Terrys Tours

24/12/2021

Wishing all our followers a yummy festive season and hopefully a better 2022!

19/12/2021

Some photos from the last couple of visits, the last one in November 2021, it poured with rain, we were based at Satar which has been very dry, but it rained and rained and there were pools of water all over the place, the one of the Heron is a puddle of water with a platanna, Terry very upset because the day before I nearly went through the windscreen in an effort to avoid the platanna, and then he became breakfast the next day. Also ground hornbills in a tree which is unusual. Enjoy.

15/08/2021

Spent four nights in the KNP this past week, the weather was really lousy which is most unusual, however we did see some special sights. Honey Badgers, secretary birds, a dehorned Rhino and her calf, (so pleased to see KNP dehorning Rhino), leopard with a kill and all the other animals except lion, which we heard but couldnt fine.

23/07/2021

We had a short trip to the KNP at the beginning of July 2021, the weather was pretty cold and the best place to be was in the car. We saw everything except Rhino, sadly very few people are lucky enough to see them these days. Hopefully we will be able to curb the poaching before its too late.

We had some monkey antics around the camp, and lots of primate sightings.

Some of the better photos, the one sighting was of a fish eagle catching dinner, enjoy.

29/03/2021

On Saturday the 27th March we visited the KNP for the day. Unfortunately, not such a happy visit. On the way into one of the camps we saw an extremely thin wild dog lying in the road on its own, it was obviously extremely sick or incredibly old and seemed to be on its last legs. On our way out of the camp a short while later it had gone. Then further on in our travels not far from the camp, we came across a decomposing burnt Rhino carcass that had had its horn cut off with a chainsaw. What a dreadful sight and so sad to think that the greed and stupid beliefs of us humans will be the demise of these majestic creatures, how SAD.
Despite this we did see a kill, not the usual one, a Bateleur that had killed what looked like a pigeon and was busy devouring it. What a beautiful bird it is. We saw 4 of the big five, I am sure soon to be the big 4 at the rate our Rhinos are being poached. But left there feeling incredibly upset and concerned about the future of the Rhino.

07/03/2021

Herewith some photos of our last two visits to the Kruger park. You will notice a lot of water photos, this is to show those familiar with the Kruger the change in water levels since the recent rains. Some of these rivers I have never seen water in. Until these last rains elephant would dig for water in many of these rivers. There are not an awful lot of game photos, this because the grass is very long which makes spotting difficult.

29/10/2020

We visited the far northern part of the KNP in October and spent four nights there. We have never seen so many elephant. Our mission was birding actually, however, we were somewhat disappointed, not sure if it is because we are spoilt and have such a wide variety at home and in our surroundings. When we returned we travelled from Punda Maria the furthest camp North to Malelane gate. A long trip, we realised through this journey that the damage to the veld by elephant is very noticeable in parts, soooo many elephant. Here are some of the photos we took.

09/09/2020

We have visited the KNP twice in the last six weeks. The last visit being Monday the 7th September. We were lucky enough to see all big five although some not long enough to capture on camera. We did however come across some vultures and realised they were cleaning up a kill soon to be joined by some eagles. Some pictures that we thought you might enjoy.
It very dry at the moment as is to be expected, but we hope for good Summer Rains this year.

06/07/2020

11/06/2020

Those fortunate enough to live in Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces can now do self drive day trips to the Kruger National Park. We saw 4 of the big five and one especially unusual sighting. Really enjoyed the opportunity to visit the park again.

I have added notes to most photos.

10/04/2020

14 days into lockdown and now another 21 to go, so 5 weeks of lockdown, heaven help the economy, but one understands the need to slow down the virus, I just hope that the sacrifice pays off. Not everyone is taking heed however. I also understand that within different communities lie different challenges, lets hope there is a vaccine soon because I am of the view that this is the best solution for our diverse Country. In the meantime here are some of the older photos that may cheer you up.

26/03/2020

From 27 March 2020 for 21 days we will be observing the Nationwide lock down, we have loads to keep us busy and at home, I appeal to all fellow South Africans to do the same, just imagine three weeks of less air pollution. Keep smiling and hopefully you can look back at this time with some funny memories. Stay safe.

17/03/2020

Well Covid - 19 has finally hit the lowveld, so all be safe, follow the guidelines, dont panic buy and for those visiting the Kruger National Park, visit their website for new cancellation policies for this period.

15/03/2020

A day trip to the Kruger, very hot at Skukuza, the grass is extremely long making it difficult to see game, but some new and interesting sightings. I have put descriptions under most pictures.

09/02/2020

Skukuza, spent and hour at Lake Panic and captured the birds there, then did a short drive around before heading home.

23/01/2020

So on Sunday 19th we took a short drive through the southern region of the KNP and saw 4 of the big 5 in that time.

05/12/2019

Some very welcome rain has fallen over the last two days, not enough to help the Barberton dam level by much but hopefully the KNP has had some too which will help with grazing for the animals.