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Elephant Plains, Sabi Sand, Kruger

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massachewsets heading your way! Hunting hyena coming to investigate us. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
black & white eating, zebra against afrika brown. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
such a serious little face, fine art B&W portrait of a vervet monkey. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
a handsome little Dark-capped Bulbul (Swartoogtiptol) pauses while drinking from the infinity pool. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
an irridescent male White-breasted sunbird (Witpenssuikerbekkie) against yellow flowers. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
A yellow beauty - African Golden Oriole (Wieldwaal), Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
A female White-bellied sunbird (Witpenssuikerbekkie) sits quietly on bright yellow flowers. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Burchell’s starling (Grootglansspreeu) with yellow pollen on his face. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Magnificently intense gaze of a beautiful cheetah perched on a viewing rock. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
fine art B&W portrait of a cheetah gazing out across the velt. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
A beautiful male White-bellied sunbird (Witpenssuikerbekkie) shows his colours. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
I think this gorgeous lady was staring down some grass. Scares me. Leopardess Tiyani in colour. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
He does not need to negotiate right of way. Magnificent bull elephant heading straight towards us. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Southern Giraffe outlined by sunlight...the Helmeted Guinea Fowl in the foreground are MUCH closer than the giraffe! Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
a pair of these pretty little Crested Frankolins (Bospatrys) were fearlessly loitering at the hyena den even though the hyenas were very much present & incorrect. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Tiyani's little cub Ndzutini, a fine art B&W portrait of this beautiful little leopard. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
comfortable amongst giants - a little elephant calf learning to use its trunk. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
the leopard cub Ndzutini looking inscrutable, safe in a nook of tree trunks while waiting for her mother Tiyani. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
two elephants at the pond. Fine art B&W. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
A picture of concentration. Tiyani's beautiful daughter, leopard cub Ndzutini, eases noiselessly through the dry grass. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
when will she come home? Little leopard cub Ndzutini waits, woebegone, for her mother Tiyani. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
"I see you" her eyes say. B&W fine art portrait of a lioness. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Peering out from the forest - of legs of giants, a cute tiny elephant calf. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
the surrounding afternoon bush at the hyena's den. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
A very tall lady with big eyes, her modesty covered by some blurry bits. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
as the last colour of sunset fades, the beautiful african moon rises between acacia branches. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Nellie looks at herself before the rest of the elephants arrive and mess up the reflections. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Fine art B&W - elephant emerges from the shadows. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Little leopard cub Ndzutini waits for her mother Tiyani. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
as sunset deepens the Drakensberg mountains show ethereal against the dark trees. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Village Weaver bird at his nest. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Still staring into the distance. A gorgeous cheetah wants lunch! Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Moya knows were are here! Walking leopardess in the sunshine. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
waterbuck in the late afternoon sunshine - fine art B&W. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Eyes and ears locked onto a target. Portrait of a cheetah on his anthill. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
this termite mound is just so comfortable. Cheetah loves his look-out point. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Staring into the distance, a beautiful cheetah. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
black & white fine art portrait of Tiyani's sadly waiting little leopard cub Ndzutini. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
young elephants on a protected adventure by the waterside. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Africa, landscape, early morning in iconic light. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Arty portrait, the beauty of a cheetah. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
this huge tusker is definitely staring straight back at us. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Nothing to see here, just passing through. Leopard Tiyani's cub Ndzutini exploring. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
a tiny hyena cub toddles past fearsome adults. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Big male leopard, Quarantine Male, wants to know who dares pull the porcupine quill from his face. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Budda hippo? Hank the Tank in contemplative mode. Don't be fooled. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
A pair of fork-tailed drongos, birds on sharp-eyed lookout for their next meal. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
female hyena, with her "penis" visible, just put the male in his place. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Hop!! A gorgeous little white-bellied sunbird showing his gymnastic skills. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Evening portrait of the pensive and magnificent S8, a huge male lion. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
All lined up. Bluest blue Greater Blue-eared Starling. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
African sunset colours mark out the windpump (windmill) overlooking a welcome water pan. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
A handsome Burchell's Zebra stands to show off its stripes. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Cute attack! One of Makhomsava's little leopard cubs calls from just inside their safe den. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Leopardess Makhomsava with one of her little leopard cubs. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
OMG! Hippo Hank the Tank displays his very extensive dentistry requirements. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
my favourite SA bird, the magnificent, beautiful, Lilac-Crested Roller. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Waterbuck bull up in the first morning light. Fine art portrait. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Magnificent death in the shadows, leopard male "Tortoise Pan" at night. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Reflections, a lioness surveys from the edge of a watery pan. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Fine art portrait of the gorgeous leopardess, Makhomsava, hidden in brush. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Absolutely classic african sunset. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
One of Makhomsava's little leopard cubs is irresistable. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
We've got their attention, now what? Lions. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Spread your legs if you want a drink. Thirsty South African giraffe at a pan. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Look back. Portrait of a female impala as her friends merge into the bush. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Otherworld lndscape, taking the very long view of the african bush. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
If the warthog refuses to see the curious rhino on the airstrip, does it still exist? Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Close enough to touch, a yellow-billed hornbill sits for a portrait. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
A tired elephant calf wishes elephants were fitted with brake lights. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Wile E Coyote? Not quite, a Side-Striped jackal on the move. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Looking at me pal? A red-billed hornbill with big attitiude. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
African sunset, with trees, long view. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Zonked! Makhomsava snoozing in a tree as only a leopard can. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
This is my best side. A lioness poses in the light of the dawning sun. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Well, hello pussycat. Ambush seducer at work. Lions at Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
A quiet vervet monkey? Look into its eyes, its minxy. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Yo man. Portrait of a waterbuck stag in the foliage, sucking on a grass stem. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
The eyes, the eyes! A magnificent Greater Blue-eared Starling. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Overdose of leopard cute. Makhomsava with one of her twins. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Different interpretation of classic african sunset. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
A rhino walks into the sunset - NB dehorned for his own safety. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Pale Chanting Goshawk surverying the bush. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
After a busy night the lion yawns. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Makhomsava showing that leopards also get tired. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Hello drab things. A magnificent Lilac-breasted Roller spares us mere humans a glance. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
We are not amused. Anybody fancy giving this irritated king of beasts a pat? Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
CLONK!!!! Did this grey hornbill just crash into a tree?? Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
it will take more than two twigs to save you. Lioness stare. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
A very sweet little nyala calf in the sunshine. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
A little steenbok pauses to look before bouncing away. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Sitting around waiting for something to happen. Tortoise Pan male leopard. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Lion grimace - somebody just told a dad joke. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
peek-a-boo! Humorous grey-billed hornbill. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Ambush! One of Makhomsava's little leopard cubs sneaking behind her. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Giving us the eye. A cudding male waterbuck at his ease. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
This lion just licked his own balls. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
The steely gaze of a white-backed vulture. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Leopard tree dinner. Makhomsava enjoying her impala. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
wooded textures on a misty safari early morning. Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
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