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Youngsters

The two new Thanda Cheetah cubs are already good looking youngsters, about four month old! Their mum kept them hidden from the world for a considerable time and she is very carefully looking after them.

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Mkuze

In the over 15 years in which I have visited this National Park I have never seen it as dry. Nsumo Pan is almost dried out completely and except for the two waterholes which are filled by humans there is no water anywhere on the Mkuze Game Reserve.

Here are a few of the images I took during my visit yesterday morning at the two waterhole hides.

Curious …
Departure …
Observation …
Testosterone …
Bulk …
Colorful …
Flying study …
Sun-bathing …
Drink and Dine …
Hunting …
Getting stuck …
Mirror …
Drought … / Nsumo Pan
Water … / Khumasinga Hide
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2016 Travel Journal – Days 27 to 31 – Pakamisa

Me and Thanda - This young horse is named 'Love' the same as my home game reserve ...
Thanda and me – This young horse is named ‘Love’ in isiZulu the same as my home – Thanda Safari – Private Game Reserve.

I spent at few days – including my birthday – at one of my favorite places – Pakamisa Private Game Reserve – http://www.pakamisa.com.

Pakamisa, as most of KwaZulu Natal, is still suffering under the very dry weather conditions. There has not been any substantial rain for a long time and this winter (dry season) will continue to be very difficult for “man and beast”. It is not the lack of water but the lack of food which is the major threat to grazing species during a drought. Pakamisa is now supplementing food to help its grazer population to survive the winter.

These are a few pictures I took during this relaxing stay. I have a few more days to myself before I will be back to work at Thanda Safari!

Pakamisa in the early morning …
Too dry …
On the way to the stables …
The Pakamisa team training young horses …
Prinz – Pakamisa’s stallion – longing for the ladies …
Baraka and Prinz …
Thanda and me – This young horse is named ‘Love’ in isiZulu …
Room with a view – Wildebeest in front of my room …
The Pakamisa anti-poaching team patrolling …
A proud male …
The of cantering …
Gwala Gwala …
Purple-crested Turaco …
Takoff and Landing …
Mother and daughter …
Mother and son …

 

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‘Hello, I am on my way home!’

A journey of Giraffe (8 in total) were crossing the road in front of my home, just as I was approaching. I waited patiently for these graceful giants to move on before I passed through the gate to Thanda House.

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