Wildlife reserve

Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary

André Craye talks about the Bushbabies monkey sanctuary in Magaliesberg, South Africa (e.g. history, goals, visitors centre). Continue reading

Wild Horses and Technology

At the Oostvaardersplassen, there's a viewpoint overlooking a huge plain that always reminds us of Africa. Occassionally we see herds of Heck Cows and at other times herds of Red Deer. Continue reading

Elephant Roadblock (Kruger Park)

March 2008. It was hot! About 32 degrees and no wind at all. The region we were driving through was dry and dusty. We were on route to Shingwedzi camp and it was around 3 pm Continue reading

Muzi Pan Canoeing – Zulu Culture, Hippos, Wetland Creatures

Canoeing at Muzi Pan is an incredible experience ... not knowing when/if a crocodile or hippo will pop up next to your canoe. Temba, the guide, offers a wonderful cultural interpretation of the area and wildlife. Continue reading

Orpen Bush Walk (Kruger Park)

In the hot, baking sun we drudged ourselves, albeit rather willingly, behind two armed game rangers from Orpen Camp in the Kruger National Park. Our guides, Carol and Thomas, had fetched us in their open game-drive vehicle from the ablution facilities at Tamboti Tented Camp where we were staying. After introducing themselves and giving us a briefing of the walk, we headed out into the bumpy bushveld. Continue reading

Self-drive (Tips) Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve

On my birthday, Marcel and I headed out to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, about 40-min drive from Leopard Walk Lodge where we were staying. We arrived nice and early as the gates opened, and after signing in, we were rewarded with a lovely sighting of warthogs right at the gates. What a fab start to the game drive! The sun was shining and the wildlife obliging.

The office manager had shown us various routes we could take, so with map in hand, we headed out, eagerly taking in the helpful spotting tips and great overview of the animals we might catch a glimpse of. Continue reading

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