We splurged and spent a night at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Thankfuly we got a deal on the price. They felt sorry for us b/c the only room avaliable had twin beds. Our safari started at 3 and went till 6.
These elephants are tame. They were saved from a park that was closing. They are mates, Sam and Tsotsi.
This is a white rhino. He is basically a lawnmower, eatting grass all day. He only gets nourishment from 30% of what he eats because of an inefficient stomache. That's a good excuse to pig out!
We saw 4 giraffes. The males are more brightly coloured. The others were sitting down, which apparently is rare. The don't even really sleep. they just rest for about 5 minutes at a time all night. They are afraid they will get tipped over and then eaten by a predator. Being tall sucks!
We saw about 10 zebras. I think they are my favourite animal as well (but I haven't seen and hippos up close yet!) Their faces are just gorgeous!
There are 2 male sand 2 female lions. They have their own enclosure so they don't eat the other animals. They too were saved and have been born and raised in captivity.
What are they doing?
What does it look like??
A lion may be the King of the Jungle, but he is not the king of the bedroom. He was in and outta there quick! Wham bam thank you ma'am!
Our tent for the night! Not the camping I am used too!!!
After safari it was time for wine on our private deck and then a 5 course dinner. This is Suds plate.The far right meat is alligtor, the middle is gemsbock and the lefthand side one is zebra! Suds liked the alligator best. I wouldn't eat my new friend the zebra.
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