After a busy cycle with some incredible winter game viewing, I find myself looking back and reliving some of the scenes I was briefly apart of. Windows of insight into the secretive lives of some of Africa’s wildlife that live on Londolozi. Special moments, like one shared between a leopard and her cubs as she cautiously led them away from their den for the first time into an almost unending world of opportunity and danger, a simple sunrise decorated with giant silhouettes and a male lion roaring into the biting cold air on the banks of the mighty Sand River. Moments that I hold close to my heart and long to get back to. Moments I have been fortunate enough to capture and share. This week you’ll notice another name attached to some of the photographs, Trevor McCall-Peat, a fellow ranger and good friend that has been taking some incredible shots that just have to be shared. With this combined effort enjoy the week in pictures!
A Tsalala cub looks up at us as it rests on the river sand. Trevor McCall-Peat
The power of predatory birds is often overlooked, a massive Tawny Eagle explodes into flight. Simon Smit
A focused Vomba young male weaves through a Tamboti thicket. Simon Smit
Usually hiding in dense brush it was a rare opportunity to capture a Burchelles Coucal darting from one bush to the next. Simon Smit
The third termite mound in a row that the Manghen pride summited this morning in search of distant herds. Simon Smit
The incredible shapes created by a drinking giraffe. Trevor McCall-Peat
The sun was scarce for most of this day but it broke through in the most spectacular way just before disappearing for the last time. Simon Smit
One of the biggest elephant herds I have ever seen stop for a drink before crossing the Sand River. Simon Smit
A Hooded vulture slowly floats overhead as it scans for leftovers after the Sparta pride finish up a meal. Simon Smit
Cheetah have a knack for holding the most striking poses, captured beautifully on this overcast morning. Trevor McCall-Peat
One of the more memorable sunrises I’ve had in a while, this was a member of a herd of about 15 giraffe all perfectly placed on a crest above us. Simon Smit
Not often seen in this much detail, I was able to capture this thanks to a recent guest Phil Judd and his somewhat substantial lens. Simon Smit
A quintessential silhouette greeted us as the sun added colour to the clouds for the first time. Simon Smit
A roar is not only heard but also seen on this freezing winters morning. Simon Smit
A young hyena rests in-between bouts of play at their den site. Trevor McCall-Peat
Written by Simon Smit
Photographed by Simon Smit and Trevor McCall-Peat
Awesome pics.love the small hyena. Beautiful image of the giraffe drinking water
Excellent! Thanks for sharing!!
Love the roar that you can see 🙂 Excellent!
Lovely pictures as always, but the one of the Moon is spectacular, although I now relate it to the Rhino Poaching, which makes me sad. Your pictures are really beautiful & I thank you for making my day better 🙂 Have a lovely weekend
Outstanding, again. Thank you.
Beautiful pictures Simon and Trevor! The shot of the moon is really fantastic and I especially love the one of the Cheetah. Thanks for a great week of incredible photos!
Spectacular Simon and Trevor! One breathtaking moment after another…the moon, the sunset and the roar are my favorites!
the giraffe is fantastic Trevor as is the hyena cub! great to see some of your shots in here.