Entabeni Reserve

Going on safari, going to see a big one…

Dirty Road Again

Dirty Road Again

Gate To Entabeni Reserve

Gate To Entabeni Reserve

First Wildlife After Two Minutes

First Wildlife After Two Minutes

Welcome Committee

Welcome Committee

We drive to Entabeni to go on a Safari. We are stoked and listening to African music the entire way. Entabeni is the same game park that Marc went on safari nine years ago with his parents. It was really exciting to find their names in the guest book.

Entabeni Reception

Entabeni Reception

Marvelous View

Marvelous View

Guestbook Entry From 2000

Guestbook Entry From 2000

Entabeni has grown into a huge game reserve, resort, and golf course. The Legend Golf Course they are in the process of building has the longest par 3 in the world. You have to take a helicopter to the tee. Marc starts itching to play. Unfortunately we were a little too early.

World's Most Extreme Hole in Golf

World’s Most Extreme Hole in Golf

Great Markings

Great Markings

Lions in the Afternoon Sun

Lions in the Afternoon Sun

Our room is stunning. It is a cabin to ourselves and we are knocked out with the view and the safari inspired decor.

Our Lodge

Our Lodge

Kitty And The Germ

Kitty And The Germ

We have four safari rides booked. As with most safari rides, they take place early morning and at dusk. We load in and see zebras, foxes, groundhogs, warthogs, monkeys, giraffes, cheetahs, elephants, and lions over the course of the safaris.

Going On A Game Drive

Going On A Game Drive

A Bit Chilly

A Bit Chilly

Impalas

Impalas

Wild Cheetahs

Wild Cheetahs

Jackal

Jackal

Just Born

Just Born

Wildebeest

Wildebeest

Warthog

Warthog

It is one thing to see a lion in a zoo, but to see one in the wild, hear him roar, and witness behavior that is identical to that of a domestic cat. Seeing a cheetah run full tilt is nothing short of freedom.

The King

The King

Yawn

Yawn

Roll Over

Roll Over

Old Man

Old Man

Scary

Scary

On our first day we were waiting on our safari jeep to arrive in the main lodge where breakfast had just been served. Marc came to a sudden halt and pointed. The room was full of monkeys. Yep–monkeys. They were stealing sugar packages from the coffee table and jumping through the rafters. These monkeys were so clever they had figured out how to get in, where the sugar was kept, how to open the sugar and escape–unusually unnoticed. I of course think this is absolute genius. We are both so impressed with their party tricks that I decide to help with the cause and leave sugar packages around the trees of the lodge.

Monkeys

Monkeys

Stealing the Sugar

Stealing the Sugar

Entabeni made us a big BBQ and we dined outside under stars that have seen no equal. It was breathtaking. The sky was lit up and South Africa is considered one of the best places for stargazing in the world.

Dinner Time

Dinner Time

Performance

Performance

Tagging Along

Tagging Along

More safaris are definitely on the books and future to-do lists.

Final game drive to viewing point:

On Top of the World

On Top of the World

Nature

Nature

Stones

Stones

More wildlife:

Exotic

Exotic

Taking a Rest

Taking a Rest

Only the Fittest Survive

Only the Fittest Survive

Zebras

Zebras

All Have Different Stripes

All Have Different Stripes

Watching Us

Watching Us

Impala Dad

Impala Dad

And His Family

And His Family

Grazing

Grazing

Hartebeest

Hartebeest

Long-legged giraffes walk with the limbs on one side of the body lifted at the same time. This gait is called a pace and allows a longer stride which saves steps and energy.

Walk On One Side

Walk On One Side

Giraffes

Giraffes

South Africa:

Hot Dog, Anyone?

Hot Dog, Anyone?

Countdown

Countdown

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