Day 34 First Elephant Sighting Of Our Trip
The first of many sightings we had of elephant on this trip to Kruger. He was so enjoying those tasty leaves and it looked as though nothing in the world could bother him.
Later in the trip we were almost rammed by an elephant that charged out at us from behind a bush whilst at the same time, trumpeting so loudly. What an adrenaline rush ... not something I would like to repeat in a hurry.
Day 33 Waterbuck In The Grass
Waterbuck are such gracious animals always in the grasses and reeds and stay close to water. They have a rough, shaggy, grey coat with a white ring around their rump. They use the water to escape from the predators.
Day 31 Battle Of The Smallest Creatures
We came across this female boomslang attacking a chameleon. The chameleon put up such a valiant fight and at one stage actually bit the boomslang on the head. The chameleon eventually chased the snake off but sad to say the snake is venomous and the poor chameleon will not survive.
Day 30 First day in Kruger National Park
Our first day in Kruger National Park and this is the gorgeous view of the Sabie River.
Day 28 Yellow-Billed Duck
The stunning colours of the blue wing and the yellow beak are too beautiful.
Day 27 A Little Calf Watching Us
Little calf watching us from between the fencing, love those big eyes.
Day 24 A Purple Heron In The Flowers
A Purple Heron out scouting for food among the flowers.
Day 21 This Time Next Week We Will Be In Kruger
This time next week we will be in Sukuza in the Kruger National Park and would be out and about on our first drive.
We have never been so far South before but are hoping to see Wild Dogs and Cheetah, both of which we have never encountered in the wild before. It is more than that it is the open spaces, the unexpected sightings, the wonder at just being there in the wild, it is also the sounds and smells.
I cannot wait the excitement is already mounting, checklists have been drawn up, camera gear to the ready and Kruger here we come.
Day 20 Today Is Penguin Awareness Day
Today is Penguin awareness day and as such here is our African Penguin, Brilpikkewyn in Afrikaans. They make a loud donkey-like braying sound and are presently on the endangered list due to a variety of reasons, pollution, disturbances at their breeding grounds and competing with fisheries for their food.
We saw them at Simonstown at the Boulders. They are strange yet endearing characters we must look after them.
Day 17 Steppe Buzzards Visit The Cape Again
Steppe Buzzards migrate to the Cape each year from the Russian climes, they are magnificent raptors with colour ranging from near white to the darkest chocolate brown and every mix of colours in between.
They are of the most beautiful raptors to be seen.