South Africa Day 13: Spotting The Big 5 (Part 2)

More animals in their natural habitat...








This little guy charged our jeep and refused to move until his entire herd had safely crossed the road.

And this is quite possibly my most favorite photo that I have ever taken in all of my travels to date!



Before the evening game drive, we had dinner in the middle of the bushland.  The animals could have approached us at anytime, thus the guides had to be ready to protect us with guns.  Sure enough half-way through the meal the guides jumped up in full attention, as a hyena had wandered within feet of us.  It stayed there wandering around aimlessly for 20 minutes and then left as quickly as it had come.  It was such a surreal moment!

And here are some photos from the drive to dinner...



This is another photo that just takes my breath away!




Our ride for the entire safari.

Me in the middle of the bushland (I was as nervous as one could be).

Me and Sarah with our fantastic ranger (whom we both had a little crush on).  Yes, Sarah is
drinking a Hansa!


Me and Sarah as the sun disappeared over the horizon.


Our dinner table.


Our chef and the delicious African food for the evening.


This almost full moon guided us along the evening game drive.
Posted by Andi Perullo at October 5, 2009
Categories: South Africa
 

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