Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa


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Published: May 14th 2010
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Buckle up...this is a lot of photos! In the couple days prior to our arrival in Richard’s Bay, the arrangements for our safari were finalized. Once we docked in Richard’s Bay, South Africa, our group of eight was taken to the Richard’s Bay Airport where we boarded a 10-passenger Cessna Grand Caravan for our 90-minute charter flight to the Mala Mala Camp private airstrip. We were met by Ryan,... Read Full Entry



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A Beautiful AnimalA Beautiful Animal
A Beautiful Animal

These elephant are amazing!
A Little GrubA Little Grub
A Little Grub

He stopped to get some grass.
Give Us a ProfileGive Us a Profile
Give Us a Profile

Another one gave us a nice pose.
PlayfulPlayful
Playful

Two elephants play a bit.
BaboonsBaboons
Baboons

These are Chacma baboons. They tend to shy away from us.
Mother and BabyMother and Baby
Mother and Baby

We caught this one in the trees. The baby must be very young.
Young OneYoung One
Young One

This young one is scampering away.
An AdultAn Adult
An Adult

You can see how their shape matures as they age.
CrocodileCrocodile
Crocodile

A croc lays in the water of the Sand River just below us.
Female WaterbuckFemale Waterbuck
Female Waterbuck

She's checking us out.
Bush WalkBush Walk
Bush Walk

After we've come back from the morning game drive and had breakfast, there is an optional 1-hour walk with a couple of the rangers. They would give us information about the trees and other aspects of the bush.
WarthogWarthog
Warthog

Our evening drive started with a Warthog sighting. These guys are definitely ugly!
One Hairy CreatureOne Hairy Creature
One Hairy Creature

He did stop a second for a good shot.
A Face Only a Mother Could LoveA Face Only a Mother Could Love
A Face Only a Mother Could Love

You can see why they're called 'wart hogs'. He makes his way across the road.
Rattray'sRattray's
Rattray's

Ryan took us by to see the other luxury camp. It's only a few years old.
Dining HallDining Hall
Dining Hall

Is this high-end or what? Beautiful, but didn't have the feel of a safari camp. It only accommodated 16 total guests.
Back DeckBack Deck
Back Deck

The back deck of the main lodge. The river is to the right.
The RiverThe River
The River

It is closer to the river but the camp area is surrounded by fencing.
One of the CottagesOne of the Cottages
One of the Cottages

They are very elaborate!
Yellow-billed HornbillYellow-billed Hornbill
Yellow-billed Hornbill

Nice close-up shot in the tree.
African Fish-EagleAfrican Fish-Eagle
African Fish-Eagle

A beautiful and stately bird that looks like our American Eagle. He sits on the highest limb looking for prey.



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