And then there is so much more …

… really, hundreds of species outside of the tedious Big5 obsession (because that’s really what it is, and a silly one at that).

Funny thing is, when we ask our guests what their favourite animals were, then more often than not we hear “giraffe” or “zebra”. And we have lots of them here, so that makes for happy guests!

So here a few photos we shot over recent days. I had literally 100 photos to choose from, so I was spoilt for choice.

We spotted a giraffe drinking water – this is not something often captured on film, as they are very nervous and vulnerable during this time. But Aggy snapped some great shots. Great work! It’s always overwhelming to witness the sheer scale of these animals, and it is impossible to get a grasp of their size when looking at photos. They are gigantic! It’s a sight to be seen, and to remember.

We also spotted a Jackal on Cotton Fields first sunning himself and then howling, making himself heard in the early morning hours! A good stretch also got him ready for a happy day of foraging and hunting. Whichever works out best. Cute animal … and their nightly howls add a tinge to the African bush feel like no other aninal, let it be said! It’s a bit like hearing a wolf, but a bit more yappy. You’ll experience it here and you will understand what I mean. It reminds you that you are right in the wild.