To Thornybush and afternoon in the hide

After our morning safari with Elvis we packed our bags and had breakfast at Ndzhaka Camp and then Martin drove us out of the reserve and in to Hoedspruit for supplies.
Then it was off to ThornybushOkumaya devam et
Thornybush evening safari, Sunday

After excitement at the hide we had a snack before heading off with Johnno and Daley for a safari drive. To get out of the camp we all had to duck as we went through the open gate which had anOkumaya devam et
Thornybush morning safari Monday Part 1

Up early again and a quick coffee and rusk we headed off with Johno and Daley again. We saw so much - a rhino, hippos, buffalo coming down to drink at a waterhole, zebra, a Nile Monitor, aOkumaya devam et
Thornybush morning safari Monday Part 2

Thornybush afternoon safari Monday

During the afternoon we relaxed, worked on the blog and spent some time in the hide.
On the afternoon safari we saw wildebeest, hyenas, elephants, lions, hippos, zebras, owls, eagles, nightjars plusOkumaya devam et
Thornybush morning safari Tuesday Part 1

On today's safari drive we saw so much - monkeys, an eagle eating his catch, elephants, wild dogs, a vulture flying around, a water monitor, baby hyenas and goshawks which were all amazing. But thenOkumaya devam et
Thornybush morning safari Tuesday Part 2

We got word that some lions had stolen a leopard's kill which it had hauled up a tree. But not far enough. The complication was that the leopard had a cub that was left stranded up a tree which theOkumaya devam et
Thornybush pics from the hide

We had some more time today to spend in the hide...
Thornybush afternoon safari Tuesday

Another extraordinary safari. We saw new birds, a squirrel out in broad daylight, a python sleeping up a tree, a skink, rhinos, a Kudu, zebras, an eagle, an owl and Ground Hornbills. And last but notOkumaya devam et
Thornybush morning safari Wednesday

Our last Thornybush safari. What could we possibly see today that we haven't seen yet?
Well, we saw a tree full of vervet Monkeys on alert because there was a leopard on the prowl nearby. Then weOkumaya devam et
Thornybush to Magoeblaskloof

After a quick stint in the hide where we saw some impalas come to drink, we packed up and said our goodbyes and gave our tips and were on our way.
At the gate to the reserve we got word that someoneOkumaya devam et
Kuhestan Farm Cottage grounds

We had some time to look around the garden at the farm which was extensive and had great views over the nearby valley. They made jams and chutneys and had a range of produce for sale.
ScatteredOkumaya devam et
Birding near Magoeblaskloof with David

Today was our first bad weather day. It was rainy and mist settled in on the mountain so we travelled down the mountain first to go birding with David from Birdlife. The weather was OK downOkumaya devam et
Lunch then Birding with David Part 2

We drove back past our accommodation to pick up John and then went down the road to a cafe for lunch.
The cafe had lots of local produce and other bits and pieces. I bought some macadamias, socks,Okumaya devam et
To Pretoria

Today we travelled to Pretoria after a bit of birding in the farm garden and along the road. We had lunch along the way at a highway stop. After checking in to our accommodation (MacGregorsOkumaya devam et
Rietvlei Nature Reserve Part 1

Rietvlei Nature Reserve Part 2

We finished our visit to Rietvlei just before the gates closed and then went straight to dinner at a place in a shopping centre called Ocean Basket.
Struben Dam

Struben Dam was just up the road a few metres so we walked up there in the morning before breakfast. It was foggy. There were a few birds out and about...
Then is was back for breakfast which wasOkumaya devam et
Faerie Glen Nature Reserve

Once the van was packed Martin drove us to the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve. This was our last chance to see some of South Africa's animals.
Bullfrog Dam

Martin took us to a lovely spot for lunch on the way to the airport. It was a cafe next to a dam which had an amazing array of birds coming and going. The food was delicious too.
Then it was off toOkumaya devam et
Back home

Survived the 12 hour flight back to Aus. Will now edit the footprints with descriptions and names etc over the next few weeks!
That rhino looks like it’s checking you out. [Jo]