Lots of lifers I spent a week’s holiday in beautiful Curaçao and spotted lots of birds I’d never seen before, like magnificent frigatebirds, bare-eyed pigeons,…
Warming up in Kruger | Au revoir
The next morning we visited Lake Panic to do some bird watching. It was quite busy at the hide, but we managed to squeeze in…
Warming up in Kruger | Vervets
After we had settled in, we received visitors at our riverside bungalow. They stayed for a long time, peacefully foraging for food. I really enjoyed…
Warming up in Kruger | Pretoriuskop
After a wonderful New Year’s breakfast and lunch we left for Pretoriuskop. On the way down we passed a Tawny Eagle I’m sure we saw…
Warming up in Kruger | Last day of the year
The next morning, the very last day of 2010, we got up before the crack of dawn. We were driving all the way to Skukuza…
Warming up in Kruger | Mooiplaas
It’s the 30th of December and we’re off to Mopani to have lunch with friends. On our way down we spot a lovely Carmine Bee-eater. Egret…
Warming up in Kruger | Bateleur
So, here we are at Bateleur Bush Camp. It’s a tiny camp, in the middle of nowhere. It’s also bone dry and hot. At check-in…
Warming up in Kruger | Unexpected sightings
We leave Sirheni Bush Camp at the crack of dawn. We’re off to Bateleur Bush Camp, but taking the long way – via Letaba Rest…
Warming up in Kruger | Lazy day
I started the day with a stroll through camp. I was on a mission to make as much photographs as I could for my 100…
Warming up in Kruger | Sirheni
We arrived at Sirheni on Christmas day and were allocated to bungalow no 13. It was quite hot and very humid, but lucky for us…
Warming up in Kruger – Christmas Day
A Woodland Kingfisher woke us up on Christmas Day. How’s that for a Christmas present? We had a relaxed breakfast on our veranda, taking our…
Warming up in Kruger – Mooiplaas
The drive took us to Mooiplaas waterhole on the S50. It was almost midday, so light conditions weren’t too good for photography, but lots of…
Warming up in Kruger – Mopani morning
I woke up early, made an espresso (I brought my little Bialetti) and drank it on the veranda of our bungalow. This is exactly how…
Warming up in Kruger (2.2)
After a quick stop at Tshokwane – we didn’t hang around as the shop & restaurant were still closed – we continued on our journey…
Warming up in Kruger (2.1)
We woke up early on Thursday the 23rd. Even though we were still quite tired, we had a long drive ahead (Mopani) and wanted to…