48 thoughts on “Happy Place”

1. Amy October 12, 2015 at 7:27 pm

   As near as you can get to heaven on earth, Indeed! These are great photos.

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 13, 2015 at 3:49 am

      Thank you very much Amy!

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2. clara@expatpartnersurvival.com October 12, 2015 at 6:54 pm

   That night sky is unbelievable!! Can’t wait to get to Kruger later this year 🙂

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 13, 2015 at 3:44 am

      I can just imagine Clara! We’re heading to Northern Kruger on Friday for a quick weekend visit 😉

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      1. clara@expatpartnersurvival.com October 13, 2015 at 7:00 am

         Fantastic. Our first trip to Cape Town is next on our list….
      2. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 14, 2015 at 4:04 am

         I hope you have a wonderful time in the Mother City, Clara!
3. Linda Arthur Tejera October 11, 2015 at 11:50 pm

   Such a beautiful place filled with amazing creatures! 🙂

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 12, 2015 at 4:06 am

      It is, Linda, it really is!

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4. Zirkie October 11, 2015 at 10:21 pm

   Pragtige fotos! Ek stem saam met jou – die Kruger Wildtuin is die naaste aan die hemel op aarde. My gunsteling twee kampe is Satara en Maroela.

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 12, 2015 at 4:06 am

      Jy praat Zirkie! Satara en Maroela het ook altwee hul spesiale bekoring- die groot katte natuurlik bo-aan die lys!

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5. Spokie sny spoor October 11, 2015 at 9:47 pm

   Oehoe! Voorwaar a happy place. Die gallery fotos is stunning! Jy het baie moeite gedoen. Waardeer.

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 12, 2015 at 4:04 am

      Baie dankie nogmaals Spokie. My argiewe is vol mooi fotos van Shingwedzi en omgewing 😉

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6. yhealthy2000 October 11, 2015 at 8:32 pm

   It’s a beautiful place where you live. Love the photos as always. Yaz.

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 12, 2015 at 4:03 am

      Thanks Yaz! Unfortunately we don’t live at Shingwedzi, but wouldn’t it have been wonderful if we did! Luckily we live close enough to be able to visit there from time to time 😉

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7. sustainabilitea October 10, 2015 at 5:41 pm

   I agree with Judy. I may never get to your part of the world in person, but I love every minute of the virtual trips. I always wonder whether people from other places find some of the things and places in the US exotic, things we take for granted.

   janet

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 5:57 pm

      Take it from me, you have some awesome scenery and fascinating wildlife that I’d love to experience one day Janet! And we are only too happy to have you come along while we explore our wild places 😉

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      1. sustainabilitea October 10, 2015 at 6:11 pm

         Wouldn’t it be great if we could each visit the other?
      2. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 6:13 pm

         Just the price of airplane tickets away, unfortunately our Rand has taken a pounding of late making it a whole lot more pricey 😦
      3. sustainabilitea October 10, 2015 at 6:14 pm

         I understand!
      4. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 6:14 pm

         But we can dream can’t we!
      5. sustainabilitea October 10, 2015 at 6:15 pm

         Yes and follow blogs. 🙂
      6. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 6:16 pm

         Agreed!
8. Nature on the Edge October 10, 2015 at 8:56 am

   I like that – “as near as you can get to heaven …..” That’s a serious recommendation, Shingwedzi’s going to the top of my wish-list!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 5:35 pm

      For us there’s no drive in any South African reserve that compares to the S50 road along the Shingwedzi River for atmosphere, scenery and diversity of wildlife. You won’t go wrong with Shingwedzi, Liz!

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      1. Nature on the Edge October 11, 2015 at 8:45 pm

         Thanks for this, filed for the future.
9. photobyjohnbo October 10, 2015 at 5:36 am

   Always love your wildlife photos!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 6:35 am

      We’re so glad you do, thanks John!

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10. Inger October 10, 2015 at 4:45 am

    Looks spectacular! 😀

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 6:34 am

       Shingwedzi is a spectacular place, that’s true, Inger! Thanks for visiting with us!

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11. Ladybuggz October 9, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    Beautiful!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 3:24 am

       Thank you, again, Teresa!

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12. perdebytjie October 9, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    Ai,so mooi!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 3:25 am

       Ou Shingwedzi le my so na aan die hart!

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13. joanfrankham October 9, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    That type of place would definitely be my happy place also!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 3:26 am

       Shingwedzi has a very special place in our hearts, Joan!

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14. sylvain landry photographe October 9, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Who knows maybe you’ll like to participate to my weekly challenge….?…. or not !
    But you should come and take a look….
    http://www.sylvain-landry.com/category/sl-week

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 3:27 am

       Thank you for the invitation Sylvain!

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15. anotherday2paradise October 9, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    So beautiful to get out n nature. Love the sunset photo. 🙂

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 3:29 am

       Thanks Sylvia! Out in nature is always wonderful, but few places compare to good old Shingwedzi!

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16. aj vosse October 9, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    Visiting your blog is going to a happy place!!! 😉

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 3:29 am

       Thanks man AJ, you’ve made my morning with those kind words!

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17. jimholroyd365 October 9, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    I love the image of Shingwedzi Sunrise with the buffalo, a shot worth getting up for.

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 3:30 am

       Thank you so much, Jim! At Shingwedzi you’ll always be rewarded for an early start!

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18. Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread October 9, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    You can definitely out shine us all when you start showing photos from your part of the world. Thanks for sharing because most of us will never have the opportunity to visit. 🙂

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 3:32 am

       We’re so privileged and thankful to have the support of kind people like you, Judy!

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19. rondomtaliedraai October 9, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    Julle het baie lekker plekke!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorOctober 10, 2015 at 3:33 am

       Ons het Tina, dis baie waar! Maar ou Shingwedzi het sy spesiale plekkie in ons harte, dis verseker.

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       1. rondomtaliedraai October 10, 2015 at 7:57 pm

          Dis baie spesiaal

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