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  • Folktale of the Marula tree

    Legend has it that the Marula Tree is a revered tree in African jungle. An interesting story as narrated by Nick. In the olden days every house had a marula tree, and if not the houses, the village had a tree. If a family member was leaving home to pursue a job or new venture…

  • In search of the Shaheen

    On a beautiful afternoon, we ascended to ‘shaheen point’. Mahesh, Avinash and I were doing a trip after a long time. A short walk through tea bushes and we reached our vantage point i.e. a cliff with beautiful landscape around it. Dusky Craig Martins and Swallows hovered around us but none wanted to give their…

  • Walk the African bush

    “We are going to walk the bush where the Big 5 roam, so listen carefully to my instructions because it could be dangerous.” These words of Nick (Nicholas) I remember very distinctly. And not just me, the entire group who joined the bush walk, remember! While Nick was giving us this briefing, we heard the…

  • Winged wonders of Kruger

    The three days of safaris in Kruger were not enough to soak in the wide variety of birds that reside in the park. While it was challenging to photograph most birds on the game drives, the Imbali Safari Lodge had a few regulars that put on a show. I finished breakfast and decided to stick…

  • Long necks, tall legs

    The dusty safari track seemed never-ending to the naked eye. While it was always the impala crossing from one side of the road to another, it was pleasant surprise to see the tallest animal of the African bush block our path and watch us with curiosity. A minute later,  the second one joined and together…

  • An evening with Lions

    We hadn’t had the opportunity to see big cats yet on our evening game drive. As the sun was setting, a voice cracked in the radio. A couple of lions have been spotted, announced Bradley. Confirming the location of the sighting, we drove to the spot where the lions were sighted. Sitting amidst the green…

  • Lurking scavenger & predator

    While the African wild dogs were enjoying their meal (presumably an impala kill), a suspicious movement away from the pack, caught our attention. Slowly walking out of the bush and revealing itself was a spotted hyena! Known to scavenge not only on scraps but also to chase away the hunter from its kill, the spotted…

  • Painters on a prowl

    Painters on a prowl

    I have often been told, Kruger National Park is the best place to see the African Wild Dog (also known as African Painted Dog or African Hunting Dog). Now that I was finally in Kruger for three days, I directed all my questions to our guide, Bradley. How often do you see Wild Dogs? I…

  • Hornbills of Kruger

    Southern Ground Hornbill was one of the birds high up on my wish list soon after Kruger plans materialised. Having seen it earlier in Masai Mara a few years ago, the regret of not being able to make any images of this endangered species was was heavy on my mind. Well into the second half…

  • The Drifter | Kruger

    Like a drifter I was born to walk alone… I’m reminded of those lines from the famous classic rock number by Whitesnake called Here I go again. The line was apt for this elephant who was the largest Tusker I laid my eyes upon, while in Kruger National Park. It must have been only a…

  • Fight another day

    Fight another day

    The jeep stopped and Bradley pointed towards a herd of Impala. They are everywhere, he exclaimed! While everyone else was looking at the impala, my eyes as usual were on the lookout. A slight movement in a bush caught my attention. “Bradley, I think I saw some movement in the bushes”, I called out. He…

  • Sojourn in Kruger 

    Sojourn in Kruger 

    We boarded a 30-seater aircraft from Johannesburg and before one could settle in the plane, the pilot announced our descent onto Skukuza. As I got out out of the plane, I was struck by the beauty of the Skukuza airport. Designed more like a safari lodge, the beauty of the arrivals section surprised me. Handcrafted…

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