Scenes From Safari: Part II

Picking up where I left off from Scenes From Safari: Part I, here are several more moments from our Safari trip to Dulini last week.

In addition to the photos, I’ve included a video clip showing an Elephant introducing her baby calf for the first time to the ‘public’. It’s only a week old!

Not much else to say, other than enjoy the photos!

Southern Red-Billed Hornbill

a group of lions lying down in the grass

‘Majingilane’ Coalition Males take time to rest with their Othawa Pride Lionesses

A moment with Zebras ruined by a Photo-bombing Giraffe

Lunchtime……

Othawa Lioness taking a break from her cubs……

This little Duiker shows off his Mohawk……

‘Dayone’ looks a bit tired after a long day.

An Othawa Lioness loves up her cubs….

A Vulture comes in a bit too steep…..

Part of the 300 pounds of food that will be eaten today by this Elephant…..

Cheetah takes a breather after a successful hunt….

Moving dinner to a safe spot….

a cheetah lying on the ground with a deer

Now he can rest for a minute before Hyenas threaten his catch

And as mentioned before, here is the video debuting the new-born Elephant:

8 Comments

LauraPDX on October 11, 2015 at 4:56 pm

Wonderful photos and videos, thanks so much for sharing them.
Do you have any tips to save on the costs of the safari lodgings? Is there an off season price break or last minute savings?

Lufthansa Flyer on October 11, 2015 at 5:01 pm

I haven’t seen much volatility in pricing based on season, but then again I haven’t searched too hard. The range of camps varies greatly. You can easily find a range of camps between $200-2000 per person/per night. Things to seriously consider: How many people in game vehicles (9 is too many, and most camps cram in 9)? Is the camp in an active Malaria zone? Is the camp self catering? You’ll save a lot of money if you are responsible for making your own meals?

If you don’t mind roughing it in terms of accommodations then you can really find good deals. Lot of safari camps are semi-permanent tents and have more of a camp ground feel and can be had for a bargain.

I wish there was an easy answer but with so many variables its tough to narrow down the best options. TripAdvisor also is an invaluable reference to use to see how others review camps and lodges.
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- LauraPDX on October 11, 2015 at 5:07 pm
  
  I have been reading trip advisor etc for a few years. Waiting to book when we can take a full two weeks to travel from West Coast USA. Will probably be just the two of us, and not into camping (anymore), but happy to cook our own meals. Your lodge looks fabulous, but probably out of our price range. Nice to dream about though.
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  - Lufthansa Flyer on October 11, 2015 at 5:10 pm
    
    look at a place called Ulu Lapa, its in the same reserve as where we go, so you’ll see the same great animals, and its a self-catering lodge. Not sure of their costs/details, but maybe it strikes the right balance between cost and benefit.
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Ric Garrido on October 11, 2015 at 12:22 pm

Animal sightings look spectacular.

Lufthansa Flyer on October 11, 2015 at 5:01 pm

Thanks….A lot of it has to do with the guides and their ability to read signs and predict movements. They’re amazing.
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Paul on October 10, 2015 at 11:00 pm

I’m sorry if you mentioned previously, but what company did you use and do you recommend them?

Lufthansa Flyer on October 10, 2015 at 11:10 pm

we stay at Dulini Private Game Reserve. http://www.Dulini.com – can’t recommend it enough.
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LauraPDX on October 11, 2015 at 4:56 pm

Wonderful photos and videos, thanks so much for sharing them.
Do you have any tips to save on the costs of the safari lodgings? Is there an off season price break or last minute savings?
- Lufthansa Flyer on October 11, 2015 at 5:01 pm
  
  I haven’t seen much volatility in pricing based on season, but then again I haven’t searched too hard. The range of camps varies greatly. You can easily find a range of camps between $200-2000 per person/per night. Things to seriously consider: How many people in game vehicles (9 is too many, and most camps cram in 9)? Is the camp in an active Malaria zone? Is the camp self catering? You’ll save a lot of money if you are responsible for making your own meals?
  
  If you don’t mind roughing it in terms of accommodations then you can really find good deals. Lot of safari camps are semi-permanent tents and have more of a camp ground feel and can be had for a bargain.
  
  I wish there was an easy answer but with so many variables its tough to narrow down the best options. TripAdvisor also is an invaluable reference to use to see how others review camps and lodges.
  - LauraPDX on October 11, 2015 at 5:07 pm
    
    I have been reading trip advisor etc for a few years. Waiting to book when we can take a full two weeks to travel from West Coast USA. Will probably be just the two of us, and not into camping (anymore), but happy to cook our own meals. Your lodge looks fabulous, but probably out of our price range. Nice to dream about though.
    - Lufthansa Flyer on October 11, 2015 at 5:10 pm
      
      look at a place called Ulu Lapa, its in the same reserve as where we go, so you’ll see the same great animals, and its a self-catering lodge. Not sure of their costs/details, but maybe it strikes the right balance between cost and benefit.
Ric Garrido on October 11, 2015 at 12:22 pm

Animal sightings look spectacular.
- Lufthansa Flyer on October 11, 2015 at 5:01 pm
  
  Thanks….A lot of it has to do with the guides and their ability to read signs and predict movements. They’re amazing.
Paul on October 10, 2015 at 11:00 pm

I’m sorry if you mentioned previously, but what company did you use and do you recommend them?
- Lufthansa Flyer on October 10, 2015 at 11:10 pm
  
  we stay at Dulini Private Game Reserve. http://www.Dulini.com – can’t recommend it enough.