17 July 2015
Our highlight
this morning was seeing lion cubs play around. As we arrived at the sighting we
were lucky to come into a nice spot where we could see them nicely.
Three of them
were tumbling over each other and stalking each other while a fourth was being
adventures and explored between the rocks. Mum was there too, but snoozing
between the rocks and let them go on. When it was time to go we were unable to
move much as a lot of traffic was given us a major traffic jam and we just
couldn't get through. However it came with a bonus as the second mother of the
cubs (there are two mothers, not sure which has how many cubs on these rocks)
came walking through the traffic. She had not a care in the world for the cars
and walked up the rocks where she greeted the babysitting mum. And then of
course the cubs, who were happy to see her too. When the family went to snooze
all together an opening appeared in traffic and we took our opportunity to
leave this great sighting.
This afternoon
we came across a crash of four white rhinos. They were walking around in a
meadow and then it looked like they might cross. So we sat and waited patiently
for the rhinos to investigate us and see if we were any danger to them. A
SANParks helicopter was flying over three times around this time and it made
the rhinos quite nervous about the strange noises. One of them started to
panic, but one of the others put her straight again and all settled down. It
settled down enough for the rhinos to finally cross. Well, half-way they did
and then stood three in a row looking at us blocking the road, before walking
off into the bush on the other side.
Nonetheless
giving us a great photo opportunity of this magnificent species!
Other interesting
sightings: a steenbok, waterbucks, a lone vervet monkey, hyenas, impalas,
elephants, zebras, common grey duiker, reedbucks, a large herd of buffalos
crossing the road as well as some lone bulls, kudus and giraffes.
18 July 2015
On our last
morning we experienced how cold it can get during the South African winter in
the Lowveld! Wrapped in multiple blankets we set off for our last drive of this
safari. It turns out most animals were hiding away from the cold. Smart choice,
but therefore a bit of a quiet drive for us. We did see a new animal for the
last remaining guests: two klipspringers. These antelopes have a good
thermoregulatory fur so the cold didn't bother them at all.
We also came
across our last sightings of elephants, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, kudus,
common grey duikers and our last sighting before exiting the park was impalas.
Even on the KMI Airport we saw them again!
I hope all our
guests during this safari enjoyed their time with us and I hope they all
continued their travels safely. Thank you for joining us George and Timeya,
Brent, Niek and Ruth as well as Emilio Sr, Emilio Jr, Daniel and Carmen! Maybe
one day we'll see you back with us.
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