Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:23 pm
Thanks for the shot, Richprins, definitely not the same but it was also for us not the first time we saw lions there
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And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
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Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:24 pm
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:25 pm
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:27 pm
We did not hang around long and were soon back on the road into the direction of the S65 but for sure a must stop is then always at DeLaporte waterhole.
When we arrived there it was quiet and we were the only car but we had luck as soon a group of buffaloes in single file was about to arrive and for sure we parked already in pole position
as all were extreme thirsty.
Between all the males we also discovered a single female and we were happy that they presented us themselves that close as to us they are always fascinating and very impressive animals.
Compared to the other waterholes we visited so far this year in the South this one was good filled and they could easily quench their thirst
These animals are also always great posers and do offer quite a lot of good photographic opportunities so we stayed with them until they finished and walked their way.
Due to the wetness last year we did not visit Transport dam but with this year’s dryness we decided to drive the little detour to Transport dam. As already expected the water level was low but therefore we were already welcomed by a lot of waterbucks either in the distance
or even extreme close.
Needless to say that soon a lot of pictures were taken
when such a beauty is posing like mad.
When we arrived there it was quiet and we were the only car but we had luck as soon a group of buffaloes in single file was about to arrive and for sure we parked already in pole position
as all were extreme thirsty.
Between all the males we also discovered a single female and we were happy that they presented us themselves that close as to us they are always fascinating and very impressive animals.
Compared to the other waterholes we visited so far this year in the South this one was good filled and they could easily quench their thirst
These animals are also always great posers and do offer quite a lot of good photographic opportunities so we stayed with them until they finished and walked their way.
Due to the wetness last year we did not visit Transport dam but with this year’s dryness we decided to drive the little detour to Transport dam. As already expected the water level was low but therefore we were already welcomed by a lot of waterbucks either in the distance
or even extreme close.
Needless to say that soon a lot of pictures were taken
when such a beauty is posing like mad.
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:29 pm
Somehow we did not see any birds and after we got our shots we left and finally turned into the S65 and for sure we stopped again for a lot of impalas
and especially the ones with oxpeckers got our attention
whilst some European bee eaters were hanging around as well
and after they flew away we continued in observing our beloved impalas.
Unfortunately the rest of our beloved S65 was extreme quiet during that time of the day but at least at N’waswitshaka waterhole a herd of elephants were about to arrive
whilst others were already on their way back into the bush
with some grazing impalas in the background we could not hesitate in taking a couple of bum shots from the elephant family.
After the waterhole the road got quiet again with not even a single bird around as well but the tar road leading to Lake Panic at least let us stop for some zebras out of which one was standing on a small hill
and for more impalas until it was time for us to visit Lake Panic.
to be continued……
and especially the ones with oxpeckers got our attention
whilst some European bee eaters were hanging around as well
and after they flew away we continued in observing our beloved impalas.
Unfortunately the rest of our beloved S65 was extreme quiet during that time of the day but at least at N’waswitshaka waterhole a herd of elephants were about to arrive
whilst others were already on their way back into the bush
with some grazing impalas in the background we could not hesitate in taking a couple of bum shots from the elephant family.
After the waterhole the road got quiet again with not even a single bird around as well but the tar road leading to Lake Panic at least let us stop for some zebras out of which one was standing on a small hill
and for more impalas until it was time for us to visit Lake Panic.
to be continued……
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:50 am
Wonderful sightings and really great photos 
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 6:20 am
Lots of thirsty animals!! Great pics.
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:20 am
More waterhole action! 
Some very creative shots, Pumbaa!
I like the mountain zebra and the ellie bumshots!
Good to see all waterholes operational.
Some very creative shots, Pumbaa!
I like the mountain zebra and the ellie bumshots!
Good to see all waterholes operational.
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:25 am
Great bum shots of the elephants
One of the buffaloes is a very big guy with very large horns
One of the buffaloes is a very big guy with very large horns
Re: And then the rain set in or at dusk the bush comes alive
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:37 pm
Quality photos!!!