Wild and Free

A beautiful sighting of some of the Zebula giraffe coming down to a waterhole while on a quiet game drive.

A scorching hot day in the Kruger Last year December. Even the Impala were panting.😀

There are over 800 known species of Dung Beetles in South Africa. They play an important role in the ecosystem by assisting with the disposal of animal waste. Their dung balls can weigh up to 50 times their own body weight. These ones were photographed at Eden Game Lodge in Mpumalanga.

Some of our visitors seen while camping at Zebra Bush Camp in the Dinokeng Game Reserve.

Rietvlei Nature Reserve. One of Gauteng's best kept secrets.

A beautiful Green Backed Heron seen from the hide at Lake Panic in the Kruger National Park. Whenever we are in the Skukuza area we make a point of stopping at this beautiful, tranquil part of the park.

We came across this beautiful Lioness on the Capricorn loop near Tsendze in early June 2023. She was clearly on a mission, and we suspect she was trying to locate her cubs. Thanks to Rogerh from Tsendze for giving us a heads up as to where to find lion👍

One of our favorite camp sites in Dinokeng.

We love going to Tsendze. Apart from looking after the camp and keeping it in immaculate condition, Rodgerh and Elinah are also always on hand and eager to show their visitors the different birds that make Tsendze their home. On our last visit Rodgerh kindly showed us this Scops Owl perched in a tree close to our camp site.

We love stopping on the various bridges in the Kruger Park. The Pied Kingfisher can be found on many of the bridges and are quite entertaining with their aerial manoeuvres and amazing fishing skills.

This Beautiful Leopard was seen 1km from Letaba Rest Camp. It had been feasting on a Zebra foal for the past few days, so it was in no hurry to go anywhere. The remnants of the Zebra can be seen hanging in the top right of the tree in the third photo.

This Yellow Billed Hornbill was very entertaining as he posed on a fence at Letaba Rest Camp for a quick photo shoot.

This Lilac Breasted Roller almost flew in through our cars open window in an effort to catch a grass hopper. As you can see the Roller was successful in its efforts. Photo's were taken on the low level bridge close to Lower Sabie Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park.

So proud of this fella! Thomas is 11 and playing the first ever game of GO FLY, the card game he was inspired to create. Well done Tommy, it's fitting that you won!

What a fun game and a great way to learn about birds 🐦

As the sun was setting this breeding herd waited patiently for the last car to leave before coming down to the water for a drink at the Shipandani Overnight Hide, Kruger National Park.

These two large Nile Crocodiles decided to catch the last few rays of sunlight as the sun was setting at Shipandani Sleepover Hide near Mopani Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park.

A Pied Kingfisher showing intense concentration as it hovered next to us on the low level bridge just outside Balule Satellite Camp in the Kruger National Park.

What an awesome drive along the Capricorn loop. Thanks to Rogerh from Tsendze Rustic Campsite for his suggestions and advice.

Letaba and Olifants camps. The photo's do not do this beautiful part of the park justice.

Camping at Letaba Rest Camp - Kruger National Park and sundowners on the Letaba River Bridge.

Kruger National Park, our happy place.

Rietvlei Hike What a privilege to get to go on a hike in the Rietvlei Nature Reserve. Thank you Bradden, you will definitely be seeing us again. #Rietvlei #rietvleinaturereserve #wildanimals #wildandfree #Nature #wildlife #Zebra #hiking #southafrica #africa #safaribingo @safari.bingo @braddenhikingstevens

Hiking in the Royal Natal National Park.

The stunning views of the Tugela river and Amphitheatre from our campsite at Hlalanathi Drakensberg Resort in the Northern Drakensberg, as well as some of the views taken while hiking in the Royal Natal National Park. Absolutely breath taking.

Bush camping

Baby Hippo meets Egyptian Geese This baby Hippo near Lower Sabie in the Kruger National Park seemed quite eager to befriend the Egyptian Geese. You can see how protective the Hippo Mom was ...

Tsendze visitors