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Sri Lanka's Big Five - Blue Whale, Asian Elephant, Sperm Whale, Leopard and Sloth Bear.
Outside the continent of Africa, the tiny island of Sri Lanka is the next best for Big Game Safaris.
Jetwing Eco Holidays are the first Sri Lankan tour operator to run 'The Big Five Tour'. Visit www.jetwingeco.com and click on the 'tours' page for more information on the Sri Lanka Big Five Tour.
At first this female was up in a tree resting but some vultures came down near where she had stashed her kill and she rushed down to chase them off. The biting flies were terrible and all over her. The bush she is under now has natural oils that help repel the flies.
This massive lion is calling for the other five members of his unusually large "coalition" (meaning a band of male lions). He and his six cohorts rule the Kruger park.
This is one of the most ancient mammals known alive by the hommo sapiens, an animal that insists on putting himself as if in a superior category.
Pilanesberg, South Africa.
The golden profile of a male lion's head and paws can be seen against a pure black background. Shot with a Nikon Z8 and a 600mm lens in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, in July 2024.
ISO 64, 600mm, f/4, 1/4000, -5 EV
White Rhino at a watering hole. White and Black Rhino are both the same color. The names are misnomers. There are two species of rhinos. One species are grazers that eat grasses and ground plants. The other are browsers that eat leaves from trees and bushes. The grazers have a broad face with a wide mouth to take in as much grass as possible.The browsers have a narrow pointed face in order to reach between the branches of bushes to get to the leaves. The name given to the grazers, White Rhino, is actually a corruption of the Dutch word for "wide." To distinguish the two, the browser species became known as Black Rhinos.
Not even 10 minutes into our morning drive we came across this group of adolescents and two mature lioness. They had evidently made a kill that night and had a hearty feed as their stomachs were huge!! they all flopped down in this clearing by the road to full to even move. A really special way to kick off a game drive!!
Cape Bison feeding on the edge of the Chobe river, Chobe National Park, Botswana, South Africa
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African Elephant. A cow elephant and her two calves crossing the Sabie River. The calves are from different years. Female elephants generally stay with their mothers for life. Male elephants are generally driven from the female dominated family group when they reach sexual maturity, to prevent inbreeding.
Anni di esplorazioni personali ci hanno arricchito di un’ottima conoscenza del territorio oltre che a un rapporto collaudato con rangers e guide: noi operiamo prevalentemente con strutture di livello adeguate a garantire il massimo della sicurezza, elemento per noi fondamentale.
Orari e appostamenti per il Safari Perfetto
06:00 - Caffè in velocità e uscita per due ore circa di safari. Ottimi avvistamenti.
09:00 - Rientro e colazione
10:00 - Uscita per nuova escursione
12:00 - È opportuno ritirarsi perché il sole è molto alto per cui .. pranzo e relax , piscina etc.
16:00 - Nuova escursione, fino alle 18-19:00. ottimi gli avvistamenti, il sole è basso e gli animali iniziano la caccia serale.
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Years of experience in the field has enriched our knowledge of the territory, provided us with a tried and tested rapport with rangers, intermediaries and local guides and have honed our insight, allowing us today to understand which itinerary and route is most suitable for each individual.
The ideal itinerary for the Best Safari
06:00 - A quick coffee and then out for a two-hour safari guarantees optimum spotting
09:00 -Back for breakfast
10:00 -Out on a new excursion
12:00 - It is wise to return as the sun is at its highest... lunch and relaxation, a visit to the pool etc
16:00 - Another excursion until 6 or 7pm for further optimum spotting - the sun is low and the animals are starting to hunt.
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This was the most special thing we were able to witness: a very rare sighting of the most elusive of the "Big Five" (the leopard) mating. The cats mate every few minutes, very briefly, over a span of several days. As you can see from the expression on the female's face, the experience is quite painful for her.
African Cape Buffalo (male). Both male and female Cape Buffalo have horns. The males are distinguishable by their "boss", the heavy bony plate that forms across the head between the horns. The African Cape Buffalo is considered the most dangerous animal in Africa, and is often referred to as "the Black Death." Cape Buffalo are one of "The Big Five," the five animals considered the most dangerous and difficult to hunt. The others are the elephant, rhino, lion and leopard.
A young male lion toys with a branch while he rests in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger Park, South Africa