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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Here come the bushbabies!
Whilst the bushbabies love to hang out in our sandforest here in Hluhluwe, they tend to run off at the sight of humans.
But now winter is coming and they have suddenly got very confident…
Be prepared for regular updates from these cheeky little monkeys!!
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Our Accommodation in Hluhluwe!
For those of you who haven’t found this post via the main website of our Hluhluwe accommodation, this is what you have to look forward to when you book at Umkhumbi Lodge.
First you are greeted by the Nyala family as you drive through the gate
A walk along a winding path (lit by fairy nights at light) leads to your home from home. And don’t worry about carrying your bags – we can do that for you!
All our rooms are located in the African bush
With their high ceilings and spacious size you’ll wish you lived here permanently!
Lounge on a luxurious kingsize bed!
Or choose one of our twin rooms and share the African experience
Don’t want to mingle with the other guests of an evening?
Each room has a private veranda to allow you to watch our animals roaming in the bush.
When you’re sitting on your veranda be sure to keep an eye out for our hand-reared impala. She is all grown up now, but still likes to stay close to the houses when she is not playing with the nyala babies.
Baby Bella was very demanding as a little one, she let you know when it was dinnertime by squeaking... loudly!
Of course there are other things to do; such as luxuriate in your ensuite bathroom.
All of our rooms are ensuite with bath and separate shower
When you do decide to venture to the lapa you wont be disappointed by the sunsets…
The lapa, for breakfast, dinner, sundowners and stories around the campfire
Pull up a pew and watch the sun paint the sky with colours
Nothing beats the colours in an African sunset
Time to snap a few pictures to show to those back home
Not interested in the breathtaking sunsets?
Relax at the bar and chat to Anton and Emma your hosts
Try one of our "canefire" cocktails - for the sweet toothed!
Or relax on the comfy chairs with a good book as the sun goes down
If you prefer, we can get the fire started before dinner so you can while away the hours there.
Nothing truly beats "African bush TV"
The lapa at night - also a good place to see the stars
Dinner is a 3 course meal with a choice of main dishes and includes table salad.
It's all so good, how to choose?
You can eat on your own or if you prefer, on one table with the other guests, or even your host.
Making new friends over fantastic food
After dinner retire to your room and dream of the over twenty different South African holiday activities within an hours drive of Umkhumbi Lodge, Hluhluwe.
Keep an eye out for the cute bushbabies who will come down to your veranda to eat the moths fluttering around the lights
See you soon!
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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!)
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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
