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Hoedspruit predators and pretties
In this post: Of friend and foe in Hoedspruit, South Africa. Be aware: they’re not what you might think. Unless you’re a worm like yours truly.
This is the blog of Mark Wordsworm, the travelling worm. I’m a 40-year-old bookmark (give or take a few years) and I proudly boast my own Hallmark serial number, 95 HBM 80-1. You’ll probably want to read all about me and my Travelling Companion (the TC).
Today’s travel notes
Me and the TC (bless her fearless heart) have just spent a few days in Hoedspruit, South Africa. A land where the wild things roam outside your door. Where sleep comes only to those who love wildlife. Where beauty is all round, and so is the bare, sometimes ugly, necessity of nature.
The book I’m in
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher. A funny, heart warming, creepy tale of a lone urban wizard pitted against a bewildering variety of werewolves, hexenwolves, lycanthropes, and loups garous. This book is the second in the series dubbed the Dresden files. Well worth a read.
Travel tips
Don’t go out at night. Predators roam the streets. Yes, really. Expect a leopard. Watch for wild dogs. No werewolves, but Ooo those owls!
The photos
Me taking a walk on the wild side:
Our accommodation lay in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, where human abodes nestle among the thorn trees and wild flowers. At dusk, doors close firmly, children and dogs are hurried inside, and the wild creatures own the turf.
Who’s the friend, who the foe?
Your experience may differ! Here follows a worm’s eye view of friend and foe.
First the foe. Birds are not my favourite things. Too much beak and claw, not good for soft small bodies like yours truly’s. Take for example this creature, fierce of eye, sharp of beak and claw:
It’s called a Grey Go-away-bird, because of the noise it makes. The name applies equally to my sentiment when I saw this specimen. Go away, bird!
It’s clear that the designers of the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate share my wariness. (Birds of a feather, them and me, you might say? Rather not, thank you kindly!) The estate provides a neat little hut where you can hide from the birds. This is the serene scene from one of the windows in the bird hide:
If you’re like the TC and fancy the odd bird or two, take a look at her blog post: Birds in Hoedspruit, South Africa.
Still on the theme of foes, this large gecko might give me a run for my money:
Moving on from the foe, what about the friend? I spotted two of my kith and kin. Both have adopted a more elaborate approach to wardrobe than yours truly. Self adornment as a defence mechanism.
First, a Lappet moth caterpillar. This little dude will shoot its hairs at anything that touches it. I’m now looking into acquiring a face shield such as this:
My next little buddy goes to wardrobe extremes. A good defence, no doubt, against the neighbourhood pterodactyls. Meet the Inquisitive Monkey caterpillar:
Birds aside, are there other animals around?
The other inhabitants of the area are mostly friendly. Take Warty the Warthog for instance, who greeted us kindly when we arrived:
One of Warty’s brood decided to prove a road sign correct. Useful, in the time of misinformation that we all endure:
Later, Warty brought his family round to visit. They found our company so agreeable that they decided to spend the night under the household car. This video shows the fond farewell that the TC’s brother gave the warthog family the next morning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbp5st6jww
Several types of buck peer out from among the thorns. This one is surely one of the prettiest — a spiral-horned antelope called a Nyala:
A zebra, a symphony of stripes:
Game drive at Khaya Ndlovu
The TC, bless her sturdy boots, decided to take us all on a game drive. We set out for to Khaya Ndlovu on the Rietspruit Big 5 Game Reserve, a private reserve close to the Kruger National Park. The name “Khaya Ndlovu” means “home of the elephants”.
Predictably perhaps, we took a wrong turn and ended up on a dirt road running alongside the outside fence of the reserve. It was early in the morning, because evidently the early worm catches the game.
Trouble is, it’s unwise to get out of the vehicle in the dark, because, remember, predators are about! We couldn’t turn around without having someone outside to guide the driver. Instead, we bashed on.
After a hoary few minutes, we arrived at the Khaya Ndlovu guest lodge. Hot coffee was on offer to fortify the nerves, then we set out in an open game vehicle just as dawn was breaking:
The drive was an experience to remember. The TC was in her element, jolting along dirt roads, some of them with nicely (her word, not mine) washed out ruts, and a few river crossings for good measure.
Rhinos nestled up to the vehicle, unaware that we were there until they bumped their noses on the truck:
Giraffes loomed with wary disdain:
We stopped for a break at a waterhole. The person in the distance is wearing a warm jacket provided by the game drive hosts:
Vervet monkeys looked on:
The last word is from a bird
“Really? You need a photo at this time of day? Just go away, do!”
That’s all for today, folks.
#bookmark #bookworm #gameDrive #Hoedspruit #JimButcher #KhayaNdlovu #SouthAfrica #travel #travellingWorm #travelog #travelogue #werewolves #wildlife -
Hoedspruit predators and pretties
In this post: Of friend and foe in Hoedspruit, South Africa. Be aware: they’re not what you might think. Unless you’re a worm like yours truly.
This is the blog of Mark Wordsworm, the travelling worm. I’m a 40-year-old bookmark (give or take a few years) and I proudly boast my own Hallmark serial number, 95 HBM 80-1. You’ll probably want to read all about me and my Travelling Companion (the TC).
Today’s travel notes
Me and the TC (bless her fearless heart) have just spent a few days in Hoedspruit, South Africa. A land where the wild things roam outside your door. Where sleep comes only to those who love wildlife. Where beauty is all round, and so is the bare, sometimes ugly, necessity of nature.
The book I’m in
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher. A funny, heart warming, creepy tale of a lone urban wizard pitted against a bewildering variety of werewolves, hexenwolves, lycanthropes, and loups garous. This book is the second in the series dubbed the Dresden files. Well worth a read.
Travel tips
Don’t go out at night. Predators roam the streets. Yes, really. Expect a leopard. Watch for wild dogs. No werewolves, but Ooo those owls!
The photos
Me taking a walk on the wild side:
Our accommodation lay in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, where human abodes nestle among the thorn trees and wild flowers. At dusk, doors close firmly, children and dogs are hurried inside, and the wild creatures own the turf.
Who’s the friend, who the foe?
Your experience may differ! Here follows a worm’s eye view of friend and foe.
First the foe. Birds are not my favourite things. Too much beak and claw, not good for soft small bodies like yours truly’s. Take for example this creature, fierce of eye, sharp of beak and claw:
It’s called a Grey Go-away-bird, because of the noise it makes. The name applies equally to my sentiment when I saw this specimen. Go away, bird!
It’s clear that the designers of the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate share my wariness. (Birds of a feather, them and me, you might say? Rather not, thank you kindly!) The estate provides a neat little hut where you can hide from the birds. This is the serene scene from one of the windows in the bird hide:
If you’re like the TC and fancy the odd bird or two, take a look at her blog post: Birds in Hoedspruit, South Africa.
Still on the theme of foes, this large gecko might give me a run for my money:
Moving on from the foe, what about the friend? I spotted two of my kith and kin. Both have adopted a more elaborate approach to wardrobe than yours truly. Self adornment as a defence mechanism.
First, a Lappet moth caterpillar. This little dude will shoot its hairs at anything that touches it. I’m now looking into acquiring a face shield such as this:
My next little buddy goes to wardrobe extremes. A good defence, no doubt, against the neighbourhood pterodactyls. Meet the Inquisitive Monkey caterpillar:
Birds aside, are there other animals around?
The other inhabitants of the area are mostly friendly. Take Warty the Warthog for instance, who greeted us kindly when we arrived:
One of Warty’s brood decided to prove a road sign correct. Useful, in the time of misinformation that we all endure:
Later, Warty brought his family round to visit. They found our company so agreeable that they decided to spend the night under the household car. This video shows the fond farewell that the TC’s brother gave the warthog family the next morning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbp5st6jww
Several types of buck peer out from among the thorns. This one is surely one of the prettiest — a spiral-horned antelope called a Nyala:
A zebra, a symphony of stripes:
Game drive at Khaya Ndlovu
The TC, bless her sturdy boots, decided to take us all on a game drive. We set out for to Khaya Ndlovu on the Rietspruit Big 5 Game Reserve, a private reserve close to the Kruger National Park. The name “Khaya Ndlovu” means “home of the elephants”.
Predictably perhaps, we took a wrong turn and ended up on a dirt road running alongside the outside fence of the reserve. It was early in the morning, because evidently the early worm catches the game.
Trouble is, it’s unwise to get out of the vehicle in the dark, because, remember, predators are about! We couldn’t turn around without having someone outside to guide the driver. Instead, we bashed on.
After a hoary few minutes, we arrived at the Khaya Ndlovu guest lodge. Hot coffee was on offer to fortify the nerves, then we set out in an open game vehicle just as dawn was breaking:
The drive was an experience to remember. The TC was in her element, jolting along dirt roads, some of them with nicely (her word, not mine) washed out ruts, and a few river crossings for good measure.
Rhinos nestled up to the vehicle, unaware that we were there until they bumped their noses on the truck:
Giraffes loomed with wary disdain:
We stopped for a break at a waterhole. The person in the distance is wearing a warm jacket provided by the game drive hosts:
Vervet monkeys looked on:
The last word is from a bird
“Really? You need a photo at this time of day? Just go away, do!”
That’s all for today, folks.
#bookmark #bookworm #gameDrive #Hoedspruit #JimButcher #KhayaNdlovu #SouthAfrica #travel #travellingWorm #travelog #travelogue #werewolves #wildlife -
Hoedspruit predators and pretties
In this post: Of friend and foe in Hoedspruit, South Africa. Be aware: they’re not what you might think. Unless you’re a worm like yours truly.
This is the blog of Mark Wordsworm, the travelling worm. I’m a 40-year-old bookmark (give or take a few years) and I proudly boast my own Hallmark serial number, 95 HBM 80-1. You’ll probably want to read all about me and my Travelling Companion (the TC).
Today’s travel notes
Me and the TC (bless her fearless heart) have just spent a few days in Hoedspruit, South Africa. A land where the wild things roam outside your door. Where sleep comes only to those who love wildlife. Where beauty is all round, and so is the bare, sometimes ugly, necessity of nature.
The book I’m in
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher. A funny, heart warming, creepy tale of a lone urban wizard pitted against a bewildering variety of werewolves, hexenwolves, lycanthropes, and loups garous. This book is the second in the series dubbed the Dresden files. Well worth a read.
Travel tips
Don’t go out at night. Predators roam the streets. Yes, really. Expect a leopard. Watch for wild dogs. No werewolves, but Ooo those owls!
The photos
Me taking a walk on the wild side:
Our accommodation lay in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, where human abodes nestle among the thorn trees and wild flowers. At dusk, doors close firmly, children and dogs are hurried inside, and the wild creatures own the turf.
Who’s the friend, who the foe?
Your experience may differ! Here follows a worm’s eye view of friend and foe.
First the foe. Birds are not my favourite things. Too much beak and claw, not good for soft small bodies like yours truly’s. Take for example this creature, fierce of eye, sharp of beak and claw:
It’s called a Grey Go-away-bird, because of the noise it makes. The name applies equally to my sentiment when I saw this specimen. Go away, bird!
It’s clear that the designers of the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate share my wariness. (Birds of a feather, them and me, you might say? Rather not, thank you kindly!) The estate provides a neat little hut where you can hide from the birds. This is the serene scene from one of the windows in the bird hide:
If you’re like the TC and fancy the odd bird or two, take a look at her blog post: Birds in Hoedspruit, South Africa.
Still on the theme of foes, this large gecko might give me a run for my money:
Moving on from the foe, what about the friend? I spotted two of my kith and kin. Both have adopted a more elaborate approach to wardrobe than yours truly. Self adornment as a defence mechanism.
First, a Lappet moth caterpillar. This little dude will shoot its hairs at anything that touches it. I’m now looking into acquiring a face shield such as this:
My next little buddy goes to wardrobe extremes. A good defence, no doubt, against the neighbourhood pterodactyls. Meet the Inquisitive Monkey caterpillar:
Birds aside, are there other animals around?
The other inhabitants of the area are mostly friendly. Take Warty the Warthog for instance, who greeted us kindly when we arrived:
One of Warty’s brood decided to prove a road sign correct. Useful, in the time of misinformation that we all endure:
Later, Warty brought his family round to visit. They found our company so agreeable that they decided to spend the night under the household car. This video shows the fond farewell that the TC’s brother gave the warthog family the next morning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbp5st6jww
Several types of buck peer out from among the thorns. This one is surely one of the prettiest — a spiral-horned antelope called a Nyala:
A zebra, a symphony of stripes:
Game drive at Khaya Ndlovu
The TC, bless her sturdy boots, decided to take us all on a game drive. We set out for to Khaya Ndlovu on the Rietspruit Big 5 Game Reserve, a private reserve close to the Kruger National Park. The name “Khaya Ndlovu” means “home of the elephants”.
Predictably perhaps, we took a wrong turn and ended up on a dirt road running alongside the outside fence of the reserve. It was early in the morning, because evidently the early worm catches the game.
Trouble is, it’s unwise to get out of the vehicle in the dark, because, remember, predators are about! We couldn’t turn around without having someone outside to guide the driver. Instead, we bashed on.
After a hoary few minutes, we arrived at the Khaya Ndlovu guest lodge. Hot coffee was on offer to fortify the nerves, then we set out in an open game vehicle just as dawn was breaking:
The drive was an experience to remember. The TC was in her element, jolting along dirt roads, some of them with nicely (her word, not mine) washed out ruts, and a few river crossings for good measure.
Rhinos nestled up to the vehicle, unaware that we were there until they bumped their noses on the truck:
Giraffes loomed with wary disdain:
We stopped for a break at a waterhole. The person in the distance is wearing a warm jacket provided by the game drive hosts:
Vervet monkeys looked on:
The last word is from a bird
“Really? You need a photo at this time of day? Just go away, do!”
That’s all for today, folks.
#bookmark #bookworm #gameDrive #Hoedspruit #JimButcher #KhayaNdlovu #SouthAfrica #travel #travellingWorm #travelog #travelogue #werewolves #wildlife -
Hoedspruit predators and pretties
In this post: Of friend and foe in Hoedspruit, South Africa. Be aware: they’re not what you might think. Unless you’re a worm like yours truly.
This is the blog of Mark Wordsworm, the travelling worm. I’m a 40-year-old bookmark (give or take a few years) and I proudly boast my own Hallmark serial number, 95 HBM 80-1. You’ll probably want to read all about me and my Travelling Companion (the TC).
Today’s travel notes
Me and the TC (bless her fearless heart) have just spent a few days in Hoedspruit, South Africa. A land where the wild things roam outside your door. Where sleep comes only to those who love wildlife. Where beauty is all round, and so is the bare, sometimes ugly, necessity of nature.
The book I’m in
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher. A funny, heart warming, creepy tale of a lone urban wizard pitted against a bewildering variety of werewolves, hexenwolves, lycanthropes, and loups garous. This book is the second in the series dubbed the Dresden files. Well worth a read.
Travel tips
Don’t go out at night. Predators roam the streets. Yes, really. Expect a leopard. Watch for wild dogs. No werewolves, but Ooo those owls!
The photos
Me taking a walk on the wild side:
Our accommodation lay in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, where human abodes nestle among the thorn trees and wild flowers. At dusk, doors close firmly, children and dogs are hurried inside, and the wild creatures own the turf.
Who’s the friend, who the foe?
Your experience may differ! Here follows a worm’s eye view of friend and foe.
First the foe. Birds are not my favourite things. Too much beak and claw, not good for soft small bodies like yours truly’s. Take for example this creature, fierce of eye, sharp of beak and claw:
It’s called a Grey Go-away-bird, because of the noise it makes. The name applies equally to my sentiment when I saw this specimen. Go away, bird!
It’s clear that the designers of the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate share my wariness. (Birds of a feather, them and me, you might say? Rather not, thank you kindly!) The estate provides a neat little hut where you can hide from the birds. This is the serene scene from one of the windows in the bird hide:
If you’re like the TC and fancy the odd bird or two, take a look at her blog post: Birds in Hoedspruit, South Africa.
Still on the theme of foes, this large gecko might give me a run for my money:
Moving on from the foe, what about the friend? I spotted two of my kith and kin. Both have adopted a more elaborate approach to wardrobe than yours truly. Self adornment as a defence mechanism.
First, a Lappet moth caterpillar. This little dude will shoot its hairs at anything that touches it. I’m now looking into acquiring a face shield such as this:
My next little buddy goes to wardrobe extremes. A good defence, no doubt, against the neighbourhood pterodactyls. Meet the Inquisitive Monkey caterpillar:
Birds aside, are there other animals around?
The other inhabitants of the area are mostly friendly. Take Warty the Warthog for instance, who greeted us kindly when we arrived:
One of Warty’s brood decided to prove a road sign correct. Useful, in the time of misinformation that we all endure:
Later, Warty brought his family round to visit. They found our company so agreeable that they decided to spend the night under the household car. This video shows the fond farewell that the TC’s brother gave the warthog family the next morning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbp5st6jww
Several types of buck peer out from among the thorns. This one is surely one of the prettiest — a spiral-horned antelope called a Nyala:
A zebra, a symphony of stripes:
Game drive at Khaya Ndlovu
The TC, bless her sturdy boots, decided to take us all on a game drive. We set out for to Khaya Ndlovu on the Rietspruit Big 5 Game Reserve, a private reserve close to the Kruger National Park. The name “Khaya Ndlovu” means “home of the elephants”.
Predictably perhaps, we took a wrong turn and ended up on a dirt road running alongside the outside fence of the reserve. It was early in the morning, because evidently the early worm catches the game.
Trouble is, it’s unwise to get out of the vehicle in the dark, because, remember, predators are about! We couldn’t turn around without having someone outside to guide the driver. Instead, we bashed on.
After a hoary few minutes, we arrived at the Khaya Ndlovu guest lodge. Hot coffee was on offer to fortify the nerves, then we set out in an open game vehicle just as dawn was breaking:
The drive was an experience to remember. The TC was in her element, jolting along dirt roads, some of them with nicely (her word, not mine) washed out ruts, and a few river crossings for good measure.
Rhinos nestled up to the vehicle, unaware that we were there until they bumped their noses on the truck:
Giraffes loomed with wary disdain:
We stopped for a break at a waterhole. The person in the distance is wearing a warm jacket provided by the game drive hosts:
Vervet monkeys looked on:
The last word is from a bird
“Really? You need a photo at this time of day? Just go away, do!”
That’s all for today, folks.
#bookmark #bookworm #gameDrive #Hoedspruit #JimButcher #KhayaNdlovu #SouthAfrica #travel #travellingWorm #travelog #travelogue #werewolves #wildlife -
Hoedspruit predators and pretties
In this post: Of friend and foe in Hoedspruit, South Africa. Be aware: they’re not what you might think. Unless you’re a worm like yours truly.
This is the blog of Mark Wordsworm, the travelling worm. I’m a 40-year-old bookmark (give or take a few years) and I proudly boast my own Hallmark serial number, 95 HBM 80-1. You’ll probably want to read all about me and my Travelling Companion (the TC).
Today’s travel notes
Me and the TC (bless her fearless heart) have just spent a few days in Hoedspruit, South Africa. A land where the wild things roam outside your door. Where sleep comes only to those who love wildlife. Where beauty is all round, and so is the bare, sometimes ugly, necessity of nature.
The book I’m in
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher. A funny, heart warming, creepy tale of a lone urban wizard pitted against a bewildering variety of werewolves, hexenwolves, lycanthropes, and loups garous. This book is the second in the series dubbed the Dresden files. Well worth a read.
Travel tips
Don’t go out at night. Predators roam the streets. Yes, really. Expect a leopard. Watch for wild dogs. No werewolves, but Ooo those owls!
The photos
Me taking a walk on the wild side:
Our accommodation lay in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, where human abodes nestle among the thorn trees and wild flowers. At dusk, doors close firmly, children and dogs are hurried inside, and the wild creatures own the turf.
Who’s the friend, who the foe?
Your experience may differ! Here follows a worm’s eye view of friend and foe.
First the foe. Birds are not my favourite things. Too much beak and claw, not good for soft small bodies like yours truly’s. Take for example this creature, fierce of eye, sharp of beak and claw:
It’s called a Grey Go-away-bird, because of the noise it makes. The name applies equally to my sentiment when I saw this specimen. Go away, bird!
It’s clear that the designers of the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate share my wariness. (Birds of a feather, them and me, you might say? Rather not, thank you kindly!) The estate provides a neat little hut where you can hide from the birds. This is the serene scene from one of the windows in the bird hide:
If you’re like the TC and fancy the odd bird or two, take a look at her blog post: Birds in Hoedspruit, South Africa.
Still on the theme of foes, this large gecko might give me a run for my money:
Moving on from the foe, what about the friend? I spotted two of my kith and kin. Both have adopted a more elaborate approach to wardrobe than yours truly. Self adornment as a defence mechanism.
First, a Lappet moth caterpillar. This little dude will shoot its hairs at anything that touches it. I’m now looking into acquiring a face shield such as this:
My next little buddy goes to wardrobe extremes. A good defence, no doubt, against the neighbourhood pterodactyls. Meet the Inquisitive Monkey caterpillar:
Birds aside, are there other animals around?
The other inhabitants of the area are mostly friendly. Take Warty the Warthog for instance, who greeted us kindly when we arrived:
One of Warty’s brood decided to prove a road sign correct. Useful, in the time of misinformation that we all endure:
Later, Warty brought his family round to visit. They found our company so agreeable that they decided to spend the night under the household car. This video shows the fond farewell that the TC’s brother gave the warthog family the next morning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbp5st6jww
Several types of buck peer out from among the thorns. This one is surely one of the prettiest — a spiral-horned antelope called a Nyala:
A zebra, a symphony of stripes:
Game drive at Khaya Ndlovu
The TC, bless her sturdy boots, decided to take us all on a game drive. We set out for to Khaya Ndlovu on the Rietspruit Big 5 Game Reserve, a private reserve close to the Kruger National Park. The name “Khaya Ndlovu” means “home of the elephants”.
Predictably perhaps, we took a wrong turn and ended up on a dirt road running alongside the outside fence of the reserve. It was early in the morning, because evidently the early worm catches the game.
Trouble is, it’s unwise to get out of the vehicle in the dark, because, remember, predators are about! We couldn’t turn around without having someone outside to guide the driver. Instead, we bashed on.
After a hoary few minutes, we arrived at the Khaya Ndlovu guest lodge. Hot coffee was on offer to fortify the nerves, then we set out in an open game vehicle just as dawn was breaking:
The drive was an experience to remember. The TC was in her element, jolting along dirt roads, some of them with nicely (her word, not mine) washed out ruts, and a few river crossings for good measure.
Rhinos nestled up to the vehicle, unaware that we were there until they bumped their noses on the truck:
Giraffes loomed with wary disdain:
We stopped for a break at a waterhole. The person in the distance is wearing a warm jacket provided by the game drive hosts:
Vervet monkeys looked on:
The last word is from a bird
“Really? You need a photo at this time of day? Just go away, do!”
That’s all for today, folks.
#bookmark #bookworm #gameDrive #Hoedspruit #JimButcher #KhayaNdlovu #SouthAfrica #travel #travellingWorm #travelog #travelogue #werewolves #wildlife -
Omg de #GameDrive was echt geweldig echt een aanrader om dit een keer te doen #SafariParkBeekseBergen #DierenTuin #Dieren #WildeDieren #WildLife #SafariPark #BeekseBergen #HilvarenBeek
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Omg de #GameDrive was echt geweldig echt een aanrader om dit een keer te doen #SafariParkBeekseBergen #DierenTuin #Dieren #WildeDieren #WildLife #SafariPark #BeekseBergen #HilvarenBeek
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Omg de #GameDrive was echt geweldig echt een aanrader om dit een keer te doen #SafariParkBeekseBergen #DierenTuin #Dieren #WildeDieren #WildLife #SafariPark #BeekseBergen #HilvarenBeek
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Omg de #GameDrive was echt geweldig echt een aanrader om dit een keer te doen #SafariParkBeekseBergen #DierenTuin #Dieren #WildeDieren #WildLife #SafariPark #BeekseBergen #HilvarenBeek
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Het Kruger National Park is het bekendste nationale park in Zuid-Afrika om wildlife te spotten. Ik heb onder begeleiding van een ranger in een 4x4 een gamedrive gemaakt in het Kruger National Park en veel wild gespot. Rijd je mee met deze gamedrive door het Kruger National Park? 👇
https://jtravel.nl/afrika/zuid-afrika/kruger-national-park/
krugernationalpark #wildlife #gamedrive #zuidafrika
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Het Kruger National Park is het bekendste nationale park in Zuid-Afrika om wildlife te spotten. Ik heb onder begeleiding van een ranger in een 4x4 een gamedrive gemaakt in het Kruger National Park en veel wild gespot. Rijd je mee met deze gamedrive door het Kruger National Park? 👇
https://jtravel.nl/afrika/zuid-afrika/kruger-national-park/
krugernationalpark #wildlife #gamedrive #zuidafrika
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Het Kruger National Park is het bekendste nationale park in Zuid-Afrika om wildlife te spotten. Ik heb onder begeleiding van een ranger in een 4x4 een gamedrive gemaakt in het Kruger National Park en veel wild gespot. Rijd je mee met deze gamedrive door het Kruger National Park? 👇
https://jtravel.nl/afrika/zuid-afrika/kruger-national-park/
krugernationalpark #wildlife #gamedrive #zuidafrika
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Het Kruger National Park is het bekendste nationale park in Zuid-Afrika om wildlife te spotten. Ik heb onder begeleiding van een ranger in een 4x4 een gamedrive gemaakt in het Kruger National Park en veel wild gespot. Rijd je mee met deze gamedrive door het Kruger National Park? 👇
https://jtravel.nl/afrika/zuid-afrika/kruger-national-park/
krugernationalpark #wildlife #gamedrive #zuidafrika
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nThambo Tree Camp Safari Highlights
After bidding farewell to the mesmerizing Umkumbe Safari Lodge, we set our sights northwest towards nThambo Tree Camp, both nestled within the expansive Kruger National Park. Following a seasoned piece of advice not to tether ourselves to a single location, considering the capricious nature of wildlife, we strategically chose two distinct accommodations on opposing sides of the park to maximize our chances of encountering the renowned ‘Big 5’. The “Big Five” refer to five large African mammal species: Lions, Leopards, Elephants, African Buffalo, Rhinoceroses.
The journey, spanning approximately 3 and a half hours from Umkumbe to nThambo, offered glimpses of South Africa’s commercial landscape as we made a brief stop at a rest area for snacks and refreshments. I took the opportunity to stretch out and catch a nap during the mostly uneventful highway drive. I missed the opportunity to take images.
Upon our arrival at nThambo Tree Camp, a delicious brunch awaited us before we embarked on an exhilarating afternoon game drive.
The tree houses exuded opulence, providing a lavish retreat amidst the wilderness. Each abode boasted a sumptuous king-sized bed, a bathroom replete with on-demand hot water, a toilet, and a writing desk.
Unquestionably, the highlight of each room was the breathtaking view it offered of the surrounding park. From this vantage point, we marveled at the wildlife spectacle: Giraffes, Hyenas, Elephants, Impalas, and an array of other fascinating creatures graced the camp with their presence. (Yes, I have a lot of luggage – After nThambo we head to Durban to scuba dive with whales, sharks and sardines.)
The nights were serenaded by the echoing roars of lions, a haunting yet captivating reminder of the untamed beauty just beyond our sanctuary. Remarkably, even this awe-inspiring chorus failed to keep me from drifting into a peaceful slumber.
In the picture above, we stopped for sundowners on our evening safari drive.
Every evening, the camp treated us to a welcoming campfire preceding our dinner. The experience was incredibly soothing, offering the perfect opportunity to enjoy a drink before the meal and providing warmth as the night air grew cooler.
All video was shot with a Panasonic GH5 and 100-300 lens. The still images were shot with an iphone.
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Het Kruger National Park is het bekendste nationale park in Zuid-Afrika om wildlife te spotten. Ik heb onder begeleiding van een ranger in een 4x4 een gamedrive gemaakt in het Kruger National Park en veel wild gespot. Rijd je mee met deze gamedrive door het Kruger National Park? 👇
https://jtravel.nl/plaatsen-zuid-afrika/kruger-national-park
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Rüppell's weaver (Ploceus galbula) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the northern Afrotropics.
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🐦 Lake Langano | Ethiopia
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Rüppell's weaver (Ploceus galbula) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the northern Afrotropics.
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🐦 Lake Langano | Ethiopia
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Rüppell's weaver (Ploceus galbula) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the northern Afrotropics.
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🐦 Lake Langano | Ethiopia
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Rüppell's weaver (Ploceus galbula) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae, which is native to the northern Afrotropics.
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🐦 Lake Langano | Ethiopia
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African paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis) is a medium-sized passerine bird. It generally inhabits open forest and savanna, and is a locally common resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara.
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🦜 Lake Ziway | Ethiopia
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African paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis) is a medium-sized passerine bird. It generally inhabits open forest and savanna, and is a locally common resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara.
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🦜 Lake Ziway | Ethiopia
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African paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone viridis) is a medium-sized passerine bird. It generally inhabits open forest and savanna, and is a locally common resident breeder in Africa south of the Sahara.
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🦜 Lake Ziway | Ethiopia
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Hemprich's hornbill (Lophoceros hemprichii) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda.
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🐦 Lake Langano | Ethiopia
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Hemprich's hornbill (Lophoceros hemprichii) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda.
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🐦 Lake Langano | Ethiopia
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Hemprich's hornbill (Lophoceros hemprichii) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda.
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🐦 Lake Langano | Ethiopia
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Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey. Endemic to Africa, it is usually found in the open grasslands and savanna of the sub-Saharan region.
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🦜 Serengeti | Tanzania
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Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey. Endemic to Africa, it is usually found in the open grasslands and savanna of the sub-Saharan region.
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Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey. Endemic to Africa, it is usually found in the open grasslands and savanna of the sub-Saharan region.
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I am thirsty | "Doa" the King | Masai Mara | Kenya
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I am thirsty | "Doa" the King | Masai Mara | Kenya
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I am thirsty | "Doa" the King | Masai Mara | Kenya
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