Not exact matches
Few exclamations suggest more terrifying African
sights than those shown in these rare pictures
of the infuriated charge
of a
rhino
After following a fresh
rhino track some 20 minutes through moderately heavy bush, we finally caught
sight of a huge, dark head projecting from behind a tree.
The
rhino veered sharply from me and galloped in a cloud
of dust out
of sight.
Three
of the Big 5 graced us with their presence over the course
of the next 2 days — lion, elephant and
rhino (Welgevonden boasts one
of the largest
rhino populations
of any private game reserve in South Africa)-- but my favourite
sightings are always
of the «less in demand» inhabitants
of the reserve — a herd
of Waterbuck making a hasty retreat and thereby showing off their target - like markings on their rears, Warthog scrounging and digging for roots, Klipspringers hopping from rock to rock, being introduced to a huge scorpion.
In other words, you have more chance
of sighting a white
rhino, in South Africa, than you do a Cape parrot.
Think private sanctuaries in Laikipia when you think
of endangered
rhinos, acacia grasslands under Mount Kenya for buffalo
sightings, lush green pastures
of Amboseli for elephants, and the dry Savannahs
of Tsavo East for lions and cheetahs.
Top
of most people's «must see» list will be the «Big Five»: elephant,
rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard, all frequently
sighted.
The forested slopes
of the Ngama Hills provide one
of the more likely places to view the Mara's black
rhino as well as offering some great elephant
sightings on the fringes
of the forest.
Regular
sightings of hippo, elephant, buffalo,
rhino, leopard and many more interesting species can be viewed from the comfort
of your suite.
Guests are assured
of exceptional game viewing including some
of the best
rhino sightings on the continent.
On the other hand, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area yet another splendid destination with
sights of the uncommon black
rhino, the Big Five plus a varied
of bird species all living on the floor
of the stunning crater.
This clandestine trade so depleted the numbers
of rhino that the Zimbabwean government had ordered its rangers and safari guides to shoot armed poachers on
sight in the national parks.