The eastern bank of the Crocodile River is exposed to the harsh afternoon sun, the hottest time of any day in the Garden. The trees are mainly deciduous and the undergrowth is somewhat sparse resembling the dry bushveld.. Numerous aloe and succulent species are to be seen here.
The wild custard apple, Annona senegalensis, which has pear-shaped fruits with reticulated markings is one of the trees found here.
