Ep3

In this episode we wrap up our safari in Thornybush.
It is an experience that can only be described as exquisite.
The density of game is unmatched and the reason we keep coming back to this region.

The rangers are experienced and intimately connected to their natural surroundings.
Their Finely tuned senses bring us the spectacle of the wilderness to life.

We saw so many animals in four days and some of our best sightings ever. For a photographer this is a dream and we get to share it with you.
This connection with nature is one that we all need in our modern times to restore our sense of purpose on this planet.

Let’s not take for granted that we share this planet with beautiful wild creatures that are willing thrive if we let them.


We spot two two leopards Initially both on the ground …
and then one saunters off and climbs a tree to an impala impala kill
while the ever present Hyena waits for scraps.

We catch up with the african wild dogs again languishing in the veld.
Nothing seems to be going here
but it is always a great photo opportunity.
Suddenly all of them get up and are on the move like a well or orchestrated hunting machine. This
The excitement levels are high. We give chase and follow them as they disappear into the bush.
We find them again with an impala kill.
The animal is devoured within minutes. It was absolutely insane to see them work together.

To bring down the adrenaline levels we stop to observe elephants go about their business.

We return to the leopard with the impala kill for another look into the secret life of this beautiful beast. Enjoy the montage.

…and like a ghost the leopard disappears into the landscape

Anybody that has spent enough time in the bush knows
that lions rest during daylight hours,
This pride lounging in the bush is no different…even to lazy to get up to urinate.
We celebrated another african sunset, with a smile on our face. It is a satisfied smile. we had no expectations that the game experience would be so eventful.

We have one more game drive,
and as it turns out
it becomes one of the best

It is the two leopards again with another impala kill.
The inexperience of the cub is apparent when the impala is dangling on the eadge of the branch.
We are all waiting in anticipation including the hyena for the impala to drop.
When it finally drops,
The frenzy that follows is mesmerizing.
The hyena clean up in seconds.

Watching beasts compete for food gives one a sense of appreciation
for what it takes to survive in the wild. It all looks a bit chaotic to us …
….but this, is the cycle of life.


It not everyday one gets to witness hyena tearing a carcass to pieces.

And In the end it is the leopard cub that needs consoling.
…and Probably some lessons learnt in this round.
We hope you enjoyed this animal spectacle as much as we did.
We feel privileged to share this experience with you guys

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