the wonders of Africa with our family.

 

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