The Straw that broke the Mountain Zebra's Back

[Pumbaa]

WoW Mel,

quite incredible lions shots - Great they were that close

Then love the scenery shots, the fighting Zebras and the raven

[Flutterby]

Lovely lion pics.

[Richprins]

He can't even reach the floor with his feet

We stand on the women's ankles, Mello, even as adults! Saves our feet from getting muddy if it is wet!


Great scenic shots and Lions!

[Mel]

Why haven't I thought of that kind of male behaviour?! Stupid me

[Mel]

Lions instead of Cheetahs

Incredible... isn't it... You take part in a professional cheetah "hunt" and get a far off cheetah, but the lions never fail you.
Not even in Mountain Zebra...

[Mel]

Mosque swallow ( I cannot see any white though )

Yeah, same thought here and that's why I didn't go for that one... And according to the MZNP bird list, they don't occur here.
To be honest, I'm hoping for an alpine swift, but probably not

[Mel]

Friday, 1 April 2016

This was it... leaving day had come And despite the atrocities with the guesthouse, we had enjoyed being in the park tremendously

The morning started off rather eerily...





... and it reminded us a lot of the last time when the clouds were hanging just as low and making it impossible for decent photos

[Mel]

But up on Rooiplat Loop, I did get my best crane shot ever



And even in the valley, just before leaving, it was alright:



An unexpected sighting, too, since spoonbills are not there by default

[Mel]

Well, this was it... I told you I was determined to finish before I leave for the next trip... and miraculously I managed

And btw, we'll be back in Mountain Zebra next Easter. Approximately at the same time and definitely in the same location. We have once to experience what it is like out there with no noises (at least we hope so ). Plus, being in the guesthouse is very close to being in the KTP. Not accommodation wise (far too luxurious ), but when it comes to being deserted. And that's even better than in the KTP because you're in an unfenced camp without anyone "watching" all the time. And despite the stiff increase for the nightly rate, we won't pay more than this time because we did get a compensation out of the failing electricity.

Thanks to all of you who were patient enough to check in here time and again.

[Dewi]

Love your scenery pics Mel.

Great pic of the blue crane.

Enjoyed your TT here. Hope you get even betterer sightings on your upcoming trip.

Your swallows are lesser striped I think.