The open landscapes of the Karoo National Park really shows off the wildlife that inhabit this arid environment to great effect – in this case a beautiful gemsbok that we saw this morning just after sunrise.
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Disappearing into South Africa's wild places… Again!
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Such a beautiful beast. I love the markings and long slender horns.
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They’re really impressive!
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Just love Karoo National Park and the campsite is awesome.
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Definitely one of the best camping grounds in the country!
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You have the best rambles!
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Thank you, Kathy! We like to think we’re blessed in that way too.
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Like a painting!
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By the Perfect Artist, Robert.
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So regal! What a presence…
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Majestic in every sense, Lori. Undoubtedly.
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That’s a big guy! Long horns as spears. Thanks, D. 🙂
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And as weapons they’re as deadly as they look, those horns!
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So beautiful silhouetted in the morning light.
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A real Prince among the antelopes!
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Gemsbok are magnificent antelope – it is great to see the horns of this one against the sky.
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They are regal antelope for sure, Anne.
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