Safari in South Africa
βWeβve visited Kapama Private Game Reserve in Hoedspruit, South Africa for a Safari. Some of the photos (especially birds) I had to crop significantly to make them more visible.
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Specs
π· Sony Ξ±6700
πͺ E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
Misc
π§ I've used OpenAI's gpt-4o-mini for the naming and titles
Photos
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π Two small birds perched on the edge of a pool with a blurred natural background.
π A Cape Bulbul bird with a distinctive black head and brown body, perched on a railing.
π Cape Bulbul
π An African Grey Hornbill standing on the ground with a distinctive crest and grey plumage.
π Tockus nasutus
π An African Hornbill foraging on the ground among dry leaves and twigs.
π African Hornbill
π An African Lapwing walking on a gravel surface, showcasing its distinctive black and white plumage.
π Vanellus armatus
π An African Grey Hornbill pecking at the ground in search of food, showcasing its distinctive black and white plumage and long tail.
π African Grey Hornbill
π Close-up of a giraffe's head showcasing its distinctive patterns and features against a backdrop of trees and foliage.
π Giraffa camelopardalis
π A giraffe reaching for leaves on a tree, surrounded by colorful foliage and a clear blue sky.
π Giraffa camelopardalis
π A close-up of a giraffe's neck with a red-billed oxpecker bird perched on it, showcasing the giraffe's distinctive coat pattern and the bird's vibrant colors.
π Giraffa camelopardalis
π A Grey Heron wading in shallow water with a blurred background of earthy tones.
π Ardea cinerea
π An African Grey Hornbill perched on a branch against a clear sky.
π African Grey Hornbill
π A Grey Heron standing in shallow water, reflecting in the surface, with a dry, sandy bank in the background.
π Ardea cinerea
π A side view of an African Cape Buffalo standing on dry ground, showcasing its robust body and characteristic horns.
π Syncerus caffer
π A close-up of a zebra with distinctive black and white stripes, standing in a natural setting with soft lighting.
π Zebra
π A close-up of a zebra's face with a red-billed oxpecker perched on its forehead, showcasing the zebra's distinctive black and white stripes.
π Plains Zebra
π A black African Paradise Flycatcher perched on a branch amidst autumn foliage.
π Terpsichore chloris
π A zebra grazing in tall grass with a backdrop of trees and foliage.
π Zebra
π A close-up of a zebra grazing on grass, showcasing its distinctive black and white stripes.
π Zebra
π An African Grey Hornbill perched on a bare tree branch against a clear blue sky.
π African Grey Hornbill
π A Yellow-billed Hornbill perched on a thorny branch, showcasing its distinctive yellow bill and patterned feathers.
π Tockus leucomelas
π A side view of a white rhinoceros walking along a dirt path, with dry grass in the background.
π White Rhinoceros
π A close-up of a White Rhinoceros using its horn to forage on the ground.
π Ceratotherium simum
π A white rhinoceros grazing on a dirt path in a natural setting.
π Ceratotherium simum
π A close-up view of a white rhinoceros grazing in the grass, showcasing its large size and distinctive horn.
π White Rhinoceros
π A close-up view of a white rhinoceros, showcasing its distinctive features and textured skin.
π White Rhinoceros
π A close-up view of a white rhinoceros standing in a natural setting, showcasing its distinctive features and grey skin.
π White Rhinoceros
π A silhouetted tree with intricate branches against a colorful sunset sky.
π Two lions lying on the ground, one resting its head on the other, surrounded by dry grass.
π Panthera leo
π A lion resting on the ground, showcasing its powerful build and mane amidst a natural setting.
π Panthera leo
π A lion lying on the ground, partially turned away, surrounded by dry grass and foliage.
π Panthera leo
π A white rhinoceros lying down in a natural setting, with soft sunlight illuminating its body.
π Ceratotherium simum
π A tall giraffe standing on a dirt path surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
π Giraffa camelopardalis
π An impala standing gracefully in a grassy area with sparse trees in the background.
π Impala
π A giraffe standing among trees, showcasing its long neck and distinctive coat pattern against a clear sky.
π Giraffa camelopardalis
π A giraffe reaching for leaves on a tree, showcasing its long neck and distinctive coat pattern.
π Giraffa camelopardalis
π A close-up view of a zebra grazing in dry grass, showcasing its distinctive black and white stripes.
π Plains Zebra
π A close-up of a zebra's back featuring two small birds perched on its striped coat.
π Zebra
π A male kudu with impressive horns standing in a dry, bushy landscape, showcasing its distinctive stripes.
π Greater Kudu
π A male kudu walking through the grass, with several oxpecker birds perched on its back.
π Greater Kudu
π A giraffe reaching up to eat leaves from a tree, surrounded by branches and foliage.
π Giraffa camelopardalis
π A black bird sitting on bare branches against a soft background, showcasing its silhouette.
π A close-up view of a giraffe's head, showcasing its long neck and distinctive patterns against a blurred background of trees.
π Giraffa camelopardalis
π A close-up view of a white rhinoceros grazing in the grass, partially obscured by foliage.
π White Rhinoceros
π An African Pied Wagtail standing on the edge of a water body, reflecting in the calm water.
π African Pied Wagtail
π A group of hippos partially submerged in calm water, surrounded by lush greenery reflecting in the surface.
π Hippopotamus
π A vibrant African Blue Jay perched on a thorny branch, showcasing its striking blue and green plumage against a blurred background.
π African Blue Jay
π A vibrant blue African starling perched on a thorny branch, showcasing its striking plumage against a blurred green background.
π African Starling
π An African Pied Wagtail standing on the sandy bank near a body of water, with its reflection visible in the water.
π African Pied Wagtail
π Two African Glossy Starlings perched on branches, showcasing their vibrant blue and green plumage.
π African Glossy Starling
π An African Glossy Starling perched on a thorny branch against a clear blue sky.
π Lamprotornis unicolor
π A vibrant African starling perched on a thorny branch against a clear blue sky.
π African Starling
π Two African Glossy Starlings perched on thorny branches against a clear blue sky.
π African Glossy Starling
π A Brown-hooded Kingfisher perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves, holding a catch in its beak.
π Brown-hooded Kingfisher
π Two African starling birds with iridescent blue feathers standing on the ground in a grassy area.
π African Starling
π A close-up of an African Grackle standing on the ground, showcasing its iridescent blue and black feathers and bright yellow eye.
π African Grackle
π A close-up of a giraffe's head against a clear blue sky and green foliage.
π Giraffa camelopardalis
π Close-up profile of a giraffe against a clear blue sky with foliage in the background.
π Giraffa camelopardalis
π Close-up of a giraffe's head with a background of green foliage and blue sky.
π Giraffa camelopardalis
π An African Hawk-Eagle partially hidden in tall grass, showcasing its distinctive features and keen gaze.
π African Hawk-Eagle
π A bird standing on top of a metal tower against a clear blue sky.
π African Hawk-Eagle
π A bird sitting on a branch with green leaves against a clear blue sky.
π Unknown Bird
π A group of Nyala antelopes standing near a water body, with their reflections visible in the water and lush greenery in the background.
π Nyala
π A close-up of a Nyala antelope standing among trees, showcasing its distinctive markings and features.
π Nyala
π Close-up of a Nyala antelope with distinctive spiral horns and facial markings, surrounded by foliage.
π Nyala
π A close-up of a Nyala antelope with distinctive spiral horns and white markings, surrounded by foliage.
π Nyala
π A Dabchick, a small water bird, swimming gracefully on a calm body of water, creating gentle ripples.
π Dabchick
π A duck gliding across a serene body of water, creating gentle ripples in the reflection of surrounding trees.
π Duck
π A Little Grebe swimming in calm water, reflecting its image on the surface.
π Tachybaptus ruficollis
π A vibrant African starling with iridescent blue and green feathers perched on a bare branch against a clear blue sky.
π African Starling
π A solitary bird perched on a bare tree branch, with distant mountains and a clear sky in the background.
π Two birds with iridescent plumage perched on a bare tree against a clear blue sky.
π African Green Pigeon
π An African Fish Eagle sitting on a dead tree branch against a clear blue sky.
π Haliaeetus vocifer
π A scenic view of the Blyde River Canyon mountains with lush greenery and a calm water body in the foreground.
π Blyde River Canyon
π A bird flying over a calm body of water with a log and trees in the background.
π An African Fish Eagle perched on a dry branch with lush green foliage in the background.
π Haliaeetus vocifer
π A dry tree branch stands out against a backdrop of lush green foliage and distant mountains.
π A landscape featuring a mix of green foliage and a dry, bare tree branch, with distant mountains in the background.
π A woodpecker perched on a bare tree branch against a clear blue sky.
π Woodpecker
π A Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill perched on a branch, showcasing its distinctive long yellow bill and striking plumage.
π Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill
π A Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill perched on a branch, showcasing its distinctive yellow bill and striking plumage.
π Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill
π A Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill perched on a branch, showcasing its distinctive yellow bill and patterned feathers against a blue sky.
π Tockus leucomelas
π A Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill perched on a branch, surrounded by leaves against a blue sky.
π Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill
π A crowned hornbill perched on a bare tree branch against a clear blue sky.
π Crowned Hornbill
π An African Darter perched on a log over water, showcasing its long neck and slender body.
π Anhinga rufa
π An African Fish Eagle soaring above a calm body of water, showcasing its distinctive black and white plumage.
π Haliaeetus vocifer
π A White-backed Vulture sitting on a bare branch against a clear blue sky.
π White-backed Vulture
π An African White-backed Vulture perched on a tree branch against a clear blue sky.
π Gyps africanus
π A White-backed Vulture sitting on a branch against a clear blue sky.
π White-backed Vulture
π Three vultures sitting on a branch against a clear blue sky, with one spreading its wings.
π Vulture
π A close-up of an impala standing in a natural setting, showcasing its slender body and distinctive features.
π Impala
π An African Pied Wagtail perched on branches with autumn leaves against a blue sky.
π African Pied Wagtail
π An African Harrier-Hawk sitting on a branch, with a clear blue sky in the background.
π African Harrier-Hawk
π A bird sitting on a branch with green foliage in the background.
π A close-up of an impala with prominent horns standing in a grassy area.
π Impala
π A vibrant African Starling with iridescent blue feathers and an orange eye, standing on dry grass.
π African Starling
π Two impala antelopes engaging in a sparring behavior in a grassy area.
π Impala
π An African Green Pigeon perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves.
π African Green Pigeon
π An African Grey Hornbill flying away from a tree against a clear blue sky.
π African Grey Hornbill
π A vibrant African Starling perched on a branch with bright green leaves against a blue sky.
π African Starling
π Two African Glossy Starlings perched on a branch against a clear blue sky, showcasing their vibrant iridescent feathers.
π African Glossy Starling
π An African Wattled Lapwing standing on muddy ground near water, showcasing its distinctive features.
π African Wattled Lapwing
π A Hamerkop bird standing in shallow water with a brown plumage.
π Scopus umbretta
π A Killdeer bird standing in shallow water with a brown and white plumage.
π Killdeer
π A colorful bird with a red head, black throat, and greenish-yellow body perched on a branch against a blue sky.
π Crimson-breasted Shrike
π Two Southern Red Bishop birds perched on branches against a clear blue sky.
π Southern Red Bishop
π A close-up of a warthog with prominent tusks standing in a natural setting.
π Warthog
π A side profile of a warthog walking along a dirt path, surrounded by dry grass.
π Warthog
π A lion lying on the ground among tall grass, appearing relaxed and resting.
π Lion
π A vervet monkey sitting on a branch in a dry, bushy environment.
π Chlorocebus pygerythrus
π A vervet monkey leaping over a fallen log in a dry, grassy landscape.
π Chlorocebus pygerythrus
π A vervet monkey standing upright in a dry, grassy area, showcasing its distinctive features and posture.
π Vervet Monkey
π A vervet monkey standing on its hind legs in a dry, leaf-strewn environment.
π Chlorocebus pygerythrus
π A close-up of a cactus with yellow flowers and butterflies resting on it, set against a stone wall.
π Cactus
π A butterfly perched on a cactus with yellow flowers, showcasing vibrant orange and black wings.
π A Danaus chrysippus butterfly perched on a cactus with yellow flowers.
π Danaus chrysippus
π A butterfly resting on a cactus plant with yellow flowers.
π A Painted Lady butterfly perched on a cactus plant with yellow flowers.
π Vanessa cardui
π A group of hippos resting on the bank of a river, with one hippo partially submerged in the water.
π Hippopotamus
π An African Hornbill perched on a branch of a tree against a clear blue sky.
π African Hornbill
π A white rhinoceros grazing in a sandy area surrounded by sparse vegetation.
π White Rhinoceros
π Three white rhinos interacting in a natural setting, surrounded by sparse vegetation.
π Ceratotherium simum
π Two hippos partially submerged in water, with a sandy bank in the background.
π Hippopotamus
π A group of tortoises resting on the bank of a river, partially shaded by overhanging branches.
π Tortoise
π An African Spotted Crake foraging on the ground among dry grass and twigs.
π African Spotted Crake
π A hippopotamus partially submerged in water, with only its back and head visible above the surface.
π Hippopotamus
π A leopard perched on a tree branch with its prey, a deer, hanging below it.
π Leopard
π A leopard sitting in the grass next to its prey, surrounded by trees and foliage.
π Leopard
π A leopard feeding on its prey in the wild, showcasing its distinctive spotted fur and the remains of the animal it has hunted.
π Leopard
π A leopard feeding on its prey in the grass, showcasing its distinctive spotted fur and sharp teeth.
π Leopard
π A leopard with a distinctive spotted coat is feeding on its prey in a natural setting, surrounded by vegetation.
π Leopard
π A leopard closely examining and feeding on the remains of its prey in a natural setting.
π Leopard
π A leopard standing near its prey in a nighttime setting, surrounded by tall grass and trees.
π Leopard
π A lion lying on the ground, showcasing its mane and powerful physique in a dimly lit environment.
π Panthera leo
π Close-up of a lion with a thick mane, gazing intently.
π Lion
π A close-up profile of a lion with a thick mane, showcasing its powerful features and calm demeanor.
π Lion
π A close-up view of an African elephant standing among bushes and tall grass.
π African Elephant
π An impala is seen hanging upside down in a tree, with its legs dangling and head resting on a branch.
π Impala
π A close-up profile of a leopard amidst dry grass, showcasing its distinctive spotted fur and focused expression.
π Leopard
π A close-up profile view of a leopard showcasing its distinctive spotted fur and piercing eyes.
π Leopard
π A close-up of a leopard eating its prey, showcasing its distinctive spotted fur and intense gaze.
π Leopard
π A close-up of a leopard with distinctive spots, looking directly at the camera amidst dry foliage.
π Leopard
π A beautiful sunset with silhouetted trees against a vibrant sky at Kapama Resort.
π An African buffalo grazing in tall grass surrounded by autumn foliage.
π African Buffalo
π A close-up view of an elephant's head, showing its textured skin and a piece of grass in its mouth.
π African Elephant
π An African elephant walking along a dirt path in a natural setting, surrounded by grass and trees.
π African Elephant
π A herd of African elephants foraging in the bush, showcasing their large ears and tusks.
π African Elephant
π Three elephants feeding on foliage in a natural setting, surrounded by trees and dust.
π African Elephant
π An African elephant reaching up to eat leaves from a tree.
π African Elephant
π A baby elephant standing close to an adult elephant on a dirt path surrounded by dry grass and bushes.
π African Elephant
π A young African elephant running through dry grass, showcasing its large ears and trunk.
π African Elephant
π A close-up view of a young elephant calf partially hidden behind a tree, showcasing its large ears and trunk.
π African Elephant
π A close-up view of an African elephant partially hidden among the foliage.
π African Elephant
π A Grey Heron standing in shallow water with muddy banks, surrounded by vegetation.
π Grey Heron
π An African White-backed Vulture perched on a branch, showcasing its distinctive white and brown plumage.
π African White-backed Vulture
π An African Grey Hornbill perched on a branch, showcasing its distinctive long curved beak and patterned feathers.
π African Grey Hornbill
π A spotted hyena sitting in tall grass, partially obscured by vegetation, with a focused expression.
π Spotted Hyena
π A leopard resting in tall grass, looking upwards with a focused expression.
π Leopard
π An African Black Oystercatcher standing on the shore near water, showcasing its distinctive black and white plumage.
π African Black Oystercatcher
π A Nile crocodile resting on the riverbank, showcasing its distinctive patterned skin and long body.
π Nile Crocodile
π A lion lying down in tall grass, blending into the surroundings.
π Lion
π A male Nyala antelope standing in a grassy area with trees in the background, showcasing its distinctive spiral horns and dark fur.
π Nyala
π Two male lions lounging in tall grass, surrounded by greenery.
π Lion
π A close-up of a lion resting in tall grass, showcasing its impressive mane and facial features.
π Lion
π A close-up profile of a lion resting in tall grass, showcasing its impressive mane and attentive expression.
π Lion
π A banded mongoose peeking out from a burrow in the ground, surrounded by dry earth and grass.
π Banded Mongoose
π A banded mongoose sitting near its burrow on the ground, surrounded by dry grass and soil.
π Banded Mongoose
π A mongoose standing near its burrow, showcasing its slender body and alert posture.
π Mongoose
π A Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill perched on a branch, showcasing its distinctive yellow bill and patterned feathers.
π Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill
π A Black-chested Snake Eagle perched on a metal structure against a clear blue sky.
π Black-chested Snake Eagle
π An African Paradise Flycatcher perched on a branch against a clear blue sky.
π Terpsichore chloris
π Two birds perched on a green bush against a clear blue sky.
π Two Crowned Hornbills perched on a tree against a clear blue sky.
π Crowned Hornbill
π A Hamerkop bird standing on the shore, holding a fish in its beak, with a muddy background.
π Hamerkop
π A Killdeer bird standing on muddy ground near shallow water, showcasing its distinctive brown and white plumage.
π Killdeer
π Two African Grey Hornbills resting on the ground near a water source, showcasing their distinctive grey plumage and curved bills.
π African Grey Hornbill
π Two Grey Go-Away Birds standing on the ground near water, showcasing their distinctive grey plumage and crested heads.
π Grey Go-Away Bird
π A blue wasp perched on a cactus flower with yellow buds, showcasing the contrast between the insect and the plant.
π Blue Wasp
π A close-up view of an African Stonechat bird standing on a stone surface, showcasing its distinctive orange and gray plumage.
π African Stonechat
π A close-up of an Orange-breasted Bushshrike standing on a brick surface, showcasing its distinctive orange belly and gray head.
π Orange-breasted Bushshrike