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Part 7: 'Who's spotted a Trabant?' If you visit Kruger Park, the expectation is that you'll see the Big Five. You know, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, Land Rover, BMW. At least that's what I imagine the animals doing. I'm a Gary Larson fan, and I'm sure he must have a cartoon somewhere with the animals lurking behind bushes with their checklists, ticking off the models of vehicles as they pass. |
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"I've got three Mazdas and a top-of-the-range Land Cruiser". "Well I've got a Reliant Robin (on the endangered species list) and I think I spotted the almost extinct Austin Allegro". |
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| Meanwhile the occupants of the vehicles sit with their lists peering vainly through the long grass hoping to spot at least an elephant. You won't believe how easy it is for an elephant to hide behind a shrub. Believe me, the reason they don't let you get out of your cars in Kruger is because you could have a lion stealing your cellphone before you knew it was there. Their next meal depends on being silent. |
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| Cynicism aside, I enjoyed my quick trip into Kruger. I saw more than I expected, and the bird life is amazing, although most tourists don't even notice them. It just made me want to return on foot. They do have organised treks into Kruger, accompanied by an armed guard. I presume (hope) that's to shoot any tourists who upset the animals. What I really loved was the pricing structure. It costs a foreigner like me the same to go into Kruger for the day as for a South African to get an annual pass. Still cheap for me at about 10 pounds. There are times I don't mind being fleeced. |
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I'm sure that the animals were disappointed by our boring old VW Polo. Nil points there. Sid Verber 17th April 2004
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