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Kruger Day 8 - Lower Sabie

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On the road again heading to Lower Sabie, hoping for a much quieter day travelwise, in an attempt not to dash around and limit the kms.  Lower Sabie is an excellent area for wildlife and today there was plenty of activity with over forty giraffe and plenty of elephant indulging within the shallows of the river. The views across the river from the Lower Sabie are magnificent. The park authorities really should seek to limit the number of zebra crossings. Another opportunity to jump out the car at Ntandanyathi Game Viewing Hide that was relatively quiet with a few lurking elephant. The river held a three  African jacana and a couple of  black crake while lesser striped swallow zipped past the hide. While staying at Lower Sabie rest camp, we were tipped off about a nearby lion sighting just a short drive up the road. Armed with half-remembered directions and a bit of luck, we somehow found the spot on our first attempt. Tucked away from the midday heat, was a small f...