Walking rhinos at Bucklands

Our morning game drive (the second drive of our stay) at Bucklands Game Reserve during the Mini vs Maxi trip basically had two goals in mind. We wanted to walk rhino as well as giraffe with rhino being first prize. Not long into the drive we pulled over for some welcome coffee at one of … Continue reading Walking rhinos at Bucklands →

Lodge at night

Returning from the night drive to the Bucklands Boutique Guest House, the lodge staff had a fire burning outside and dinner was being prepared in the kitchen. Although I wanted to go and have a quick bath before dinner I decided to rather chill by the fire a little while before the meal. The bath could wait … Continue reading Lodge at night →

Night drive at Bucklands

About three hours into our game drive at Bucklands Game Reserve, the sun started to reach out for the horizon and we headed to a spot in the reserve to enjoy the African sun setting. Stopping for sun dowers is the ideal opportunity to stretch your legs and chat about the experience so far. Its also an opportunity … Continue reading Night drive at Bucklands →

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 →

Bucklands Game Reserve – Boutique Guest House

The area from Port Elizabeth eastwards is big game country and one of the new (game reserve) kids on the block is Bucklands Private Game Reserve. After visiting them recently on the Mini vs Maxi trip I have to honestly say that calling them a kid doesn't do them justice though. Bucklands are situated about 35 … Continue reading Bucklands Game Reserve – Boutique Guest House →

"Bambi, I’m your father…"

"Bambi, I'm your father," said in my best Darth Vader voice. Yes, yes, I know Bambi was a deer and this is a kudu. But this was one impressive looking kudu bull AND he was willing to pose for me.

Looking for the lion

Although you aren't allowed out of your car in the Addo Elephant National Park in general, there are a couple of view points where you are allowed to alight from your vehicle... but at your own risk. Why? Cause there may be lions about. But it doesn't matter how hard Chaos Boy searched, he couldn't … Continue reading Looking for the lion →

Addo elephants in the green

It's been more than a year since my last visit to the Addo Elephant National Park outside Port Elizabeth, so it wasn't too hard a decision to go there when we had the Sunday free this past weekend. There has been a lot of rain over the last month or so and I have to say … Continue reading Addo elephants in the green →

White cub

The Seaview Game and Lion Park is well known for their white lion breeding project. The highlight for a lot of visitors to the park is the opportunity to play and interact with these cute little critters. Normally this is where you hear lots of "Aaaaaahhhhhhhh" 's.

Happy New Year – The path ahead

Happy New Year everybody. Another year has seen its backside and with that a new year is wiping its feet on the welcome mat. I hope there isn't too many aching heads today and that everybody partied the new year in responsibly. Here is to hoping the the year (and path - see how it fits … Continue reading Happy New Year – The path ahead →