12 November 2018

Today we first went to the waterhole then had breakfast in camp. We were out by 8:15 and had a lovely morning.

First of all our birding was most rewarding

Crimson-breasted shrike – National Bird of Namibia

Then we went past Gemsbok vlakte and on to Olifantsbad.

On the side of the road we found this broken-horned steenbok

There is a picnic spot and long-drop near Olifantsbad and I wanted to have a pit stop there before going to the waterhole but The Earl wanted to check it out first. If nothing is there he tends to resist waiting a while before leaving. I wanted to have coffee and a snack in the car at the waterhole, giving us time to sit and wait for the creatures to arrive!

I was quite cross that he wouldn’t listen to me – – – but not for long. As soon as we came in sight of the water hole I spotted them – A whole tribe of ellies drinking. And that’s not all – there was a variety of other game too. It was awesome.

Spot the Red Hartebeest Baby following his mommy.

We spent over an hour watching and photographing.

Then we went past Gemsbokvlakte again and enjoyed another half hour watching all the plains animals drinking.

A mom and dad ostrich were standing in the sun with wings spread to shade their chicks – It was so sweet.

It’s cool and shady here, thanks Mom and Dad

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I am making the most of the South African Lifestyle and hope with my blog to share some of the adventures my husband and I are having in our retirement. We live at the Southern Tip of Africa in the small coastal town of Struisbaai. Earl and I have a Gecko off-road caravan and we travel around South Africa frequently. We are bird and wild life enthusiasts so are often in game reserves. View more posts