Buffalo
Large herd of Buffalo arrive for an early morning drink.
...and completely take over the Lodge waterhole.
Herd of Buffalo at the waterhole also taking advantage of the green summer grass.
Old dagga boy crossing over the roof of the Underground Hide.
Old dagga boy not taking too much notice of the cheeky young Elephant trying to irritate him.
Elephant
2021-03-04 19h21. Elephant bull right in front of the Underground Hide, only an arms length away!
2021-03-12 20h48. Spectacular picture of an Elephant bull at the Lodge waterhole with impressive lightning in the background.
2021-03-20 14h42. Large tusker drinking right in front of the Underground Hide.
2021-03-3118h43. Herd of Elephants drinking at the back of the Lodge waterhole.
2021-04-01 07h10. Herd of Elephants come down for an early morning drink.
Leopard
2021-11-02 20h15. Leopard arrives at the Lodge waterhole for a drink.
2021-11-02 20h20. Turns to leave the waterhole, looking at the jackal to the right of the pic.
2021-11-02 20h21. Now on its way, the Leopard moves off, classic hook tail.
2021-11-02 20h22. Ignoring the annoying jackal, the Leopard moves off silently into the night.
2021-11-17 21h34. Leopard coming in to drink at the Lodge waterhole. Three jackals on patrol watching and harassing the Leopard.
Lion
2021-05-28 16h35. Lioness pops in for a late afternoon drink.
2021-05-30 09h47. Having enjoyed a drink at the Lodge waterhole, these lions are looking to see what could be on the menu.
2021-05-30 09h55. With nothing immediately of interest, they move off to look for a late breakfast.
2021-06-13 18h36 Lioness and young adult male lion quietly drinking in the early evening.
2021-06-15 06h36. Coalition of three male liond drinking close to the Underground Hide.
Other Species
2021-01-10 08h04. You know the fella in the foreground with a grey Heron on the log in the background.
2021-01-17 10h25. Many Zebra at and in the distance behind the Lodge waterhole.
2021-01-20 07h10. Two black backed Jackals drinking at the Lodge waterhole.
2021-01-21 06h03. Proud Egyptian Goose mother with 6 very young goslings.
2021-01-23 09h07. Mother warthog with her young piglets.
Rhino
2021-04-01 07h09. Two White Rhinos and a herd of Elephants at the waterhole in the morning.
2021-04-01 07h11. ....and more Elephants arriving at the waterhole.
2021-04-08 18h48. White Rhino cow and small calf at the waterhole.
2021-05-01 18h50. Two White Rhinos and the remnants of a Buffalo herd at the waterhole.
2021-06-05 18h25. Black Rhino visiting at the back of the waterhole.
Wild Dog
2021-02-06 10h45. Kudu cow taking refuge at the Lodge owner's house in front of the braai area. Dogs held at bay by the low electric fence.
2021-02-06 10h47. Watching intently for any opportunity to scare the kudu out from relative safety.
2021-02-06 10h50. Eventually fed up with waiting, the Wild Dogs start moving off, and the kudu survives another day.
2021-04-04 07h08. Pack of wild dogs arrives at the waterhole.
2021-04-04 07h10. Curiously looking into the water at the waterhole.