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My husband and I recently had the privilege of spending some time with family and friends in the private Game Reserve, Mjejane, adjacent to the Kruger National Park in South Africa.
As we marveled at the beauty of God's Creation, a solitary tree, rooted firmly in stone, caught my eye and I remembered Hebrews 6:19: "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Just as the tree finds strength in its foundation, so too should our trust and hope be anchored in God.
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Draw and then paint the tree, with its roots exposed and anchored in stone.
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jacanalodge · 2 years ago
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Experience the fantastic Mjejane Game Reserve on the banks of the Crocodile River
Guests visiting the Mjejane Game Reserve experience utter peace and tranquillity. Whether this is your first time visiting the reserve or if you are a frequent guest, staying in the Mjejane is a one of a kind experience that will continue to have an impact on you long after you go home.
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funnywildlife · 3 years ago
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krugerexplorer · 5 years ago
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worldtravelssa · 4 years ago
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As the African bush weaves its magic spell, your senses will awaken as never before and you will soak up a host of new experiences that will feed your soul.
Perched on the banks of the Crocodile River and surrounded by thousands of hectares of raw African wilderness, it is here that the paths of predators and prey cross. It is here that you are assured of a breath-taking wildlife experience
Mjejane River Lodge is an exclusive lodge situated within the revered Mjejane Game Reserve – a private Big 5 Game Reserve incorporated into the Kruger National Park.
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paddlesworthdraws · 5 years ago
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🎵I’m DUI, hardly ever caught sober, and you about to get ran the f*ck over! 🎵 #MoveBitch #GetOutTheWay #GetOutTheWayBitch #GetOutTheWay #BlackRhino #BlackRhinos #Rhinoceros #rhinos #rhino #rhinoconservation #savetherhinos #drawing #sketch #rhinoafrica #rhinoconservation #endangeredspecies #animals #wildlife #wildlifeart #southafrica #animalart #animalillustration #derwent #rhinolove #rhinocharge #molskine #molskine #rhinosofinstagram #rhinopoaching #rhinoart #copicmarkers #copicmarkerart #rhinolife (at Mjejane Game Reserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-LA2_5HcwA/?igshid=5p1y6zm2rdv0
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sammyandmattsblog · 5 years ago
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30th January 2020
Yesterday was a bit of a different day. While Matt worked (while having excruciating stomach cramps from eating either bush basil on his guided morning walk or Wimpy), l went to the school where I am going to be doing my practicals at the end of Feb. It's in Malelane and is such a special place. I was just beaming after my tour. I am just waiting for UNISA to say yes and then it's full steam ahead.
Then after that, I took a drive to Mjejane Game Reserve, where Blondie and Brad where staying with friends. I haven't seen them in over a decade I'm sure, so it was great to hang out and catch up at their amazing chalet with a view of the Kruger and Crocodile river.
By the time I got home (to the Kruger) it was the late afternoon, so didnt get any assignments done. Naughty naughty.
In the evening we went for a swim to cool down and met a guy who has been camping in the Kruger since July. Wow, he had some stories. For him as a pensioner it works out cheaper than paying rent/water/lights/dstv/rates... etc. I definitely think when I hit 65 I'm buying a caravan and doing this! What a great way to spend retirement. There are always people around to talk to. And there is always something interesting happening around you! I think it's a fab idea. Heck, why wait till we are 65, let's do it now... well once the fur kids move out and go to college.
Today, was a bit of a mad day. We took a little drive in the morning and saw a chameleon, speke's hinged tortoise, and two new birds. Then packed up and went to Nelspruit to get the car and then ran around doing errands and getting the last few things we needed.
We drove to a tiny town called Machadodorp and are stay at a cheap (aka dodge) little place called the Old Mill (dunno where they think those 2 stars come from). We just pulled in here so Matt could work and then tomorrow we do the big drive to Francistown or Nata in Botswana, basically the whole day of driving (about 12 hrs).
I'm feeling both nervous and excited for Botswana. It's super remote and the roads are basically sand tracks or deep sand tracks. And we forgot the shovel at home. Haha. Not only that, you have to stop every 20kms to make sure that the long grass isnt caught in the exhausted or your car will catch on fire. You also have to put on a seed net so you dont get grass seeds in your radiator.
But most of all, I'm nervous that the camps aren't fenced. Meaning, lions or hyenas can and do walk straight into camp. I bought pepper spray at Outdoor Warehouse for this reason. The guy's face when I asked if this work on lions 😂😂
I know that whatever happens, Im happy to be travelling with Matt, as he is pretty capable of anything and the best person to stuck anywhere with.
So, the plan is to drive up to Zambia, through Botswana, while stopping of at Nxai pans. The last time I was in Botswana was when we drove through on our way to Zambia, 7 years ago. At least we know more now than we did then. We honestly where clueless back then.. and we could never have more car problems than we did that trip, so I think we will be okay.
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dolcedanei · 5 years ago
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sit in your peace for a little while 🕊 ____________________________ #krugernationalpark #tannedskin #carribbeantan #blondehair #whitebikini #aesthetically #modeblog #dametraveler #liveauthentic #southafricangirl #southafricanstyle (at Mjejane Game Reserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3EQL4dB4LG/?igshid=bfme4erv83w2
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therachelreport · 8 years ago
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The Mighty Jungle
We got married! That’s right, I am officially Rachel Evans as of August 20, 2016, for those of you that have been living under a rock. Don’t worry, etiquette says you have a full year to send us wedding gifts, so I ain’t mad at you…yet. And traditionally with a wedding, comes a honeymoon. A Honeymoon, according to Wikipedia (where you can always find the most accurate information on the web), is the traditional holiday taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage in intimacy and seclusion, often celebrated in destinations considered exotic or romantic. Although I’m not usually one for traditions, this is one that I can get on board with, at least in theory. For the three of you who actually read this thing, and for the many of you that have traveled with me, the one recurrent theme is this—I don’t take vacations, in the traditional meaning of the word that is, I go on adventures. And this “honeymoon” would be no exception. I’m not sure if I’m even capable of an actual vacation at this point, and thankfully my new husband can’t sit still for longer than 13 minutes either. So, instead of the typical Pina Colada-filled, sleep until noon, leave your sneakers at home, and “get tanner than a high school prom queen” honeymoon, we (yes, WE) decided to embark on a three week adventure to South Africa, inclusive of 5am wake up calls, grueling hikes, hours-long road trips, and an aggressive list of restaurants, cities, and activities. We’d spend a week on safari in the northern region, a week in Cape Town, and the remaining time exploring the southern coast. 
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South Africa, the country almost twice the size of Texas—”not the southern part of Africa”, I nicely clarified to the polite, southern gentleman at Barclaycard after he repeatedly asked me “which countries would I be traveling in”, and threatened to tell his children the truth about Santa Claus if my card was shut off while overseas—would be both of our first steps on African soil (although definitely not our last) and the farthest place either of us have visited. Two ten hour flights from LAX-->LHR-->JNB, plus a six hour drive (on the left side of the road) to Kruger National Park, THE park of all parks in SA, finally landed us in Mjejane Game Reserve, a private reserve connected to the southern tip of Kruger, where we’d be spending our first few days in South Africa. Kruger National Park is over 7500 square miles, impossible to cover in one trip, and home to a dense population of what is commonly referred to as “The Big 5”—lion, buffalo, elephant, leopard and rhino, chosen based on their unrivaled strength. A typical day, at Mjejane and all of our safari lodges, went something like this: 5am wake up call, 5:30am game drive (3-5 hours depending on the day), 10am breakfast, NAP, lunch, 4pm game drive (2-3 hours), 8pm dinner, sleep, repeat. Each lodge is situated on their own private property inside the park, and provides you with anything you need throughout your stay. Here is just a handful of what we captured on lens.  
Our first spotting’s, self-found, on our drive in--Wildabeast, Elephants and Giraffe!
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Home for the next few days, mosquito net included.
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Game drives took place on this tank (remember, it is South Africa’s summer), guided by experienced trackers.
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Tripod of Giraffe--on average 5.5 meters tall! Even babies come out at 1.5 meters...ouch. 
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A young zebra wears her stripes proudly. 
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The white Rhino, pretty much the closest existing relative to the dinosaur, can weigh up to 3.5 TONS and has skin so thick not even a crocodile can puncture it.
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Speaking of crocodiles....I think I’ll stay back here. 
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Herd of buffalo, claiming their night’s resting place. 
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Morning views along with Mjejane River, this makes the 5am wake up call not so bad (I said not SO bad...).
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Impala, the most common of the antelope species in Kruger. Small and quick, they travel in packs. 
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KUDU: the second largest antelope and...a very tasty piece of meat! Males have horns, females don’t. 
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Mongoose, this little guy might look cute, but beware--it can kill a Cobra, and are immune to snake venom. 
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Waterbuck munching on some leaves in the “parking lot” of our lodge.
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On our nightly game drives, we’d park up to watch the sunset with a glass of wine, taking in the sound of birds and peacefulness that the bush has to offer, as many animals search for a safe night’s resting place, and others awaken to hunt their next meal. 
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Hippo’s hang out in large groups, keeping cool in the water during the day and grazing at dusk. 
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Mama elephant and youngsters wandering through the bush.
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The search for cats continues....
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Remember Pumbaa, the friendly warthog from The Lion King--here he is!
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Once almost entirely extinct--largely due to an extreme poaching problem, and certainly still endangered, it’s refreshing to see this Mother and Son Rhinocerus beating the odds. #SavetheRhino
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This gentle giant was sure to look both ways before crossing the road in front of us. 
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The highlight for me at Mjejane occurred on our second morning game drive around 6:30am, our fourth and final drive at this lodge. I was actually starting to lose hope on cat-sightings, and then, there she was, the Queen of the Jungle, just lounging in the middle of the dirt road. Lions are nocturnal creatures, sleeping 18-20 hours each day, and hunting during the night. Spotting their golden coat through the thick bush in daylight hours when they’re likely sleeping, is not so easy, and spotting them in the dark is also difficult for obvious reasons, not to mention the added dangers that accompany wandering around the bush at night. But, circling around sunrise and sunset, you can often catch these predators on the move. This particular lioness had likely just finished her nightly meal, presumed by the fresh blood lingering around her mouth. Seemingly enjoying the early morning sunlight before the day’s heat sets in, I call this state of stillness a food-coma. We pulled up right next to her, honestly, a little too close for comfort at first, until she strutted directly alongside our truck and relocated under the shade of the bush. 
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Next up, we headed just a couple of hours north, to the Sabi Sands area of Kruger, named after the nearby Sabie and Sand Rivers, and inclusive of several private game lodges. We’d be staying at Umkumbe Lodge, buried deep into the bush and hopefully increasing our chances of cat-sightings, known as “leopard country”. Same schedule and daily activities, new ground to explore.
The terrain during our 3 hour drive was a pretty spectacular site on its own—miles of dense forests and lush farmlands along the way.
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 We made it, after a longer than expected, bumpy ride down a narrow dirt road—I am pretty impressed with our navigation skills thus far!
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Back into the bush! 
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Elan, the largest of the antelope species.
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December is prime birthing season for impala, so we got the chance to see several babies. This one day old imapala was already frolicking off on her own!
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Although they may look the same on first glimpse, every giraffe has a completely unique pattern. 
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The helmet-like skull of a buffalo is so hard that even a 35mm bullet couldn’t penetrate it.
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Morning coffee time in the bush!
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The white rhino, not actually white at all, got his name for his wide mouth, compared to the narrow mouth of what was then named the black rhino. Dutch to English translation got...lost in translation. 
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Elephants travel in herds and are extremely loyal to their family. Herds can range anywhere from 10-100, and we were lucky enough to stumble upon a group of about 40 one day, ranging from all ages and sizes. Easy to spot these gentle giants through the bush, we saw a few heading towards a watering hole on this warm, summer morning, and they just kept coming. Splashing water all over themselves, and then layering themselves with a nice layer of mud (for sun protection and to keep them cool) this was quite the site to watch.
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The gestation period for elephants is 22 months! They usually only breed once every eight years and live to about 65 years old. 
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Beep beep!
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South African sunsets are really unlike none other, fifty shades of purple every night!
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What was most definitely the highlight at Umkumbe, and quite possibly the gold medal of the entire trip, occurred on our last evening drive in Sabi Sands. We drove up to a river bank, and sleeping just next to the water under a leafy tree was the elusive spotted cat, the leopard that we’d been hoping to see. Stationing our vehicle as close to the cliff’s edge as possible, we sat in silence and observed this sleeping (on and off) beauty in awe. She is three years old.
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After about fifteen minutes, we heard a deep growl and noticed movement coming from an adjacent tree. Seemingly out of nowhere, a large male leopard (the father of the young female leopard) jumped out of the tree, walked up the river bank and up the ledge of rocks that we were positioned on, continuing towards us and making us all a little uneasy. Marius, our 6’6, 250+lb South African guide assured us that Maxabeni, the eight year old male leopard, had no interest in making us his next meal (but also to keep our bodies and limbs inside the vehicle). We followed him through the bush for over an hour as he stalked his next meal—a group of nearby Impala. He was focused on his prey, gliding so close to our vehicle that you could reach down and pet him, but completely avoiding eye contact. The impala did spot their predator and screamed out warnings to their tribe—the females and babies ran off while some of the males stayed to keep their eyes on their enemy. We eventually left Maxabeni to continue his hunt without distractions.
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Leopards live and hunt in solitude, and don’t share their kill even with their family members. Each male has his own territory, usual encompassing a few female territories. 
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Clawing this tree to sharpen and clean his paws for the hunt, and also to mark his 8,000 acre territory. 
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Proof of how close Maxabeni was to Bennie’s leg!
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That same night, on our way back to camp—the sun has set at this point, leaving only our vehicle headlights and a flashlight to guide us—we heard rumblings in the distance and movement within the bush. Quickly approaching that direction, we found three spotted hyena’s scurrying across the field. Another nocturnal creature, hyena’s actually hunt 80% of their food and are not simply the scavengers that they are commonly referred, making these ugly (like, really ugly) four-legged beings even more intimidating than they look. 
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Thanks for reminding us we’re on our honeymoon, Umkumbe!
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Another elephant bathing session during our final morning game drive at Umkumbe.
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This less than one month old baby with wobbly legs and an inability to control his own trunk, stumbled to keep up with the group. At one point, he decided to go for his second mud bath, and the common “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” phrase could not be more appropriate. His mom, never letting him out of sight, reached down with her own trunk and lifted him out of the slippery mud back onto solid ground. Thanks Ma!
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The prettiest little bird I ever did see.  
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Our next stop on the safari train would be Pilanesberg National Park, a smaller park just northwest of Johannesburg, about a 7-hour drive from Sabi Sands. Ben is getting really good at this whole driving on the opposite side of the road thing, while my navigation skills haven’t improved much (4 u-turns per hour is about average, right?).
Kilometers of rural countryside along the way.
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Bakubung Bush Lodge, inside Pilanesberg National Park, turned out to be not quite what we expected, and honestly a little disappointing especially after having visited Kruger. If you want my honest opinion, I’d skip it altogether if you’re planning a visit, and I know we will stick to Kruger upon our return to South Africa. It’s not that we didn’t see any animals here, we saw plenty of the Big 5 and more, the entire experience just felt a little….inauthentic compared to Kruger. You know…omelette bars & buffet style dinners, screaming kids running around, 2+ cameras per person, traffic jams throughout the park, just a little too mainstream for our tastes. However, we made the most of our days here and took advantage of the resort-style amenities, lounged by the pool (disclaimer: the African sun is FIRE compared to the west-coast, which I learned the hard way. I think I’m actually still peeling from this day), hit the casino in Sun-City, witnessed some breath-taking sunsets, and still had some unique experiences in the bush, which is ultimately what we came for.
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Elephants flop their ears as a way to cool themselves down on the hot summer days.
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Night Views
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Bakubung was our first up-close monkey sightings in South Africa, joining us for breakfast and poolside each day!
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Young male lion, saving his energy for the night.
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Zebra, Wildabeast, Impala and Springbok all grazing together. These vegetarians, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, often spend their days together to better defend themselves agains the meat-eaters of the bush. 
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Baby zebra sticking close to mom.
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After getting my Black Jack-fix at the casino in Sun City, the neighboring town to Pilanesberg, we had lunch at the extravagant Palace of the Lost City hotel. Feels a little like Vegas!
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Bush Braii: sunset and dinner in the bush.
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Female lions actually do the majority of the hunting for their packs. Each lion can eat up to 20% of their body weight each day--and they weigh between 180-250kg! You can see the numerous battle scars on this lionness, proving that life in the bush is always a fight, even for the strong. Ben gets full credit for spotting this lady through the bush, allowing us to follow her around for a bit.
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On our last evening game drive at Pilanesberg, we got a hot tip that a leopard had climbed into a roadside tree. Leopards are known for dragging their kill up trees in order to hide it, sharing is not in their mantra, so this was not uncommon. Assuming that “what goes up, must come down”, we camped out under this tree and waited. For what seemed like forever we waited, staring at the still tree, using our camera zoom as binoculars, and seriously doubting that there was anything hiding amongst the thick leaves. Eventually, the branches began to shake slightly, and a glimpse of a spotted tail emerged. Finally, she revealed herself. Slowly crawling down from the tree, as if she wanted to savor her five minutes of fame, this small female leopard strutted her stuff down the dirt runway and took her time soaking in the attention, eventually wandering deep into the bush. I guess good things do come to those who wait. 
Aha! A tail!
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Before completely saying goodbye to our daily safari’s and time with the animals, we had a day to kill in the small town of Lanseria, just north of Johannesburg, as we awaited our morning flight to Cape Town. Not without hesitation, and still not feeling totally great about going, we decided to visit the Lion and Safari Park, a popular destination for tourists who don’t have enough time or interest in venturing out on a true safari. This is less like a zoo, as the animals do have acres to freely roam around (lions aren’t interested in doing much besides sleeping and eating anyways…) but there are certainly obvious drawbacks to breeding animals in captivity purely for human pleasure and tourism. I won’t go on, especially since we did visit. It was pretty eye-opening to see the size of these creatures up close and personal, and maybe I took a selfie with a lion cub….
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Each lion pack has one dominant male, my money’s on this guy.
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Brown (with baby) and striped hyenas, much different than the spotted version we saw at Umkumbe. 
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Cannot get over the build of on ostrich (another meat that proved particularly delicious)...check out those feet!
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Lion Cubs...if we look scared and awkward, it’s because we were! 
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“Stay” wasn’t in their vocabulary....check out the size of those paws, they’re only three-five months old!
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Billtong: dried, cured meat originating in South Africa. Think beef jerky, but way better. Served as snacks during our safari’s, in every gas station, and even on a salad! We’ll be shipping some home...
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Taking in our last north South African sunset from our peaceful little B&B.
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After an amazing week+ in the South African bush, the Evans were headed south, although I won’t say we were necessarily ready. There is something addicting, at least for us, about safaris and our time spent observing the wildlife in their natural environment. Raw and ever-changing, the bush, just like life, is unpredictable. Yes, there are ways to track these animals, study and learn their daily routines, geographical territories, and methods of survival, but ultimately, instinct and luck preside. Life in the bush is constantly moving, and one’s existence is always threatened. The fight for survival is intense, and the animals have the battle scars to prove it. These creatures understand their own strengths and surroundings more-so than any human I know, and it was truly incredible to observe them in their natural environment. Ben and I have both caught the “safari-bug”—no, not Malaria, thanks to Dr. Siegel for the RX—and are already planning our next adventure into the mighty jungle (travel buddies welcome!). Stay tuned for part two, as we take on the beaches, hikes, wineries, and beauty of Africa’s southern coast.
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4x4community · 6 years ago
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Mjejane Game Reserve (Kruger): 8 Sleeper,4 nights, R4000, 25-29 March
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jacanalodge · 2 years ago
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A new entry to the best game private game reserves bordering the Kruger National Park – Mjejane Game Reserve
There are many well-known private game reserves that border the Kruger National Park. A new entry to the list of ‘Best game reserves bordering the Kruger National Park’ is the wonderful Mjejane Game Reserve which is home to the self-catering Mpumalanga bush lodge, Jacana River Lodge.
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extremefrontierssa · 7 years ago
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A pure South African safari - Mjejane River Lodge is an exclusive lodge situated within the revered Mjejane Game Reserve – a private Big 5 Game Reserve incorporated into the Kruger National Park.... Africa has her mysteries and even a wise man cannot understand them. But a wise man respects them...
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superbnature · 6 years ago
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Greeting_Lion Style by sasidharravinuthala https://ift.tt/2HdL3FR
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krugerexplorer · 4 years ago
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A wonderful sighting of the two remaining young Vurhami males by @leovantageankia... Successful of brothers can create some of the largest and most renowned lion prides and make for incredible game viewing. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for these beasts...! ☺️🦁 . 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻?? 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽...! ☺️ The KrugerExplorer App is a Kruger encyclopaedia and an essential companion for seasoned Kruger visitors, first-timers, or those just wanting to escape to this extraordinary corner of Africa from the comfort of home. ☺️ It includes 450+ detailed mammal, bird, reptile and invertebrate profiles, hundreds of stunning photos, 70+ immersive journeys through Kruger, and the most accurate Kruger maps available today. If you love our posts and content then you’ll love the KrugerExplorer App, and once downloaded it all works 100% offline - perfect for exploring the Kruger! ☺️ Our thanks and well-wishes to all, Danny & Charlotte . 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽... ~ The #1 travel app in South Africa ~ Downloads in over 60 countries ~ Over 250 5-star reviews globally ~ Featured by Apple as “App of the Day” ~ “Highly Recommended” by Getaway Magazine 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆. Or you can just follow the link in our profile above to see the App in action...! ☝🏻☺️ . @krugerexplorer #krugerexplorer #krugernationalpark #kruger #krugerpark #africansafari #africanwildlife #thisissouthafrica #wildlifelovers #fantasticbeasts #amazinganimals #big5 #bigfive #greaterkruger #knp #rsa_nature #rsa_naturepics #lion #lions #lioncubs #cubs #lionking #simba #bigcats #lioncub #cub #lionlove #lionpride #pride #mjejane (at Mjejane Game Reserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGXnVyCgQOn/?igshid=mp1sh7igdzeg
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stephanocardona · 7 years ago
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Greeting_Lion Style by sasidharravinuthala
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paddlesworthdraws · 5 years ago
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Diederik cuckoos, like all cuckoos, are incredibly good at being assholes and I love it. #diederikcuckoo #diederik #cuckoo #cuckoos #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #birdlovers #birdwatching #molskine #molskineart #moleskinejournal #moleskinedaily #copic #copicart #copicsketch #copics #copicmarkers #copicmarkersketch #copicmarkerdrawing #animalart #animalillustration #animalartwork #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #artofinstagram #arts #birdillustration #birdillustrator (at Mjejane Game Reserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8DwMxCHq-u/?igshid=1uconahgs4fvl
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