South Africa Wildlife

Sabi Sands Reserve in South Africa provided exceptional wildlife interactions. Adjacent to Kruger National Park, the reserve allows for off-roading capabilities while Kruger restricts driving to paved roads. As you can tell by my images, and the eye contact I made, we got close and intimate with the animals. In addition to safari, we traveled to the coast seeking whales and penguins.

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Leopard
Cheetahs--very rare to find a group of cheetahs like this in the area we were in. So close I could pet the mom on the head and say "nice kitty."
Lion--after finishing lunch. Having a bad hair day, and certainly didn't like me watching him eat.
Vervet monkey-his or her coat is so clean and nicely combed.
Zebras-loved the awkward little guy
Lilac-breasted Roller. So pretty.
Greater Kudu munching breakfast.
Lion Cubs. Moms were taking good care.
Hippo's, sitting on the river bottom.
Impala eating dinner
Elephant Mom--see the baby below
Hooded vulture-very rare
Cape Buffalo--the herd was huge!
Cheetah. I can't decide my favorites. Leopards or cheetahs:)
Early evening stroll. Impalas and zebras.
White rhinos: horns removed to save the animals from poachers.
Wildebeests-notice the legs in sync.
Cheetahs on the hunt
Giraffe--guess he will have to move on to another tree.
Tracking a lion pride hunting at night
Bushbuck. This little guy was at the sliding glass door of my room, waiting for me to enter, and to watch.
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