Ellie's galore and more! (May 2017)

[nan]

wow Kitties galore

[All-Nature]

Yah, the Sanparks have become too expensive We will be doing the same when we go to Kruger in February . The only handicap is that one cannot go further than a days drive. Addo is so much smaller and it is a good solution
Looks like a lovely garden and very quiet

The prices will be increasing once more in October
Yep in Kruger the distances are so much further - depending on which camps one wants to stay at
Addo worked well for us as you rightfully said is small enough to do it this way

[All-Nature]

wow Kitties galore

nan There were 5 cats and 3 dogs one of the dogs also visited us daily
The Jack Russel gave those cats a run for their money!

[Pumbaa]

Thanks All-Nature,

the view from your deck is breahtaking and then dassies and kitty cats - For sure a more than wonderful place

[Lisbeth]

Sweet pussy cats

[Flutterby]

Cute kitties!

[Richprins]

Rather interbred Africa Wild cats!

[Mel]

The colouring has washed off of those on the left

[All-Nature]

Thanks All-Nature,

the view from your deck is breahtaking and then dassies and kitty cats - For sure a more than wonderful place

Pumbaa the Dassies were climbing fallen logs and enjoyed the warm sun

Lis, Flutterby, RP and Mel the kitties were

[All-Nature]

This post we will backtrack a bit as we were far too early to book into our accommodation on our first day, so we decided to enter at Matyolweni and drive through Addo and exit at the main gate.
Then head out to our accommodation at Avoca River Cabins.
Who wants to waste precious time when it can be spent with some animals.
The following are some of the animals we saw on our arrival and on our way through.
I am sure you will see far too many Ellies for everyones liking, but hey we are in Ellie world!
We saw all shapes and sizes, who cannot say they are just such magnificent creatures and to crown it all super chilled and friendly in Addo!!
Our first animal was not an Ellie but rather one who is noted for scratching in dung and rolling balls!

First up was this Denham's (Stanley) Bustard
Thanks to PJL and nan for the correct name



Next up Jackal Buzzard



Lovely group of Hartebeest



Was great to see some teenagers amongst them



Ellie Mon and cutie strutting their stuff



Nice congregation of this thirsty bunch at the waterhole







Zebra giving us a nice pose



Hadedah Ibis - shimmering in the sun



Inquisitive face of this lovely young Kudu



These two Ostriches enjoying the early morning feeding time



This ground snail left a wet track behind it as it moved along



These resident South African Shelducks at Hapoor dam



Not one Ellie to be seen – Wrong time of day!
The Kudu were in abundance in the Park and could be seen around every corner.

Just adore this face



While having sundowner and snacks on the deck on our first evening, we had this lovely sunset!



Stunning relaxing day in the Park - who could wish for anything more - Just a perfect end to the day *sigh*!