20 January 2021
Morning broke at Cape Vidal with a thick blanket of fog covering the coast, and knowing that visibility along the Grassland Loop would be limited as a result we stuck to the main road out of camp, heading south as far as Amazibu Pan.
As per usual Amazibu Pan was abuzz with a variety of mammalian and avian wildlife when we arrived.
Next on our itinerary for the morning was a jaunt along the Vlei Loop, though in these early hours not much game were around the waterholes as yet.
Then followed a short detour along the Forest Loop…
…and the Dune Loop…
… before arriving back at our cabin in Cape Vidal where some interesting visitors were already in attendance.
Having had to skip the Grassland Loop in the morning, that is where our attention was focused for our afternoon drive.
In the evening while having dinner on the deck of our cabin the Tropical House Gecko kept us thoroughly entertained by catching moths attracted to the outside light.
Tropical House Gecko
Map of the eastern shores section of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (from https://isimangaliso.com/)
DeWetsWild 
I really enjoyed travelling with you – made me feel almost like I was there. Not only do you manage to spot so many birds but photograph them too!
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We’re grateful you came along for the ride, Carol!
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I also liked the vervet mother and baby. That baby has such big eyes! That gecko looks like it has great camouflage.
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Thanks, Siobhan. You are right about the gecko – especially when they’re sitting against a tree as opposed to beneath a light!
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Love that image of mama and baby monkeys! As usual, an enjoyable read punctuated with your fantastic wildlife photography!
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And you are as kind and generous with your commentary as usual, John. Thank you!
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It goes without saying that I enjoy seeing the animals and birds, but what adds to the delight of these photographic narratives are the little things like the lizards, geckos and the fig ‘growing precariously’. Thank you for including those aspects too.
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It’s the small things that spice up the main course, don’t you agree Anne?
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I relish in the little things that enrich the environment I am in – spice indeed.
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Another day full of all sorts of animals. That first shot of the kudu bull is wonderful. What joy it must be to see all these in person. I know the feeling, even if I’m seeing the same variety of animals and plants. But it’s so fulfilling, isn’t it?
janet
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Again I find myself absolutely agreeing with your sentiments, Janet. Being out in our wild places means you have to be living “in the moment” to experience it all. Worrying about the past or the future is just not worth it then, as you’ll be missing out. It’s a weight lifted off my shoulders and I think the reason why exploring these beautiful places is so addictive.
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The mother and baby monkeys ! That is a beautiful photo.
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Thank you very much, Anne. The cute little monkeys are sure to melt even the hardest of hearts. That is until they find a way into your picnic basket…
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That National Geografic did not hire you? Do you have contact with them?
As usual,nice pic!
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Thank you very much, John. If you have a contact at NatGeo won’t you please put in a good word for us? 😀
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I enjoyed this whole series of photos, but the first one is mesmerizing!
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Thanks very much, Montucky. That big kudu bull could be seen only through a small “window” at the edge of the swamp forest and the scene was just too beautifully framed not to chance the shot.
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