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In 2013 we got to spend four glorious days in the Kruger National Park. From the break of dawn, we set off on game drives with our ranger along the dirt roads and through a tiny part of the 2 million hectares of bushveld. Each day in the park brought ripe discoveries with it and different creatures to behold. Here are some of the beautiful birds and animals we got to see and watch…
Crocodiles wade in the waters of the aptly named Crocodile River waiting to catch passing fish.
The speedy Pied Kingfisher soars low over the waters ready to dive and catch his meal.
A Male impala feeds and moves around with a group of females. Often he will be the only male and mate with all of them.
A male Kudu with horns which only begin twisting once at around 2 years and twisting twice when they’re 6 years old.
A hyena, wounded by a pack of wild dogs the night before, leaves his hiding place and walks to his home beneath the road.
A little beauty- the Lilac Breasted Roller.
If I could, I’d take this little guy home with me.
This wounded leopard waited near the water and watched a monitor lizard,
These striped fellows feed on the roadside. The Baby sticks close to his mother.
This young white rhino surveyed us very curiously but never moved too far from his mom.
I can never get enough of this lovely creature- the giraffe.
Our first sighting of a klipspringer which literally means ‘Rock Jumper’ in Afrikaans.
It was great to see this klipspringer up close as they are not as commonly sighted as the other antelope.
An impala on the run. They are said to reach speeds of up to 60 km/h.
See a whole bunch more images on The Travel Manuel. Republished with permission. All rights reserved.
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I''m Lauren Manuel McShane; a writer, photographer, English teacher and dancer. After visiting 6 continents, I still have itchy feet and an insatiable desire to see as much of this planet as possible. My husband and I quit our jobs to travel and teach around the world.
6 continents later and I still have itchy feet, an overflowing wanderlust and insatiable desire to see as much of this planet as possible. A freelance travel writer, photographer, radio presenter & dancer, I’m in awe of God’s master creation and look forward to exploring more of it each day and sharing it with you.
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