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”
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Cruise Port Cape Town, South Africa
Whether Cape Town is a port of call or a departure port for your cruise, you’re in for an amazing experience. Cape Town, South Africa is a fantastic port of call featuring a rich culture, a modern look and feel, incredible landscapes (and seascapes), great restaurants and shopping. The city’s attractions include the Victoria andContinue reading “Cruise Port Cape Town, South Africa”
Todays Image • The Penguins Of Boulders Beach
The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is a species of penguin native to South Africa. It is also known by three other common names: Jackass penguin, cape penguin, and black-footed penguin. It is the only penguin species that breeds on the African mainland. These African penguins form monogamous pairs, and mate for life and return eachContinue reading “Todays Image • The Penguins Of Boulders Beach”
Let’s Go Glamping In Africa
Glamour Camping In Kruger National Park Glamping is combining “glamorous” with “camping” into a style of camping with amenities and resort-style services not usually associated with “traditional” camping. Glamping has become particularly popular because it combines adventure recreation, camping with a touch of modern luxury. As one of the two major travel destinations in southernContinue reading “Let’s Go Glamping In Africa”
Todays Image • Early Morning Giraffe
Sunrise in Kruger National Park is magical. It 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” (the lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, rhinoceros, and leopard) but there are plenty of antelope, wart hogs, zebras, wildebeests, water buffalo and moreContinue reading “Todays Image • Early Morning Giraffe”
Todays Image • The Lilac-Breasted Roller
The lilac-breasted roller is found mostly in Africa south of the Sahara. It is a medium-sized bird with a long tail with a lilac-colored breast and belly, a blue head and back, and a black eye stripe. Often referred to by common names in South Africa like “rainbow bird” its name in Afrikaans is bloukuifrolletjieContinue reading “Todays Image • The Lilac-Breasted Roller”
