Kariega - Drive 4 (Final drive)
I was looking forward to our final drive because I was sure we would see some Hippos. I was right, but unfortunately they were resting and never moved in the time we were there. We did see other wildlife including Cape buffalo but again they were mainly static.
This is how easy it is for giraffes to feed a span of about 6 metres (15ft)
A branch makes a good scratching post !
Early morning reveals a small herd of Cape Buffalo
The adult African buffalo's horns are its characteristic feature: they have fused bases, forming a continuous bone shield across the top of the head referred to as a "boss". It is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous animals on the African continent, and according to some estimates it gores, tramples, and kills over 200 people every year.
Grey Heron among the herd search for disturbed insects and reptiles
An old burrow probably scraped out by an Aardvark and often used by other animals such as hyenas
A gathering of Impala
Young males practice fighting.
Distinctive rear patterns are used to signal each other
Small group of Waterbuck
Mother and foal
A curious Warthog
And it's off !
Relaxed male ostrich
The river and a small group of sleepy Hippos...
Yellow Billed Kite in a tree overlooking the river
Nyala
Prickly Pear cactus (non native species) in bloom
A final morning coffee
A curious native plant
More skittish warthogs
Pretty Water Lily
Red-Chested Sun Bird
