The highlight of today’s game drive was the sighting of a breeding herd of Elephants. These normally quiet giants are very noisy eaters when they choose to take down whole trees for breakfast 😊
In case you are on Instagram you can watch my live video from this morning
#Thandasafari @thandasafari #christiansperkaphotography @christiansperkaphotography
There are many colorful creatures on Earth but when it comes to subtle variations and delicate nuisances Lilac-breasted Rollers are one of the winners. Two days ago this beautiful bird remained still for long enough for me to take this portrait.
Enjoy the colors!
#Thandasafari @thandasafari
#Christiansperkaphotography @christiansperkaphotography
This afternoon’s game drive was very quiet with only a very few sightings. But I got rewarded at the end with a beautiful sunset, Giraffes, Impalas, Wildebeest, Southern Yellow-billed Hornbills and Crowned Lapwings, all on the Thanda Savanna.
Enjoy your evening 😊
#Thandasafari @thandasafari
#Christiansperkaphotography @christiansperkaphotography
It is the first time since my arrival in South Africa – over eight years ago – that we had rain in June. The over 50mm (about 2″) are very welcome.
For a little while there will be water puddles all over the reserve which the smaller creatures use to quench their thirst and the large ones, like this Cape Buffalo Bull, often use for a cooling mud bath on a hot day. I ran into this impressive Dugga boy during last night’s game drive. Dugga boy is a local term for a single old Buffalo bull which is no longer moving with the herd but stay by himself.
Have a good week!
#Thandasafari @thandasafari
#Christiansperkaphotography @christiansperkaphotography
Elephants love to eat the inside layer of the bark of trees. This is the ‘transport system’ which trees use to move nutrients and water from the roots to the branches and leaves. Judging by the gusto Ellies enjoy the phloem (transport layer) it must be as desirable to Elephants as ice cream is to me 😊
Have a good Sunday!
#Thandasafari @thandasafari
#Christiansperkaphotography @christiansperkaphotography
This is my favorite Thanda Safari Elephant video clip which I took a while ago. I am not sure if I ever shared it with you. Well, here it is (maybe again 😊).
#Thandasafari @thandasafari
#Christiansperkaphotography @christiansperkaphotography
This is a short video clip of two little Elephants during playtime at the Thanda House Dam.
Have a good day 😊
#Thandasafari @thandasafari
#Christiansperkaphotography @christiansperkaphotography
I really like this picture of a Giraffe looking into the distance as the sun set.
Enjoy your evening!
#Thandasafari @thandasafari
#Christiansperkaphotography @christiansperkaphotography
A few people have asked me about the bird in the sunset shot I posted this morning. It was this Hooded Vulture. It was drinking at the waterhole before taking off into the sunset.
Have a good evening!
#Thandasafari @thandasafari
#Christiansperkaphotography @christiansperkaphotography #lockdownsafari
No words needed … Enjoy your Friday!
#Christiansperkaphotography @christiansperkaphotography #thandasafari @thandasafari #lockdownsafari
Christian Sperka Photography | Custom Luxury Tours 