Happy New Year, Everyone!
Today we had “lion fever” here at Satara – our paths crossed with those of four different groups of lions! The absolute highlight was getting to spend some time, up close and personal, with Satara’s famed white lion male. If today was an omen of things to come in 2022 it is going to be a very good year!
First sunrise of 2022
Satara’s White Lion walking up to us, entourage in tow
Satara’s white lion up close (photo by Joubert)
Jackal pup playing with zebra dung
Dangerous zebra crossing! Luckily the lions were more curious than hungry.
Lion’s toothy yawn (photo by Joubert)
Brown-hooded Kingfisher
Sadly our time here at Satara in the Kruger National Park has come to an end and we will be heading home tomorrow. Of course there are still hundreds of photos and dozens of stories to share in the weeks ahead.
DeWetsWild 
Die leeu lyk so naby aan julle ! 😀
Voorspoedige nuwe jaar!
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Was wonderlik om n nuwe jaar so te kon begin, Aletta. Die wit leeu en sy 3 broers het so naby ons Duster verby geloop dat ons hulle sou kon streel (as ons onnosel genoeg was!). Voorspoedige 2022!
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Bly julle kon dit vasvang!
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Another fabulous run of photos! Keep ‘em coming! 🥳
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Gladly, Lori! 😀
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Happy New Year to Dries, Marilize, and Joubert!
What a wonderful way to start 2022 🙂 My husband and I wish all your family continued health, happiness and many blessings throughout the new year and beyond.
Best wishes,
Takami
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And we wish you the same, Takami – thank you!
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Any idea how old the lion is? Pretty boy, isn’t he?
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He is pure magnificence, Lois. If I remember correctly he was first noticed as a cub about 6 years ago. He and his 3 brothers now rule a pride of their own.
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Nooooooo…… I have been enjoying the visit. A few cuties and some big teeth in this batch of photos, Dries.
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We were just as sad that it came to an end, Tracy. But we’ll console ourselves by planning the next trip!
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🙂
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Just wow, wow, wow!! ❤
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Our thoughts exactly, Janet!
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Ag ja, daar moet seker maar altyd ‘n einde aan die lekkertes kom, ne … net om weer die volgende een te begin beplan natuurlik 😉. Daardie sonopkoms is pragtig, so ook die wit leeu wat mens amper in die oe kyk!
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Die wete dat die volgende besoek al klaar bespreek is is omtrent al wat ons oor die hartseer laat kom wanneer ons by die Wildtuin se hekke uitry…
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Awesome, amazing. Gelukkige julle. Hul het spesiaal vir julle kom groet.
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Dit het vir ons ook nogal so gevoel, Ineke.
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Rub in the joy … rub it in! We are all looking forward to the forthcoming episodes of your KNP trip 🙂
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I wish every one could experience this kind of thrill, Anne. I am convinced the planet would be better off when all people are able to experience a closeness with nature.
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