Never a day passes in the Kruger National Park that is not full of surprises.
We will be heading back home to Pretoria tomorrow, but today we had great sightings of huge elephant and buffalo herds, jackals, a massive eland bull, several grysbok and even an albino impala.
The highlight of the day was seeing a young male lion walking casually past a mixed herd of elephant and buffalo on the Dzundwini loop-road near Punda Maria – that’s three of the “Big-5” in the same spot! Unfortunately I could only manage a shot of the lion and elephant in the same frame.


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Thanks for following a quiet WoollyMuses, over the past two weeks, at least. I had hoped to post regularly while in Kruger. Now Perth..home at week’s end. Hope bring some images soon. Would have doubted so,e I,ages were as easily produced, but for having experienced SA/Kruger myself. A wonderful holiday destination.
It’s great to hear that our beautiful country and our beloved Kruger Park did not disappoint you Woolly Muses. We’re looking forward to your photos and the tales of your adventures!
Great shot!
Thank you P J B!
Great shot Mate… but does the lion have a collar on?? I took a photo of one in the park only to discover when I got home it had a radio collar round its neck…
Thanks Bulldog!
Yes, its a young male with a radio-tracking collar, probably a subject in a research project.
I believe there is some kind of TB testing being done…
Wonderful creatures. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks for paying us another visit Kathryn!
My pleasure!
Beautiful coexistence.
I think it was only a temporary armistace Seeker, these two species are almost always at loggerheads.
What a great shot Dries. Well done getting both in the same shot!! Lovely
Thank you very much Joey!
We’ve just arrived back safely in Pretoria, and missing the Kruger already… 😦
Enjoy the rest of the week, and regards to Mark!
We’ve been without internet service for a while…..Sorry 😦
Have a good week and start planning your next trip 😉