WILD 4 "AFRICAN
WONDERS " photo safari TRIP REPORT 2007
13 NIGHTS and 14 DAYS ***
1 day was added onto this itinerary as an extension to allow for
a second reptile shoot
and the final PM Vulture shoot**
Welcome !!
We have just completed a WILD 4 " AFRICAN WONDERS"
photo safari. Please click on the following link to see
the full trip report.
African Wonders May2007 Trip Report
Here is a brief summary of some of the highlights - enjoy
and all the very best !! Warm regards
Stu & Justyna
AFRICAN
BIRDS OF PREY :: 1 NIGHT
Another
beautiful day and successful
visit to the African Birds of Prey Centre was enjoyed
by all.
Highlights were:
Jackal Buzzard
Long Crested Eagle
Tawny Eagle
Peregrine Falcon
Cape Eagle owl
Barn Owl
African Fish Eagle
Greater Kestrel
KRUGER
NATIONAL PARK :: 6 NIGHTS
7
Days were spent exploring the Kruger with
2 nights spent at Skukuza Camp, 2 at Lower Sabie and 2 at
Satara camp.
Highlights were:
4 Leopards
25 Lions
11 White Rhino
over 300 Elephant
over 400 Buffalo
BIG
CAT RESERVE :: 3 NIGHTS
The
freedom of being able to go off road and
get out the vehicle enabled us to get close to a variety
of wildlife.
ENDANGERED
SPECIES CENTRE, REPTILES AND VULTURE SHOOT :: 3 NIGHTS
AT FOREST LODGE
** 1 night extension **
Based
at Forest camp for the final 3 nights we
first visited the Endangered Species centre for an exclusive
4 hrs of photography:
Highlights were:
African Wild Dog pack
Cheetah
King Cheetah
Caracal
White Rhino
Vultures
AFRICAN
REPTILES
Two
exclusive photo sessions were held at the
Reptile park.
Highlights were:
Flapnecked Chameleon
Girdled Lizard
Leopard Tortoise
Giant Plated Lizard
Snouted Cobra
African Rock Python
Green Mamba
Gaboon Viper
WILD
VULTURE PHOTO SHOOT ** 1 night was added as an extension
to do this shoot and the second reptile shoot **
The
final highlight of the trip was an exclusive
photo shoot with over 200 wild vultures that are fed in
the late afternoon when the light is perfect for photography.
Species photographed:
White Backed Vulture
Hooded Vulture
Cape Griffon Vulture
Marabou Stork
Side Striped Jackal
