Africa Wild

I think it's time to fully round off this TT, and what better way to do so than with our best rhino sighting of the trip. We spent about half an hour with this chap and were the only people at the sighting which was very cool

Initially he was a good distance away but clearly visible





Some zebra were aware of the situation and photo-bombed when they saw the opportunity



He then started slowly meandering his way towards us and came quite close which brought silence to the car







Something spooked him, and he decided to double-back round to a slight rise so we rolled down the road and again ended up very close to him for what was probably the best photographic angle I've ever had of a blackie



Oxpeckers were doing a good job of keeping him clean





Finally he moved further away behind some bushes, but only after a nice parting shot




As I said before, I'm scared to go back to MZNP after this trip as I'm worried it will feel like a let down after all the magnificent sightings we had this time round

There were so many highlights, but for me the quality of the aardwolf sightings, seeing the cheetah several times at sunset, finding the grey rhebok, being chased by the lionesses and spending such quality time with this blackie will stay etched in my memory forever

For those of you who've been following along and/or adding comments thank you
I hope you've enjoyed the journey as much as we did at the time

I'm seriously jealous now and consider not to talk to you ever again

What an extraterrestial sighting!!!

And once again, it came marching towards you. That's just too much to be true

I fully understand your hesitation about another visit... It's more than difficult to top this or at least have a similarly exciting trip.

Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. Even if it left me speechless, jealous and what have you at times,
I totally enjoyed your sightings and despite my quibs about your luck, I'm happy for you, the kids and the SO that MZ treated you so well

Beautiful blackie sightings! They are so curious! Amazing to get so close!

I have already thanked you for this amazing trip to Mountain Zebra NP, but I must mention the last black rhino sighting.......

Mel wrote:I'm seriously jealous now and consider not to talk to you ever again

Mel I stopped a long time back PJL great shots again

If you worried about being chased by a lion go back and get some practice as you will need it for KG

Even more stunning black rhino pics. This was obviously a great sighting and experience for you.

Roll on your next trip there.

Missed the end, Peej!

Definitely a different blackie, man...look at the second horn!


the quality of the aardwolf sightings

Ja, one doesn't want a feeble aardwolf sighting...a waste of time that!


Seriously, this was astounding, along with good storytelling!

PJL,

really impressive and magnificent shots of a fantastic trip - Hopefully one day I also can visit this park too as it looks more than worth according to all the beautiful landscape impressions and for sure your sightings were incredible you had

Indeed a great experience in picture and words.
That's what these national parks are all about.
The visitor needs to set oneself aside and so enjoy
these moments of beauty and wonderland that each
park has on offer. Well done PJL, may the memories
linger forever,.....