Leaving

We got into our cars and pulled out of camp for the last time on Tuesday morning.  It was a beautiful, sunny day and the views leaving the park were spectacular.

 On our drive out we chanced upon of group of rhinos crossing the road.  After about a ten minute stand still they went along there way and we continued until we came across the elephant herd.  At least fifty elephants were scattered on both sides of the road with the dominant male and three other males directly in front of us blocking our path.  We watched as they communicated with each other until they finally gave way for us to proceed.

It was a beautiful end to a beautiful trip.

Hluhuwe and Umfolozi Game Reserve

We arrived at Hluluwe Sunday evening and took a night drive with a guide.  We startled some Rhino, saw a mini herd of honey badgers, found a lone hyena wandering and an owl perched on a hill.

The following morning, we were picked up at camp at 7am for our day long game drive. Soon in the drive we came across a few teenage elephants digging and eating trees. 

Throughout the day we came across many groups of animals, often intermingling.   Zebras, baboons, wildebeest, warthogs and impala became a common sighting.  The rhino and elephants, however were the most exciting of our sightings.

The day ended with the surprise opportunity of going into the research area of the park to see black rhinos in enclosures, who were being prepared to be auctioned to other game reserves. 

The Wedding

We woke early to rain and clouds, but as we ate breakfast, the skies began to open up and the sun appeared.  The girl's and guy's were off early getting ready and starting photos.

At 3pm, guests arrived and the gorgeous ceremony began, complete with an African sunset and roaming animals in the backdrop.