The gory and the beautiful

That’s all I could think when I saw today’s safari photos.

Our guests had a truly wonderful day today, with many amazing sightings. I don’t even mention the plains game, or the odd jackal resting on the dirt road, or the many antelopes all over …

Our guests took some amazing shots of the lion pride, which was resting in an open area … getting ready for yet another nightly hunt. The photos show how freshly green nature now has become after the strong rains we had about 10 days ago. The rains were so unusually strong that all perennial rivers started flowing, and I am sure they will flow every time it rains a bit for the rest of the season. As soon as the water table reaches a certain level, these rivers start flowing every time it rains, even if it is just for a few hours at night. That said, rain at this time of year is usually short, but strong.

Anyhow, we also found this rather gory giraffe carcass … we are not sure if it had died of natural causes, or because it was killed. Not that the vultures cared much … a meal’s a meal right? One can’t be picky.

We then also had a flat tyre on the way back, and quickly it was changed. This is always part of a safari adventure, with some guests testing their powerlifting strength … 😉 it’s all good fun, and everyone’s having a great time over here!

Pride of lions as seen today
Pride of lions as seen today
Giraffes on our reserve
Giraffes on our reserve
This giraffe has reached the end of the road - the cycle of life
This giraffe has reached the end of the road – the cycle of life
Lightweight! ;-)
Lightweight! 😉