Wild dog (Lycaon pictus) - the African Wild Dog is one of the most endangered species in the world. Their numbers have declined severely over the years due to disease, loss of habitat and human persecution which is mainly due to a lack of education.
Please note this is a lengthy report, but not detailed. 
Day 1
Our first day took us directly to the Phalaborwa Gate where we were to enter the park. Upon entering the park we were entertained by a Lesser Masked Weaver who didn’t like the intruding male whom he could see in my bull-bar.
At the entrance gate we also saw many Diderick’s Cuckoos chance their luck at laying eggs in the weaver nests.
From the gate we went via Sable Dam and found an African Hoopoe feeding its young through a hole in the ground. This was the first time I had seen a nest in the ground, although, Robert’s does say they will nest in holes in the ground as well as termite mounds.
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Have you seen an African Fish Eagle on a recent visit to Kruger National Park (KNP)? A Bataleur? A Pallid Harrier? If you see these big birds, or a number of others on your next foray into the park, we’d like you to tell us about your sighting! Not sure what they look like? Not to worry - you’ll soon find posters dotted around the park to help you out. You can e-mail your sightings to robert@outlook.co.za or fill in this electronic sightings form.
The beauty of African wildlife never ceases to amaze even the most seasoned tourists; and for those encountering the Mother Continent’s animals for the first time, an African wildlife safari is a truly awe-inspiring experience. Far from the bright lights and buzz of the city, wildlife sanctuaries in Africa offer the opportunity to see a wide variety of animals in their natural habitat and observe their behaviour.
More often than not, tourists on a safari in the Kruger Park or surrounding areas will find themselves closer to the local African wildlife than they could have imagined! Below you can see our 5 favourite picks taken from a wide variety of amazing safari experiences:
For me, every day in the bush, especially in Kruger National Park, is “good”, but every now and again a day stands out, for many reasons, but usually for the combination of excellent sightings and the company one is seeing them in. On my last safari, I had one of those days. Here are some of the highlights ………
