Just another African sunset? Perhaps, but there is always something special about being in the bush at this time of day.
The images in this post are some of my favourites from the latter part of 2024 and do not really need any explanation.
It is said that a picture is worth 1000 words and if that adage is to be believed then I have saved myself 16000 words.
This leopard cub popped out from behind a bush while we were watching a female that turned out to be its mother.
Buffalo always look at you as if you owe them money.
You DO NOT want to bump into one of these when walking.
Their aggressive and unpredictable behaviour is why I rate them as the apex member of the Big 5.
A lion cub after spending time inside a buffalo carcass that a large pride had killed.
It was part of a double kill where both a female and her calf were taken down in quick succession.
One of the pride members feasting on the remains of the female buffalo.
Waiting in the wings.
A vulture struts its stuff while keeping an eye open for scraps.
A face that only a mother could love?
On high alert!
Making their way to a waterhole.
The smell of the water is a strong attraction and it was at this point, that many of the herd broke ranks and ran towards the water source.
One of my favourite animals…
It’s not an image that I post often.
However, seeing that I have not described where this was taken, I feel justified in sharing it.
Reflections…
And while nature is putting on a show, these humans are only interested in themselves.
I don’t want to get on a soapbox, but mobile cameras are ruining our wildlife experiences as many are so busy posting and editing that they do not get the full, immersive experience that they ACTUALLY signed up for.
But I don’t want to be judgemental… everyone experiences their adventure differently.
Travel is the proud winner of this prestigious award from the digital British lifestyle magazine Luxlife. The award is for Best Travel & Experiences Blog 2024 – South Africa.
Check out the archived and current interviews… click on the image above
or use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC388F-0Eg2f8DQmd9hmMXzA
A new platform where I chat with authors of books that have crossed my desk. Click on the logo above or use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHlnIOSmJVkbaDWvseKUqbw
“Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?”
Edgar Bergen
All images are the copyright property of
and may not be used without permission.
All images used in Travel & Things posts are edited using Ribbet software. To learn more about the product and what it offers both amateur and professional photographers, click on the logo above.
