Plettenburg Bay Game Reserve

17 Jan

 

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This is the largest , private reserve in the WesternCape – 2200 ha.in the hills above the garden route. We enjoyed the diversity of biomes, Fynbos, the views and forests . Over 35 species of game, a large variety of Antelope and over 101 bird species,recorded.imageIncluding this amazing Yellow Bishop,that we were fortunate to spot, by the Crocodile enclosure. Speaking of Crocs…..See above.

We were driven in a four wheel drive Land Rover, to a number of habitats,two of which, the African Wild Dog ( endangered species ) and the Lions, were in electronically fenced enclosures.

We were able to get close by Wildebeest, Antelope, including the beautiful Springbok.

Herds of Zebra wandered nonchalantly , though wary of the unpredictable White Rhino.

 

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Two other highlights were getting close to a Giraffe and a sighting of some Blue Cranes. See above.

A quiet drive back to Fynbos Ridge, for our final evening in South Africa; picnic on the patio.

 

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