We were out and about and I thought to show a few pics.
1 Buffalo
Some pics from the last few weeks
Some Gemsbok
Giraffe walking away from us...at this stage we were also walking around, so it was nice to actually walk with them.
Kudu bul.
Meerkat or Suricate. The little one was kept savely out of harms way.
Rock Agama
Roan antilope...not impressed with our interference.
Buffalo (700kg) having a nap.
Rock Dassie...having a sunny nap, also looking out for raptors.
Another one having breakfast.
Eland walking up a hill. Big at shoulder height 1.7m and approx. 700kg.
Another Gemsbok...love these they are spectacular.
Ground squirrel
Giraffe's - we were lucky enough the find them a few times.
Nice! I'd be very nervous that close to those Buffalo!
Resin
Some Red Hartebeest having a disagreement.
One of the smaller buck, Steenbok (50cm Shoulder height and about 11kg)
Blue wildebeest...usually find them in herds of 10+ up to hundreds.
Warthogs just had a drink - we saw lots of the "policemen", with their tail jumping up, when the get a fright.
This is a Water Leguaan...a special find.
Finally a zebra...
Hope you enjoyed the pics!
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1041416/
For those who would like to see the birds follow above link.
Yeah Resin, the buffalo was taken in the Mokale park, and it's not advised to walk among them.
Thanks for a really interesting thread, Little. I looooooooove Giraffe. Good capture of the Red Hartebeest. Are there any rhinos where you were?
Yes, but unfortunately we did not see any....
How neat to see! Thanks for sharing!
What great pictures little-thing. I enjoyed them.
There is a newbe on the Pets forum. He's from Xai Xai Mozanbique. I beleive it's near South Africa. User name westraad, His name is Isaac.
Link
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1038693/
Thank Cando and Juneybug...glad you enjoyed them....I already long to get out there again...maybe this weekend!
We shall expect more pictures, they are amazing. I love the giraffes too, they have always been amongst my favorite animals. Great pictures, we want more.
Really enjoying the virtual safari here, thanks so much for posting, that's a dream trip of mine, doing a safari!
We just had friends from Canada visiting for the weekend, left this morning. She's from So. Africa although she's been in the country now for 30 years, she still has her lovely accent. She often talks of the wildlife seen while on holidays in Kruger Park.
Doh, edited for park spelling!
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Calif, yes Kruger park is a big and lovely place to visit, you need a good week to drive from the bottom to the top end. You can do it faster, but it would not give time to turn on the side-roads. Best time to visit is just after winter and before the summer when thunderstorms and rain do turn the park "lush green", making it much more difficult to see animals.
Wow did I ever enjoy looking at your thread. Great wildlife. I can only imagine, the thrill of seeing all those animals in person. I will certainly be watching for more.
Thanks burn...I'm itching for more...just hope for a good weather weekend!
Oh, Little_things, I love your pic. Especially the water buffalo. But they are all great.
Thank you.
Charleen