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After many, many hours in the air getting to South Africa and then many, many hours in the car driving to Kruger National Park...you can imagine our euphoric feeling of relief and happiness when we finally arrived at our camp. We stayed at Letaba and although I thought we would be "roughing" it in the bush, the house ended up being huge and incredibly comfortable and plush. Just what we needed as ground zero as we cruised through the park looking for animals during the day and braaied (South African BBQ) by night.
It rained quite a lot on our first day in the park. At first, we sighed with our unluck, but it turned out to be the best thing to happen to us. It had not rained in the park for 6 months and the animals found the rain rejuvenating and fun. This meant we saw more animals than we ever even dreamed! Rhinos, Buffalos, Monkeys, Hippos, Elephants, Giraffes, Kudu, Springbok and a Lion actually feasting on a recently killed Buffalo. Craziness!
I guess I should first introduce you to our crew. As I share more of my images from our trip (I hope you don't mind!), you will see them many times: Left to Right, Up and Down. My newly-engaged sister Erica, husband-to-be Evan, trip planner extraordinaire and sister Cynthia, hubbie Chris, cousin Ann and new British/South African friend Kate. Oh yeah, and me.
First sighting of elephants on our way into the park...
We had a family of springbok (antelope) that lived in our yard...
I know these are a little graphic, but I could not help but share. It was absolutely jaw-dropping to watch. I felt like I was watching Planet Earth! I have a video, but I will save that for the individuals with strong stomachs :)
We also had a family of Vervet monkeys that visited us one morning. While I was still scrounging for coffee, Evan grabbed the top shot - love it!
Sunset safari...
It rained quite a lot on our first day in the park. At first, we sighed with our unluck, but it turned out to be the best thing to happen to us. It had not rained in the park for 6 months and the animals found the rain rejuvenating and fun. This meant we saw more animals than we ever even dreamed! Rhinos, Buffalos, Monkeys, Hippos, Elephants, Giraffes, Kudu, Springbok and a Lion actually feasting on a recently killed Buffalo. Craziness!
I guess I should first introduce you to our crew. As I share more of my images from our trip (I hope you don't mind!), you will see them many times: Left to Right, Up and Down. My newly-engaged sister Erica, husband-to-be Evan, trip planner extraordinaire and sister Cynthia, hubbie Chris, cousin Ann and new British/South African friend Kate. Oh yeah, and me.
First sighting of elephants on our way into the park...
We had a family of springbok (antelope) that lived in our yard...
I know these are a little graphic, but I could not help but share. It was absolutely jaw-dropping to watch. I felt like I was watching Planet Earth! I have a video, but I will save that for the individuals with strong stomachs :)
We also had a family of Vervet monkeys that visited us one morning. While I was still scrounging for coffee, Evan grabbed the top shot - love it!
Sunset safari...
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ahhhmazing girl! these are awesome. i want to see that video.
(12.09.09)do it, do it, do it... does my chanting this early in the morning help? ;]
omg...early morning photo...LOL hilarious! Well, these are amazing. let's go back?? this time we fly.
(12.09.09)Amazing shots Julie!
(12.09.09)INCREDIBLE!!
(12.09.09)Allison, this is absolutely beautiful. Thank you,
(12.09.09)Love these! I WANT A MONKEY!
(12.09.09)Lovely photos... Excellent composition!
(12.10.09)AH-MAZING!!!
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