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It's taken me awhile to start this report as life has been a bit hectic.

The trip was:

lower sabie
Biyamiti
Satara
Bateleur
Shimuwini

It was a mix of camps with a large portion of the days spend at bush camps. The reason behind this was that it was over easter and i wanted to avoid most of the traffic. i will not really do a day by day account but just photos and information that i think will be of interest.

Better late than never, kesheshe.
Great action photo of the hamerkop, looking forward to the rest of your photos!

Is that a Eugaster longpipes (Koringkriek in Afrikaans) Kesheshe?

Great shot of the Hamerkop with his catch!

Looking forward to more!

Brilliant photos Kesheshe

Look forward to this trip report

Always a pleasure to follow your reports, Kesheshe,

I will be again on board

Glad you are on board!

The first days of the trip we stayed in the safari tents at Lower Sabie. i must say the state of the accommodation was very poor and quite a surprise as to how general maintenance was completely lacking. The view was great from the river front tent as usual but not sure it makes up for the state of the tent.

(yes i did complete the form)

The area around Lower Sabie has always been good to us regarding predators sightings but this was not the case on this trip as the vegetation was extremely thick and even though we drove large areas all the predator’s alluded us.

Awesome close up pictures!! What camera and lens did you take them with?

Great to see another trip report from you...as always, superb photos.

Really looking forward to hearing about bataleur and shimuwini as we are staying there in august, so any hints and tips greatly appreciated

Looking forward to more

John

MarkusF - guess you are right better late than never. glad you are on board.

hilda - i thought corn criket but not sure on ID.

Foxy - Thanks for the nice comments.

Pumbaa, john n poppy- Nice to see you guys on board again.

Koen Family New Zealand- Various depending on situation. Normal setup Sony A700 with Sony 70-400G, SonyA77 with Sigma 50-500mm, SonyA900 with 70-200mm 2.8. Landscape sigma 10-20mm and macro 100mm macro lenses. No flash used during this trip.

Oh wow, amazing photos, love the one of the dragon fly (?)

kesheshe,

See your TR has started have taken the liberty to jump on board as well for this one.

WoW!!! Awesome sightings and superb pics of All.

kesheshe, beautiful pics, love the dragonfly, thanks for sharing with us

kesheshe -- great photos so keep them coming

Great sightings and pictures Kesheshe! I also love the Dragonfly!

Awesome picture of the Ellie! And the variety of beautiful birds! Stunning!

Fantastic pic's of all Kesheshe .

Thanks for sharing .