Kruger Diary 2012

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Sorry guys, been really busy this weekend with studying, projects and friends but finally got some free time so let me continue! ;-) :O^ O\/

More pics....

The tssesebe and its little calf who could have only been 2 days old or so! ;-)

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The calf on its own, SO CUTE!

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The regular bushbuck at Letaba.

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An ellie with his lunch. =O: ^0^

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A teenager showing us who is boss! ^0^

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Mother and possibly twins! :-?

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Will post more later on or tomorrow....stay tuned as there were some nice sightings on the third day! ;-)


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Great pics of the Tsessebe and ellies Bush Brat. \O

More please. 0()


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Wonderful sighting of the Tsessie calf and I also love your Ellie shots ^Q^ ^Q^


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Love the tsessebe chick! Sweeeet! O:V

Oh, and I see you practised on the bummer skills. -O
I actually like shots like that. \O


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Thanks for the compliments guys, means a lot to know you are on board with the TR and like my pics! ;-) \O

Pic of the Day

1st : Tsessebe calf drinking from its mother

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Runner Up : Zebra at Mooiplas Waterhole

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29/09/2012 : Letaba to Satara

Temp. : 22º C - 30º C
Day's Mileage : 187 km's

Waterholes Visited : Ngotso, Nsemani, Grivana, Gudzani

Morning Route : Letaba - H1-4 - S90 - S41 - S100 - Nsemani Dam - Satara
Afternoon Route : Satara - H7 - S12 - Nsemani Dam - S100 - Satara

Left Letaba at : 05 : 57am
Got back to camp at : 05 : 56pm

Animals Seen

Baboon
Buffs
Crocs
Ellies
Giraffe
Hyena
Hippo
Impala
Kudu
Lion
Vervet Monkey
White Rhino
Steenbok
Warthog
Waterbuck
African Wild Cat
Wildebeest
Zebra


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That zebbie looks like it's got 2 heads!! -O


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BB - you got some lovely shots here. \O

The baby Tsessebe is beautiful ... and a pic of it feeding... luv it. ^Q^

I am impressed with your pic of the teenage ellie - you managed to keep put and take it. Super (I would've dived for the floor -O )

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The Brat definitely overcame his fear of ellies on this trip!! \O


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Well Played Brat!
He is now Brat the Elephant Adventurer O:V


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You stayed out the whole day? No break at lunch and for some siesta? :shock:
WOW, that's what I call determined! \O


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