Second Safari - Jackalberry Lodge

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Upon leaving the Bongani lodge, once again we were met by a driver who took us in an air-conditioned mini van to Jackalberry, another luxurious lodge in a private game reserve located about 2 hours from Bongani. Unlike Bongani, this lodge was situated in a large flat area.

Upon arrival, I took a dip in the pool and enjoyed he blazing sun. Once again our day would include two game drives (another 5am wake up call...). And as I predicted, we came upon a pride of lions during our first drive. Unfortunately, all these "king of the jungle" do is lay around. According to our guide, lions sleep an average of 18 hours a day!!! Then they hunt at night under the veil of darkness. So, as these large cats lay around, the look very cudly....so much so you want to get out of the vehicle and hug them. But alas, I came to my senses and stayed in the vehicle as instructed.

Dinner that night was a large horseshoe-shaped table with fire torches...imagine something out of a Survior Voting ceremony.

Once again, the game drives were amazing. New animals we saw included:

Lions
Hippos
Chameleon

We did not see a leopard or cheetah but once again I was sure we would see them at the final lodge of our trip.

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Photos

Crossing Paths
A warthog walks past a water buffalo which is cooling off in the mud.

Close Call
This very large African elephant was very eager to come up to our vehicle.

Big Yawn
We take our late afternoon cocktails next to a small lake where these hippos spend their day (they stay in the water all day as their skin is sensitive to the sun). They come out at night to look for food.

Group Drinks
A group of rhinos stop for a moment for a drink

Better than Starbucks
My mom and dad pose with the three young girls in our vehicle as we stop for our morning coffee break.

Me and my shadow
I pose with our tracker during the coffee stop.

Camoflauge
Our guide holds up the chameleon which was calmly walking across the road.

The remains of the remains.
The remains of a giraffe rots in the sun after it was eaten by a pride of lions as well as hyenas and vultures.

Turtle Snack
Two lioness sit as one tries to eat the meat of a turtle from the shell. The one with the turtle between its paws takes a pause to check us out.

Lying Around
This pride of lions takes a break and naps during the late afternoon. According to our guide, lions sleep an average of 18 hours a day and hunt during the night time. I am sure my friend back home Kirk is very jealous and would like to join a pride as soon as possible.

Mirror Image
This bird stares at its reflection in the glass. The bird would then fly into the glass trying to attack the reflection.

Road Block
Two male lions nap in the middle of the road.

Sunset
The sun begins to set but its rays burst through the clouds creating a great view.

Comments

[ketel1king]

How often do you even look @ this? Am I going to hear from you?
Email me schmuckie boy!!! It's Rich Lin, sn on this site is [e-mail], my normal email is [e-mail]. Get going man!! Ur SAC needs you!!!!

[malcolm]

turtle?
Sounds like you are having a great time in my country! Just a few things I would like to comment on. Those lions are eating a tortiose not a turtle, as turtles are only found in the ocean not on land. That photo of a kudu you have is actualy a water buck. Other wise everythings good, enjoy.