It seems that these little primates are becoming big fans of the night vision camera!
I was standing right in the window with a normal video camera for this one! They’re getting brave!
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More bushbabies!
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Hlane Royal National Park
Arriving at Hlane Royal National Park, the Waterhole by the restaurant was like a scene out of the Lion King!
Rhino, Hippo, Elephants, Impala, Stork, Ox Peckers and Crocodile, all that was missing was the Giraffe!
The Rhino tries to find his way to the water past the hippos, croc and elephants
The elephant looks smug after seeing off that pesky Rhino!
The croc sunbathes on the sand waiting for an easy lunch
Once the coast was clear the whole elephant family came down to the water hole
With one look the hippo tells the Rhino to stay away from their part of the water
The Rhino flops to the ground and sulks while he waits for the Hippos, Croc and Elephants to let him to the water.
Another evening drive for Stephanie and Adrian Tonight followed by an early morning mountain bike ride around the park (to say they are excited would be an understatement!)
Category: Devost2012, Extreme Nature Tour /
Tags: Africa conservation, african safari, animal conservation, Conservation, Hlane Royal national Park, hluhluwe, holiday safari, KwaZulu Natal, nature tour, Royal game reserve, safari holiday, south africa, south african accommodation, Swaziland, wildlife conservation
Time to go for a paddle
The last full day of their nature tour in South Africa sees Stephanie and Adrian taking to the water once more in St Lucia.
Again, these waters contain both Hippos and Crocodiles, but this time Stephanie and Adrian are on Kayaks.
Paddling in the waters with Hippos and crocs doesn’t seem like such a good idea as you carry your paddle to the waters edge…
And they're off! Stephanie and Adrian glide across the surface leaving Justin to catch up with them
…but after the first few strokes of the paddle you are soaring across the water and all thoughts of turning back are gone from your mind.
Stephanie and Adrian leave Justin in their dust!
Lead by our trusty guide Justin, Stephanie and Adrian ventured out in search of the Hippos, Crocs and birdlife of the estuary.
Justin - our guide.
A juvenile fish eagle swoops after the adult female with her eel catch.
"Goliath Heron...way over there!"
Justin takes them closer to the Goliath Heron
Now we know why it is called Goliath, it is massive!
Feeling the breeze from the Goliath herons wings.
Once more Adrian and Stephanie have decided that they’re not ready to leave South Africa yet.
Stephanie and Adrian try to paddle off into the sunset together.
But we caught them and brought them back!
Over so soon... can we go again please?!
Don’t worry you two, the estuary, the crocodiles, the hippos and the kayaks will still be here when you get back!
Missing a leg, Stephanie and Adrian finished their kayak unscathed...
Full Day Game Drive – again!
Adrian and Stephanie enjoyed yesterdays full day game drive so much that they’ve decided to go on another one!
They’ve clocked the Big 5 – but it would appear that’s not enough, they want to see a Cheetah in the wild and they want black rhino.
Good luck!
Well done Adrian!
Well done Adrian!
On todays game drive he spotted the first Lion, and before the game ranger!
That never happens!!
Be proud 
Elephants and Kitties to play with!
Today was a busy day!
The morning was spent tickling and feeding elephants…
Steph was so determined not to leave South Africa, she climbed in!
Unable to handle the extra wife, Adrian tries to convince Rambo (the elephant) to go to the pub for some male bonding
The afternoon was spent having a spot of lunch at Ilala Weavers (and shopping) and then a tour around a local township.
And then the last item on the days agenda is a bit of a hardship….
cuddling cheetah!!
Not quite sure what Kitten and co, will make of Stephanie and Adrians new pet...
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- Not quite sure what Kitten and co, will make of Stephanie and Adrians new pet...
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- Steph was so determined not to leave South Africa, she climbed in!
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- Unable to handle the extra wife, Adrian tries to convince Rambo (the elephant) to go to the pub for some male bonding
Category: Activities, Devost2012, Extreme Nature Tour /
Tags: african elephant, african safari, animals, big cats, cheetah rehabilitation, cuddle elephant, Elephant, elephant sanctuary, hluhluwe, KwaZulu Natal, nature tour, safari holiday, south africa, south african accommodation, south african cats
Walking with Rhino-saurs
It started off as just a normal drive...
Spot the rhino, its there in the background
...closer....
....closer....
...then the rhinos came closer...
...surely they won't get much closer....
...oh, ok then...
Steph and Adrian peek through the bushes at the Rhino mother (and large) Calf
Swaziland here we come!
We had a feast last night, everything must go! Due to laws in Swaziland you are not allowed to take any food products into the country so we ate and drank until we were fit to burst!
Armed with coffee fresh from the percolator (Antons travel companion who was greatly admired by Adrian) we woke ourselves from sleep and Stephanie ate Stephanies concuction of Pineapple and fruit Yoghurt
We all crossed the border without a hitch and proceeded to our breakfast stop in Swaziland overlooking a small lake. Little crocodile and BIG fish! Not to mention a teeny tiny water monitor who was basking on the frame work below the veranda.
It's a hard life for a little monitor
This redbishop was building a nest nearby to the restaurant.
Category: Devost2012, Extreme Nature Tour /
Tags: Africa conservation, african safari, animal conservation, Conservation, Hlane Royal national Park, hluhluwe, holiday safari, KwaZulu Natal, nature tour, Royal game reserve, safari holiday, south africa, south african accommodation, Swaziland, wildlife conservation
Big Cat and Fish
Leopard! On the night drive last night Stephanie and Adrian saw a Leopard! They saw lots of animals, but I can’t tell you what they were as all they kept saying was “Leopard!!”.
Breakfast this morning brought us a handful of guests to the table, namely the Warthog family.
The baby warthogs are cheeky as their mum tries to steal our food
Mmmmmmm foooooood....
Mummy warthog eyes our lunch hungrily
Out on the boat again today, but disaster stuck. No sooner had we pulled away from the dock than one of the valves snapped on the steering system causing a fountain of pink fluid.
We were covered in hydraulic fluid, but Adrian and Anton were in
heaven as they tried to fix the boat!
After borrowing some tools from a nearby work crew the boys battled with the boat.
Stephanie and I decided that it would be unfair if we let the boys do all the hard work, so we hooked the bait on the lines and opened a couple of beers to keep us hydrated as we fished.
We were going for big catches, namely Hippo and Crocodile (or at least that is what Stephanie and I told anyone that asked)!
After a while the boys decided that the boat could wait as they could see Tigerfish from the boat where it was moored.
Adrian Catches a Tigerfish on his second Cast!
Steph plays with Antons little Catfish
No Hippos, but we did catch our Crocodile!
Another s*#t day in Africa....
Dragon fly radio
Category: Activities, African Safari, Devost2012, Extreme Nature Tour /
Tags: african elephant, african safari, animals, big cats, boat trip, catch tigerfish, Elephant, fishing, hluhluwe, KwaZulu Natal, Leopard, nature tour, safari holiday, south africa, south african accommodation, south african cats, tigerfish, tigerfishing
The Best Way to Travel
The worst bit about any trip is the travelling to get there and then once you are there travelling around in-country.
A quick lunch with Meera the birthday girl and then it is off on the next leg
Unexpected lunch guest
Whilst the journey times from our base in Hluhluwe are not too long, we like to mix it up a bit, so the next leg of our journey is by boat.
On the way down everyone is silently thankful that they don't have to walk back up the hill again!
Better than aircon!
Steph makes herself right at home!
Soon sitting back up for the elephants
What a shame it just happens to be on a really good fishing spot too!
Sundowners on the boat with the elephants nearby
Category: African Safari, Bushwire, Devost2012, Extreme Nature Tour /
Tags: africa, african safari, african transport, biosphere, fishing, fishing camp, game reserve, in country transfers, Jozini dam, nature tour
