Africa Wild

PJL wrote:

Mel wrote:I'm sure I would have needed new underwear if Valli Moosa had been basically in my car
But what an encounter!

The friends of ours who were watching the events also took video... I must see if they can send it to me

That would be interesting to watch!

We've had a couple of day visits to the park recently. Sightings have been a bit on the quieter side, but that's probably because the park received some really good rain just over a week ago - it's desperately needed in our area at the moment!

The loops in the south of the park have still been excellent for a variety of game. One highlight was a very distant sighting of 2 bushpigs on vukani loop



Mbotyi loop provided some great close buffalo and elephant encounters





The zebra were also pretty close, allowing for a few arty shots





Ngulube has seen plenty of lion action recently, but not when we were there
However we found a jackal buzzard very close to the road and some brimstone canaries giving a splash of colour





One good thing about the rain is that it brings the bugs out. This flightless dung beetle was having a bit of a tough day



Fortunately he righted himself eventually and continued with business as usual

The hyena pups are being seen regularly at Rooidam





But some people appeared to be having difficulty finding them



Our lion sightings have been a bit scarce, but with a bit of work we managed to find Gibson fast asleep in an area of the park not easily accessible to the general public



Other general game included plenty of kudu, a tiny elephant at Hapoor, as well as some majestic eland bulls in the afternoon sun











One great thing about the wetter weather is the sunsets. Here was the view at the end of the day last week with the skies lit up over Harveys tree

All your pics are superb!

The hyena pub is almost cute and I love the mini ellie

Good thing that you had some rain

Zebra's details will be nice for a.... carpet

love Jackal Buzzard, Beetle, baby ellie and of course portrait of the Eland
and little Hyena hidden "in" the tire

What superb stuff again, Peej!

Faultless pics, and bushpig!

Love the dung beetles!

WOW Your photos are always so impressive - great eye!

You're name is synonymous with "caracal" Wonderful pics over time, just superb.

Lion cubs, baby ellies, but my favorite are the lil' eland - have never seen one, nor many pictures of them.

And what a wonderful saga with the lions and buffs - exciting stuff, 'cause you never know what will happen next

for sharing all your excellent photos.

Impressive sightings and are truly amazing!!
To see Blackies ..A dream of mine still

Baby Hyena's at the den super cute! ..They can be so comical and are so inquisitive

Gorgeous Eland and... and... and

Still some nice sightings. The park does look dry , especially where you saw the bushpigs.