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”
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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”
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”
Port Of Call Hambantota, Sri Lanka
A Cruise Port Off The Beaten Path Sri Lanka’s national parks are the main draw that brings cruise ships and visitors to this part of the island country. It is most famous as a place that still offers an opportunity to see wild Indian elephants, leopards, monitor lizards and lots and lots of birds. Also,Continue reading “Port Of Call Hambantota, Sri Lanka”
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”
The Intentional Travelers 