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The Gallery of 2023
Impressions of our 2023 conservation trip to South Africa
Cheetah time
A rare cheetah sighting after a morning of searching.
A chameleon on the night drive.
We found this guy in the same tree the next day.
African Wild Dogs
These rare canids had found a zebra carcass to feast on.
Zebra
Zebra were there this trip in big numbers.
Spotting the pride.
This male lion made an appearance at the water hole we had staked out.
Giraffe
Scratching an itch after a nice long feed.
A mother elephant and her calf.
This mother continued to eat while her calf was smelling the air trying to figure out who or what we were.
lioness
After breeding, the lioness rolls on her back to help improve her success rate.
Male lion
Surveying the territory in the early morning light.
Banded Mongoose
These quick little critters usually roam in large busy groups.
Pale Chanting Goshawk
The birds were well represented this trip. We spotted over 125 different species.
Sunset rollers
The experience at sundown with wildlife and a cocktails was magical.
Leopard in a small tree.
Usually leopards are elusive but on day 4 this female decided she needed a better vantage point to see the opportunities.
Young impala playing.
These impala were practicing their evasion techniques. Practice makes perfect, repetition builds confidence.
African elephant bull
After gently making his way over to the cars, he passed right between our Land Cruisers and down the road.
Sharing space.
Up a little early but rewarded with an amazing sunrise during our walk.
The walking safari.
Truly sharing space with the African wildlife while being guided incredibly well and safely was an unforgettable experience.
Cape Town
We got lucky and caught a clear sky to take the sky ride on to the top of Table Mountain.
Orange-Breasted sunbird
During our visit to the Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens these colorful little birds were easy to spot
African Black-footed Penguins
After a beautiful drive down the coast we arrived in Simons Town and Boulders Beach to this amazing view.
Boulder Beach
There were penguins everywhere.
African Black-footed penguin
There were many on the beach all the way into the dunes.
Penguins coming home
After a trip looking for fish, the penguins came back to the beach to feed their young
Penguin in the nest
The penguins were actively digging nests and guarding them from predators and other penguins
Boulder Beach
Penguins were basking on the rocks, bathing in the surf and heading out to sea
The Harbour House
A beautiful lunch in Kalk Bay after a morning filled with penguins.
Cape of Good Hope
The cape was named because it was the point where sea farers started heading east to the East Indies
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
The drive to the cape goes through the reserve. This time we spotted some male Ostrich walking through the brush
Wine Tasting Tour
Touring wineries in the world renowned Stellenbosch region of South Africa was a nice change of scenery
Wine tasting and lunch
A beautiful lunch with wine paired to you dish by the chef
Cape Town Extension 2023
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