Sunset Sunrise of South Africa

Most of us watched Lion King and the show starts with a beautiful sunrise scene. Now here are some of my shots, although they are not perfect but I am happy with them because their sunrise and sunset are gorgeous.

This is the sunset of one of the evenings. Isn't it gorgeous?

A tree during winter. It means bald!!!

Another sunset. I must admit I have more sunset pictures than sunrise. Who will wake up early in the morning just to take sunrise picture???

Found this huge waterhole which the water is so peaceful. Be careful, you wouldn't know what is inside the water.

This tree has many guinea fowls resting at night. I knew it because I managed to bring home some nice feathers.

Here is the sunrise! I am not that lazy after all.

 Another sunset. Do not know how to describe my feeling about it.

This is my favourite sunrise shot. I purposely woke up at 5am just to wake for it. Of course I did use a torchlight to check of my surrounding for predators!

I must say this shot makes me thought of egg york. 

   

 Another one of sunset. That's it!

The Wild Creatures

When we mention about Safari, all of us thought there would be animals everywhere but the real Safari is different with what we saw on the TV. In the wild, nothing can be predicted and it is all about luck but of course certain animals are easier to spot compared to the Big 5 of Africa. 

This is a lonely male impala drinking water at one of the waterholes. Impala is actually everywhere in the bush.

A very shy Zebra. We only managed to spot 3 in the bush. They are very good in camouflaging.

 A heard of water beast. They actually look very ugly to me.

This hornbill doesn't afraid of me at all but to my friends. I was sitting there and it came to me just like that. Isn't it wonderful?

One of my favourite shots. This is really totally different from what we have seen in zoo.

Look at how huge it is. Giraffe is still my best favourite animal in Safari.

A herd of Impalas came to the waterhole for some afternoon drinks while I was sitting in the lodge having my afternoon Hi-Tea.

Ever seen a herd of elephants playing in the water? Of course not those from zoo that forced by human to perform to humans.

I mean a herd means a huge herd of elephants. The experience is priceless.

I spotted this Huge guy while most of my friends were either sleeping or resting. I remembered I was like a monkey ran everywhere to inform everybody yet can't make a noise or a big movement.

Juvenile Giraffe was posing for me. What a wonderful shot.

Haa! On the last day we managed to find the lions and a huge surprise, they were actually close to where we stay while all of us woke up early in the morning and drove to further area to search for them.

A pride of lions and they are walking toward our vehicle. Did I mention that our Land Rover is uncovered and I was sitting the nearest to them. At that moment my legs were shaking when they are just a meter away from me but I took a video of them. Proud of myself.

After the lions, I have no more mood to see other type of animals but this bird caught my attention. Love the long tail feathers. Did some research and realised they only have such long tail during breeding season.

 Kudu males. Finally found it on the last day of the trip. All of them are saying good bye to me.

Took this picture before I leave this beautiful paradise and I swear to myself that I am definitely going back.

Few days as a King

Most of us grew up with Discovery or National Geographic but not all of us have the intention to see the real wild animals. I always wanted to see the real things since I was a kid and hell yeah, I made it and the experience is really exceeded my high expectation. On this Safari Trip, I must give a huge thank you to our Ms Karen for a good recommendation on the luxurious resort in the middle of the Safari.

This is the Land Rover that drove us everywhere we go. Of course, we must cheers for it first.

Reached my luxury resort. How incredible it can be. Definitely more than a 5 Stars Hotel.

Ever imagine sun tanning and reading books beside the pool? Well, all of us can have it easily but not with your view is actually facing the Safari which all the animals may come by.

A priceless enjoyment. Isn't it? The water hole has all sort of animals visiting everyday. I mean wild safari animals which includes Giraffes, Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Buffalos, you name it, they have it there.

Klaserie's Staff is so thoughtful and Pieter is actually pouring champaign for us to celebrate one of my friends' birthday. Well, they actually did their research though.

How beautiful and peaceful it can be? Provided you don't wake up with a lion sitting in front of your door.

This tree attracted all sort of birds. I love this tree so much because it has some kind of magic that makes all the birds don't run away from me. haha...

Breakfast facing the water hole? Well, you can't really decide whether to enjoy your food or take picture of those pass-by animals.

This was a huge surprise to all of us as we were so tired from searching of the lions and suddenly we saw lights in the middle of the bush. It was a surprise camp dinner with all sort of food from the thoughtful Staff. Love them much...

Due to it was beginning of winter during that period, the river is drying but it created a wonderful view to us.

A picture with our wonderful Driver cum Tracker. He injected a lot of knowledge in just a few days. Thank you so much Pieter.

Haa! The Survivors from the Bush. Our body size changed as well. How well fed.

Downside of South Africa

Have you guys ever imagined how lucky we are? Ever heard from your parents complain how African Kids starving while we are wasting our food? We can't imagine that until you see the real thing. I must say poor South African Kids are slightly better life compared to other part of Africa but if compared to ours, we are like Elephants and they are just ants.

We went to Kliptown which the kids over there have slightly better lifestyle as they have one school with one classroom and one water pipe for the whole village. I mean whole village means >30,000 residences. Oh yeah! No electricity supply too.

Look at their houses, I am speechless but feel so guilty that I've been complaining about my life.

After that, we went to have a look on this Bungee Jump stuff which I will never give it a try. I love their art, so talented.

Sunset on the way home. It makes me crave for an egg york.

On the next day, we went this this place which is quite far from town. Plainly to do some donations which is buying their hand made Swee Swee Dolls.

 The funding is going to this bunch of kids which they are actually HIV infected or affected.

Look at their innocent, naive and pure joyful faces. I remember at that moment I almost tear out but I didn't.

They love to take picture and if you have a camera and friendly to them, they will stick to you all the time.

Guess their joyful heart has affected me.

My favourite girl. I like her so so so much. How I wish I can adopt her.

After the visit, we went to Apartheid Museum. You can't believe how terrible life the locals had.

It actually does not allow us to take picture but I took a picture of this which gave me a very strong and angry feeling as I never look down on other races and racist shouldn't exist in this world.