Yes, I know Lake Panic is close to Skukuza, not Pretoriuskop, but still – we couldn’t resist visiting it whenever we were in the area!
This hide is nothing short of magical. Built right at the water’s edge, it offers close-up views and wonderful photographic angles, making every visit an exciting experience.
The dam attracts a remarkable variety of birdlife. We spent time watching African jacanas delicately stepping across floating vegetation, while herons, darters and cormorants patiently hunted in the shallows. A pair of Pied Wagtails appeared to have been nesting in a hollow in the tree stump in front of the hide.
The Green-backed (Striated) herons where also out in full force, as always!
