Saturday, November 17, 2007

Impala

We are extremely lucky to have access to some of Africa's most beautiful wildlife right on our doorstep. The Kragga Kamma Game Farm lies on the outskirts of the city, in a semi built up area of smallholdings and smaller farms. So we just have to drive 15 mins from the centre of town to be amongst these lovlies... as well as rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, and numerous other species. As environmental purists, we find it a little disconcerting seeing them gazing on Kikuyu grass (commonly used for lawns around here) and alien tree species, but it is still great to be able to see them so easily...... and if we want to see them in their natural habitat, the amazing Addo Elephant Park is only an hour away.

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful animals! How did the surgery go??

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  2. At first I thought there were three, then saw four, but there are five! Beautiful.

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  3. You are so lucky to see these beautiful animals from so close.

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  4. They look as interested in you, as you are in them. What a nice view to be able to see from your doorstep. Hope all is going well for you and your husband.

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  5. Yes, thanks. he is still in intensive care and in quite a bit of discomfort, but is doing ok. I have been posting updates on my blog (link to sue's blog is on sidebar.)

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  6. Oooh! The little one in the rear is so cute! Lucky you to get to see them for real.

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