bird kudu chameleon. this guy had the craziest walk. he was swaying back & forth, trying to look like a leaf to those predators flying above. weaver warthog almost hippo rhino, by john
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Elephants on Parade
After a couple quick glimpses, baby elephants were topping my “cuties of Africa” list. I had seen Asian baby elephants before, but African baby elephants – with their HUGE ears – were just too much. However, by our 5th game … Continue reading
Elephants
Zebras
Leopards
We saw three different leopards. Here are photos of the first two. The first leopard… … and the second. Who alternated between yawning and preparing to pounce.
Lion Glamour Shots
Nature is Rough
On our very first game drive, we saw a pride of lions eating their kill from the night before. Dinner was a tasty wildebeest. The more difficult sighting though came the next day. We saw the orphaned baby wildebeest. None … Continue reading
Sabi Sands
Sabi Sands is a private game reserve bordering Kruger National Park. However, are no fences between Kruger and Sabi Sands – so the animals roam between freely. We stayed at Nkorho Bush Lodge (which I’d highly recommend), and saw a … Continue reading
Animals of the Kalahari
The allure of the Kalahari is the beauty of the land. However, the wildlife – while less dense than in other parts of south africa – is still amazing. steenbok. these beautiful antelope almost look like they have make-up … Continue reading
The Red Sands of the Kalahari
The colors of the Kalahari are remarkably dynamic. Depending on the time of day and the weather, the “redness” of the landscape shifts. Since there were scorching 100F heat waves and explosive thunderstorms during my stay, I got to experience … Continue reading
Welcome to Africa
After a tricky car rental process (turns out automatics aren’t common in south africa) and figuring out (sorta) how to drive on the left side of the road, I arrived at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. A few minutes into park, three … Continue reading
Oaxacan Meals
We ate REALLY REALLY well on this trip (and so inexpensively!). :) Here are a few yummy examples… first night in oaxaca: best enchiladas I ever had. and i wasn’t even hungry before i started eating. the famed chapuines. turns … Continue reading