The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park is one of the oldest protected areas in Africa, having been proclaimed 127 years ago in 1895 as two seperate reserves – Hluhluwe and Umfolozi. We’ll share more about this fascinating history soon, but for now suffice to say that these healthy and intact ecosystems support large populations of birds and animals, meaning any visit to this special park is sure to deliver some memorable encounters.
Early morning on the Black Umfolozi River
Young Giraffe
Dark-capped Bulbul (photo by Joubert)
Plains Zebra with muddy socks
Plains Zebra and White Rhino sharing a waterhole
Natal Hinged Tortoise
White Rhinos crossing a river
Early morning on the White Umfolozi River
Buffalo bull (photo by Joubert)
Mphafa Waterhole
Thirsty Warthog family
Yellow-breasted Apalis
Warthog enjoying his turn in the mud
Impala
Bateleur
White Rhino
Elephants (photo by Joubert)
Spotted Eagle Owl
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Another lovely array of images. That Spotted Eagle Owl is amazing!
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Seeing it in real life was a thrilling encounter!
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What an incredible post !!!
Really appreciate the effort behind each of these images.
Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
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Nice to see you again, Sreejith, and thank you for the kind words!
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Pragtig
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Baie dankie, Toortsie
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Beautiful pictures all! Amazing animals. Thanks you, D. and Joubert. 🙂
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Very kind of you, thanks H.J.
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Die vlak ark het nogal n goeie stel tande om mee te grawe.
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Daai tande is vlymskerp en sal lelike skade doen aan enige aanvaller.
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It’s great that this area has been preserved for so long. I especially enjoyed the photo of the warthog in the mud, the Bateleur, and the owl.
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Die natuurskoon en diere … wat ‘n wonderlike plek om te besoek!
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O dit is gewis, Corna. Julle moet net hier kom inloer wanneer julle weer al die pad Natal toe reis.
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Beslis … ons geniet hierdie posts van jou vreeslik baie en gaan dit beslis nie volgende keer mis ry nie!
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Ek is bly om dit te hoor!
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What a lovely photograph of a Bateleur.
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Thank you very much, Anne
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