Tuesday, 14 October 2014

HO weekend away at Bonamanzi Nature Reserve

Our first annual social weekend away, was held at Bonamanzi NR near Hluhluwe. Bonamanzi is a well-known birding site (recognized by BirdLife South Africa) and is also a recommended site for tree spotters, being acknowledged by the Dendrological Society of KwaZuluNatal as a unique site for tree lovers.
The camping at Bonamanzi is exceptional. One is surrounded by amazing bird life, and magnificent sandveld forest. Nylala, Zebra, and Red Duiker abound, and leopards are common in the reserve.

A highlight of the weekend was being able to watch the Boks smoke New Zealand from a bush bar above a lake with monster crocs - how cool is that!?

 

The pool camp area with Greg's camp in the background and the modern ablution block in the right foreground. The site has some magnificent Acacia robusta trees, Torch trees and Marulas.


Each site has a level area and a built-in braai as well as a light and electricity supply.


Hammocks fit well between the trees!


Peter Saville, our Vice - Chairman, conducting a private meeting from the hammock.


The group secretary, Priscilla, showing some reluctance to get back to work!


Yvonne Saville preparing some scrambled egg on the quiet.


The engaged couple multi-tasking at the skottel. Greg and Jackie.



Greg was not beyond charming the secretary.


Pete Saville sorting out some bacon for himself.


Peter Coulon enjoying the vibe!


On a short excursion to Hluhluwe, we came across this mother rhino and her young. Check the horn of this female!!


We saw 33 rhino in that one morning!



Another female with a very tired little man!


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