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See what lies beyond - Phinda Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
With it's temperate climate, ease of access, variety of Big 5 Reserves and incredible beaches travelers are fast adding KwaZulu-Natal to their itinerary. No where else in South Africa can one enjoy such a variety of Bush & Beach Big 5 Safaris. The last time we visited South Africa in February 2020, we explored KwaZulu-Natal for the first time and we were thrilled. This region near Durban has to fight at the moment unfortunately with enormous floods and vilene victims as well as at times with unrest.
Cheetahs of Phinda
These pictures of two cheetah brothers were taken during our last trip to South Africa in February 2000 at Phinda Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal.
Fever Tree - the misconception of malaria
On one hand you know the name Fever-Tree from a tonic water manufacturer, on the other side the name comes from southern Africa, named after a beautiful tree. I last saw these trees this February in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. There we were told how the name originated and what it has to do with malaria.
No Speed Limit - Cheetahs on patrol
These two cheetah brothers have everything under control. Just wait for a gazelle to come by.
NANA - The Legacy of Lawrence Anthony
In February 2020 my wife Silvana and I visited the legendary elephant herd and its matriarch Nana in the Thula Thula Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This is where my photographs were taken in loving memory of these wonderful creatures.
15 days in KwaZulu-Natal: KZN’s ‘Big Seven’
Spotting the Big Five (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo) has been a long-time rite of passage for many safari-goers, and KZN will not disappoint in that regard, with Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Tembe Elephant Park and uMkhuze Game Reserve all hosting these sought after species.