Elephant herd with small calves. This small herd of elephants traversed an opening in the undergrowth as they head for Sand River, Mala Mala, South Africa. It was a very hot day and they were clearly heading for some fresh water to drink and bathe. These gentle giants...
Leopard and her cub. Early one morning we found a Leopard and her cub in a tree in Mala Mala, South Africa. They had come down from the tree and set off walking through the bush. A fabulously charming sight! What a privilege to witness such moments in the life of...
A pile of African Wild Dog puppies. As we drove along the dried bed of Sand River, Mala Mala, South Africa we came across a pack of African Wild dogs. The adults were scattered around the river bed but the puppies were collected together on a raised part of the river...
Leopard plays with her young cub. Early one morning we found a Leopard and her cub in a tree in Mala Mala, South Africa. First the mother came down from the tree and she looked up to see what her cub was doing. In an instant, the cub leapt down from the tree and began...
A Leopard and her young cub play in a tree. Early in the morning in Mala Mala, South Africa, the mist had just lifted when we saw a female Leopard in a tree. Then to our surprise we spotted her 8 month old cub approaching the tree. The cub effortlessly climbed the...
Fabulous Male Leopard relaxes. We came across this wonderful male leopard in Mala Mala, South Africa. It had an Impala kill in a nearby tree and had obviously had a substantial meal. Now it was time to sleep it off.
Lioness with three very young cubs. Early one morning in In Mala Mala, South Africa, this lioness had four very young cubs about 5-6 weeks old. But on this occasion we found her with just three. The whereabouts of the fourth cub was unclear but most likely it had been...
Three very young lion cubs have fun with mum. In Mala Mala, South Africa, this lioness had four very young cubs about 5-6 weeks old. But on this occasion we found her with just three. The whereabouts of the fourth cub was unclear but most likely it had been left at...
Lioness and her three cubs. In Mala Mala, South Africa, this lioness had four very young cubs about 5-6 weeks old. But on this occasion we found her with just three. The whereabouts of the fourth cub was unclear but most likely it had been left at the den. A very...
A charming encounter with a Lioness and her tiny cub. As we watched this pride of lions in Mala Mala, South Africa, we noticed that a lioness was accompanied by a tiny cub. This lioness had four very young cubs about 5-6 weeks old. But on this occasion we found her...
With a pride of lions. As we watched this pride of lions in Mala Mala, South Africa, we noticed that one of the older cubs was accompanied by a tiny cub. It was amazing to see the tiny cub cause the older one to leap away as the tiny cub reacted to its presence. Then...
Elephants cross the Sand River. Sand River in Male Male, South Africa was running but quite low. This large herd of elephant with their young calves slowly made their way across the river. These gentle giants always impress.
Walking with Cheetahs. One of the most memorable wildlife encounters during our stay at Zimanga Private Game Reserve, South Africa was this one with a family of Cheetahs. The mother and three cubs had been habituated and would mostly ignore people on foot near them....
White Rhinos meet at the waterhole. As we waited in the dark at Zimanga Private Game Reserve, South Africa, a female White Rhino and her rather mature calf appeared on the scene. Both had been de-horned for their safety. From the gloom emerged a second White Rhino...
Zebras at the waterhole. Zebras are very striking animals and often overlooked on safari as the focus can be on the big predators or more rare species. Getting up close with these impressive animals in the hides of Zimanga, South Africa was a treat. The purpose of...
Cape Buffalo by moon light. It is a very tiring business waiting through the night in the hides at Zimanga Private Game Reserve, South Africa. But the wait is certainly worth it when huge Cape buffalo emerge from the darkness to drink. A very impressive sight given...
Buffalo spooks Rhino; Rhino spooks Buffalo. As we waited in the dark at Zimanga Private Game Reserve, South Africa, a female White Rhino and her rather mature calf appeared on the scene. Both had been de-horned for their safety. From the gloom emerged a second White...
Female Nyala at the waterhole. The night hides at Zimanga Private Game Reserve, South Africa also work well in daylight! Perhaps one of the most impressive antelopes to visit the waterhole was the Nyala. Here a small group of Nyala ewes and fawns appeared for a drink....
Male Nyala at the waterhole. The night hides at Zimanga Private Game Reserve, South Africa also work well in daylight! Perhaps one of the most impressive antelopes to visit the waterhole was the Nyala. Here a magnificent male came for a quick drink. These antelopes...
Cape Buffalo at night. The night hides at Zimanga Private Game Reserve, South Africa, offer unique opportunities to get dramatic shots of a wide range of animals as they come to drink at the waterhole. A frequent visitor when we were there were the Cape buffalo. These...