Day 69 of 111 (3/31/19) – Day 2 of 4 on safari at Rhino Ridge Lodge, South Africa


Day 69 – LINK - Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

Chased by an elephant in must as our driver/guide drove backward down the winding road about 2 kilometers trying to stay ahead of the advancing brute. He picked up speed on the downhill stretches and the 5 cars behind us were all attempting to back down the road, some more successful than others.  Ingrid really got nervous when our guide went slightly off the road and had to stop as the elephant got within about 30 feet!  A charging male elephant in must smells terrible at 30 feet!

Infinity pool at the Rhino Ridge Lodge overlooking the park from where I am updating the blog between safari rides.
This bad boy chased us backwards down the road flaring his ears and raising his trunk. Yikes!


Light safari snacks included gin and tonics!



No lyin (get it?); these are two pictures I took right before sunset tonight.

She walked right by our truck and left her cubs playing in the grass.

This guy looked like he meant business!

Lion cubs playing in the grass.  We could see the bushes moving and occasionally see tails or ears above the grass as the cubs played.


Ingrid was just a few feet from the lioness when she trotted by the truck.












Two more days at the Rhino Ridge lodge in the Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park.

Comments

  1. KatherineMarch 31, 2019 at 9:47 AM

    Well that certainly sounds like an adventure!! The pictures and video are amazing. Definitely a story for the books. :) Love you!

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  2. Kim GMarch 31, 2019 at 2:25 PM

    Wow!! Looks like such a beautiful spot!!! Glad we didn’t read about you in the news! Enjoy the rest of your safari.

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  3. AnonymousApril 1, 2019 at 6:56 AM

    What an amazing experience! Looks like the wildlife is providing lots of photo opportunities - and a few heart pounding moments! Enjoy! Laurie

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