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Kruger Park in Spring! I had the opportunity to join some friends for a week-long camping trip in Kruger Park. Well I hadn't been there for about 20 years (gulp!) so why not!!? It was really great re-connecting with that African feeling again! These pics were taken using small fixed-lens cameras. |
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OK I know its blurred, but I still like it! Another shitty day in Africa draws to a close... |
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There were elephant aplenty around Satara, where we camped. Of course I didn't get the picture of the one that charged us- because we had to make a very hasty retreat!! This one was more amiable... |
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Hyena kept us entertained at night with their weird cries... this one was loping along the road just before gate-closing time... |
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Ground hornbill- the most ridiculous faces close-up! |
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Of course lions were high on our wanted list, and we saw plenty! None as close as this fine fellow though- but we laughed when he got up- his tail was missing!! :-) |
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Giraffe are always good photographic subjects- this one was particularly good-looking, and seems to know it!!! |
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We did one night-drive in an open truck which was great- this lioness was soaking up the warmth from the road, and feeling pretty lazy it seems.... note the spotlight from the truck. |
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Another nocturnal critter sighted on the night drive- a porcupine, which the guide dazzled with the spotlight so that we could photograph it! |
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All the "other" game were there too- here zebra as usual are accompanied by wildebeest; but we also saw buffalo, hippo, crocs, waterbuck, kudu, impala by the zillion, warthog, as well as a few specials such as bushbuck, a ratel, bataleur eagles, and a pair of giant eagle owls
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One of the great aspects of the trip was doing it with experienced Kruger campers, Carole and Kevin & family... right down to cb radios so we could keep in contact while driving! Their equipment, culinary expertise and undiluted enthusiasm made the trip so much more enjoyable. |
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Words are not needed ... anyone wanting to leave this country needs their head read ... |
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