Week in Pictures: The Day of Reconciliation

It’s the Day of Reconciliation in South Africa, marking the anniversary of the end of Apartheid and the union of the nation. As the country celebrates, we reflect on its natural treasures, and marvel at the raw and untainted wilderness that surrounds us. South Africa is historical, unique, and full of diversity, and our wildlife is certainly something that unites us. With momentous occasion, let us admire and enjoy the Week in Pictures!

nThambo Tree Camp, Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger Park

A little grebe, formerly known as a dabchick, floats, seemingly standed on a great open stretch of water in the Klaserie

A fiery sunset emphasises the silhouette of a white-backed vulture

Elephant tea time in the Klaserie at Twala Dam

A white-backed vulture doesn't take its eyes off us even when we stand directly below it. Too hot to move.

 

 

Ezulwini Game Lodges, Balule Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger Park

An African wild dog is caught in the action as it devours its prey among its pack members

The Kruger's cutest creatures are being spotted all over the place; the impala lambs teetering atop gangly legs

A lone impala ram grazes on a tuft of succulent greens as the sun sets, amber, in the background

Africa on Foot, Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger Park

A liquid stare from the eyes of a Breakaway lioness

A little grebe propels itself through open water

A white-backed vulture airs its feathers on a very hot day in Klaserie

Staggering into a gallop, this brand new impala lamb takes off on its wobbly new legs

Xobega Island Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

A lioness is camouflaged in the tall, golden grasses of the Moremi wetlands

A painted reed frog clings to its perch as the Delta waters rush passed

A hippo emerges to check up on his surroundings before submerging once more and occupying the river bed

A young lion lazes comfortably on what might be compared to a throne in this region of Moremi Game Reserve

Umkumbe Safari Lodge, Sabi Sand Wildtuin, Greater Kruger Park

A gabar goshawk takes off as a fork-tailed drongo connects with his target

Beautiful ivory illuminated in this black and white image of an elephant carefully plucking the leaves from a tree

The Lowveld's smallest carnivore pauses for vigilance before dashing across the open area

A leopard tortoise dons a muddy skirt after a puddle-crossing