The Mahonie Loop is right next to the Punda Maria Rest Camp in northern Kruger Park and is a treasure trove of wildlife.

We did this drive twice during our trip, once with the ranger guides from Punda Maria and once on our own the following day.  Although I am primarily a birder, there are plenty of animals in this area so traditional safari goers won’t be disappointed.  You can see photos of our night drive on the Punda Maria post.  Below, these photos are of birds we saw during our afternoon drive.  We had been hoping for Brown-headed Parrots which are regularly seen here but couldn’t find them.

The Mahonie Loop is listed as one of Siyabona’s Top Ten Birding Drives in Kruger National Park.

Here’s a few photos from our trip in April 2009.

Mousebirds froom Kruger Park