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Kruger National Park, South Africa

The Experience Of A Lifetime Rated as one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences and reported to be the number one African safari destination, Kruger National Park is not to be overlooked when considering your travel plans. Larger than many countries and containing mostly undeveloped land, Kruger is one of the most popular destinations inContinue reading “Kruger National Park, South Africa”

Todays Image • A Bull In The Bush

A lone bull elephant in Kruger National Park. Kruger is the largest game reserve in Africa, covering an area of over 7,500 square miles. Park guides push the search for the “big five” (elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards and Cape buffalo) and, as hard as it seems to believe, elephants are everywhere. From large herds toContinue reading “Todays Image • A Bull In The Bush”

Todays Image • Elephant Crossing

An elephant in Kruger National Park crosses the road between several vehicles. While the park rules require people to be cautious and watch for animals on the roads, elephants are one animal you need to give a lot of room. We heard about and actually saw a video of a big bull elephant charging andContinue reading “Todays Image • Elephant Crossing”

Todays Image • African Watering Hole

Elephants approach a watering hole in Kruger National Park to drink and bathe. As they enter the water a hippo, who’s making the watering hole his current home, is keeping an eye on them. Taken while visiting Kruger National Park, one of the largest game reserves in Africa, covering an area of over 7,500 squareContinue reading “Todays Image • African Watering Hole”

Visiting Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park

The Yala National Park is the most popular national park in Sri Lanka. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and crocodiles. There are actually a limited number of ways to see the park with Jeep safaris the most common, and walking safaris with specially permitted guides the most expensive. JeepContinue reading “Visiting Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park”