Game drive at Bucklands

During our wonderful stay at Bucklands Private Game Reserve during the Mini vs Maxi trip we had the opportunity to go on two game drives. The first one starting at about 15:00ish (sorry, but I just can't remember the exact time) in the afternoon with the other one early the next morning. As we were the only … Continue reading Game drive at Bucklands →

Kudu silhouette

Camp site Bushbuck

Camping at Mahai in the Drakenberg we noticed a couple of Bushbuck roaming through the campsite. They weren't tame, but quite clearly used to and comfortable around the campers. The honorary rangers told us that its a female with her young that often spend time around the campsite and when the young one was a baby … Continue reading Camp site Bushbuck →

Female Njala

Njala (Tragelaphus angasii) are very shy antelope and normally hide in the bush. On my last visit to Seaview Game and Lion Park this female Njala was standing next to the road on the way out and allowed me to stop to take a couple of pics before she quietly disappeared into the bush again.

Bikini bottoms

The Red Hartebeest is usually found in grasslands and savanna in the drier central parts of South Africa. They are grazers which means that you would find them in the open grazing on grass, although they are known to browse as well when grass is in short supply. The Red Hartebeest is said to be … Continue reading Bikini bottoms →

Impala

We are extremely lucky to have access to some of Africa's most beautiful wildlife right on our doorstep. The Kragga Kamma Game Farm lies on the outskirts of the city, in a semi built up area of smallholdings and smaller farms. So we just have to drive 15 mins from the centre of town to … Continue reading Impala →