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December 19th 2011
Published: December 22nd 2011
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We had a great time in Kruger National Park and we saw lots of wildlife, including countless rhino, which completed our "Big Five". However, I do think we were a bit spoiled by our introduction to safari in Botswana. In Kruger, we had to rely on our own spotting skills and we had to remain on the marked roads. This meant that if there was a cheetah relaxing in a thicket even several meters away fr... Read Full Entry



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Charles Bruce
ChuckandRach
ChuckandRach
Here we are again, and this time we are leaving on our last big trip before trying to start a family. We have chosen Africa because of the wildlife, the exotic landscapes, and the price. This trip will be a bit different from our South America trip because we have planned a specific itinerary. We found that the spontaneous approach to travel that we took in 2009 meant for more wasted planning days during the trip itself. This time, we have spent countless hours doing online searches, bookings and wire transfers in order to have everything arranged beforehand. We will discover which approa... full info
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The rare Black RhinoThe rare Black Rhino
The rare Black Rhino
For those vet nerds reading, the sores on his forehead are caused by a Filaria type worm
Another Black Rhino!Another Black Rhino!
Another Black Rhino!
We were extremely lucky to see two of the approximately 600 Black Rhinos in Kruger Park
White rhino snoozing in the shadeWhite rhino snoozing in the shade
White rhino snoozing in the shade
Male lion snoozing in the shadeMale lion snoozing in the shade
Male lion snoozing in the shade
Marabou stork with wattle pouch danglingMarabou stork with wattle pouch dangling
Marabou stork with wattle pouch dangling
They are one of the "Ugly Five"
White rhino baby and mother using a rubbing postWhite rhino baby and mother using a rubbing post
White rhino baby and mother using a rubbing post
Elephant matriarch challenging the Land Rover at duskElephant matriarch challenging the Land Rover at dusk
Elephant matriarch challenging the Land Rover at dusk
Cape buffalo skull with huge hornsCape buffalo skull with huge horns
Cape buffalo skull with huge horns



23rd December 2011

mom mcphie
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terrific pictures
wow, what can one say. the pictures are amazing and give us a taste of what you guys are experiencing. merry christmas. love mom

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