Eventually our own hunger pangs motivate us to leave the scene where the now satiated lions are no longer gorging themselves with the same gusto as an hour ago. We decide to head for Rathlogo Hide, following Sefara, Tlou, Thuthlwa and Kgabo Drives, as at least we should find a bit of shelter from the rain for our picnic lunch there.
Along the way we see another buffalo, giraffes, impalas, jackals, another brown hyena, a big herd of blue wildebeest, and numerous birds, and all of this while surrounded by amazing scenery.
A leopard tortoise coming to drink from a puddle in the road reminds us to also keep our eyes peeled for the smaller fry. Incidentally, while by now we’ve ticked four of the “big 5” this fellow is our only encounter today with one of the “little 5“.
If you’d like to follow along as we explore the Pilanesberg, a map may come in handy (for a large format version click here)
Nare Link to Rathlogo Hide
If you need to catch up on our drive through the Pilanesberg National Park, you can read all the previous posts here.
To be continued tomorrow.
DeWetsWild 
Fabulous – and I love how the animals utilize the puddles.
Making lemonade!
🙂
I’d heard of the big 5 but didn’t know there was a little 5. Lucky you for seeing one of them. The buffalo blends well into the background. Impressive creatures!
The “Little Five” is a fun term coined to remind people that there’s more to a visit to a game reserve than just the lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos – thrilling as they are. So, now they’re also looking out for antlions, leopard tortoises, elephant shrews, buffalo weavers and rhino beetles and noticing everything else in between!
Wow, this is turning out to be *quite* a rewarding excursion! So happy for you guys to be seeing all these wonderful creatures (and for us to ‘ride along.’)
And we’re happy that the bus is big enough for all of you to be able to join, Lori!
Wat ń absolute wonderlike dag het julle nie gehad nie!
Ek kan dit nou nog amper nie glo nie, Una. En dit in die reen!
Wildlife animals are so beautiful! You’re lucky to have them in their original environment. Great captures, D. 🙂
Thanks very much, H.J. In our final post in this series about Pilanesberg we’ll be sharing the story of how the Park came about.