Kruger Safaris June 2021 Highlights
We were met with chilly temperatures when we set out on our open safari vehicle game drives in the early mornings. But as soon as the sun rose, the day began to warm up and the wildlife made an appearance.
The bush may not be green and lush at this time of year, but the blue skies, orange hues and incredible wildlife sightings more than made up for any lack of foliage.
Lioness soaks up the last rays of sunshine before sunset.
Zebras at the pub.
Elephants; one of our first sightings as we entered the gates.
There's nothing quite like a Kruger sunrise.
Lion cubs playing rough and tumble.
Adorable lion cub posing for the camera
We spotted this leopard on the first day of one our June safaris.
Sunrays through the trees - nature's way of saying, "It's time to slow down and wrap things up for today".
Giraffe roadblock.
Leopard on the move, blending in with the colours of winter.
Cute lion cub with a runny nose.
White rhino. What a privilege to see these endangered beasts.
Inquisitive young hippo calf.
"Hey, wait for me!" An elephant calf scrambles to keep up with the herd on the move.
There's nothing better than enjoying breakfast outdoors after a productive early morning game drive.
A zebra foal scratching an itch.
What a lucky find! We spotted this cheetah close to the road.
A rare African wild dog sighting is always a highlight.
Giraffes sharing an affectionate moment.
Green hippo.
Lions on the move.
Wonderful winter weather and a fantastic view over the Panorama Route's Blyde River Canyon.
Which of these sightings or image do you like most? Let us know your favorite in the comments section below.
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Dianne Kokkonidis was born in Johannesburg, grew up in the Transkei and spent years exploring Europe. She returned to South Africa to live on a farm in the Outeniqua Mountains when the call of Africa got too loud to ignore. She comes from a family of storytellers, so it's no surprise she's now found her way into writing about one of the oldest stories known to mankind - the lure of Africa.
