Succulents always surprise me with the beautiful flowers that they produce specially when they grow in dry and arid areas. The flowering succulent in the picture was growing next to the path to our room at Kuzuko Lodge in the northern part of the Addo Elephant National Park.After reading the post, Alan Fogarty of Alan … Continue reading Succulent flowers at Kuzuko
Tag: Eastern Cape
Orchard rainbow
An afternoon shower washed off the dust of a day exploring the Gamtoos Valley along some dirt back roads. As the sun came out we went for a walk through the citrus orchard at Nikalandershoek where we were staying and a rainbow appeared over the trees. The perfect end to the day.
Approaching with confidence
When this boytjie matures a bit more he will be a really impressive bull. Not that he isn't already. He's only problem is that he is an Addo bull so he will never have the huge tusks that the Kruger bulls have.
Valley Thicket
South Africa boasts seven biomes or plant kingdoms and Port Elizabeth is fortunate that five of the seven occurs within the Nelson Mandela Bay metro boundary. One of the biomes which is found largely in the Eastern Cape is the Valley Thicket Biome, previously called Valley Bushveld. The biome is found mostly in river valleys and … Continue reading Valley Thicket
Patensie Plaasbasaar – the epitome of church bazaars
Most people have been to their local church or school bazaar where the old tannies man tables with vetkoek, curry and rice and pancakes and kids run around while their parents buy food and chat to their neighbours who they never get to see due to the 6 foot wall separating their homes. Last weekend … Continue reading Patensie Plaasbasaar – the epitome of church bazaars
Acacia Karroo Sunset
The Karoo is big sky country so when the sun sets its something to behold. In the foreground of this sunset is the branch of an Acacia Karroo (Sweet Thorn tree)
Lalibela Game Reserve – a photo essay
There are some truly awesome game reserves around Port Elizabeth ranging from the epic Addo Elephant National Park to excellent private game reserves with top class lodges. Playing right in that space is Lalibela Game Reserve between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown. Lalibela is home to the Big 5 as well as other predators like cheetah, … Continue reading Lalibela Game Reserve – a photo essay
Enjoying scenic views
Visitors to South Africa are treated to the most beautiful views as they travel through our country. Coastal views, views of the land from the sea, looming mountain views, views from mountains, scenic drives, hilly landscapes, flat landscapes, cityscapes, river gorges, animals on the plains and so I can go on and on and on ..... South … Continue reading Enjoying scenic views
Waterhole interaction
A couple of young bulls interacting at the Hapoor Waterhole in the Addo Elephant National Park just like a couple of young men would at their local watering hole
Close encounters of the ellie kind
I always say that Addo is probably the best place in the world to watch wild African elephants in their natural environment and to get fairly up close sightings. Its not because these elephants are tame, not by a long shot. Over the years they have just gotten used to vehicles and as long as … Continue reading Close encounters of the ellie kind
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