Mopani Rest Camp does not have camping but nearby Tzendze is their rustic satellite camp for tents and caravans. Checking in has to be done at Mopani’s reception. There are no baboon or monkey problems here. There is no shop, no fuel station and no electricity. The ablutions and kitchens are lit by solar power. There are fridges and freezers available for the free use of campers . We were allocated Camp Site 32 on the perimeter and it was perfect for two caravans. Today was our last day at this awesome camp.
The facilities are beautifully maintained by Rodgerh and Elena. They are both extremely friendly and helpful. Rodgerh has a facebook page called Rodgher Tzendze where he regularly posts photographs of the birds he is so passionate about. Each evening one or both of them come around to greet the guests and to ensure that everyone is happy.
Below I am posting some photos of the facilities.








This morning we woke up a little later than usual and only left camp at 8:30. The Earl needed to finalise things for the replacing of our cracked windscreen so decided to go straight to Mopani, make the necessary phone calls, blog and then have breakfast before going for our game drive so we did not go in tandem with Cathy and Alec today. The windscreen will be replaced when we are at Berg En Dal and close to Malelane.
It was ‘cold’ today, the maximum temperature only reaching 23 degrees C. We left Mopani at 10:30 did a long drive on the H14 ending up at Letaba Camp and then drove back on the H1-6. We arrived back at camp at quarter to four.
We got three lovely birds at Mopani Rest Camp.



Once on our drive we started to see the regulars.


Just let them try!
Looking down on the river bed we saw zebra and elephants fraternising with each other.



We stopped at Letaba to check out the campsite and to have a coffee at the restaurant. The campsite was pretty full! We hope we find a good site tomorrow.


On the H1-6 just outside Letaba we photographed a lovey male kudu resting in the shade of the trees. His friend was nearby too.



How does an elephant hide?





Once back at camp took down the canopy and packed up as much as possible. Cathy and Alec provided some delicious pork rashers and steak for the Earl to braai and we had this with potato done in tinfoil on the fire as well as some lovely gems and a salad. We were all feeling a little sad that it would be goodbye to Tzenze the following morning. Lataba here we come!
Your cold days are like mine 😂 Great photos and how does an elephant hide?
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Surprisingly well. 😃 Such a huge creature yet he makes a surprise appearance all too often. 😱
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Each sad goodbye heralds a new adventure.
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Absolutely
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It’s looks a lovely clean and tidy camp site. Lovely animals sightings as well. Drive safe and enjoy your next camp site.
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