Monday, December 5, 2011
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Thursday, May 12, 2011
Planes in PE!
At Addo Elephant Back Safaris we pride ourselves in giving guests first class service all the way and if that means competing with bigger aircraft, in this case one of our local carriers Kulula then that’s how it’s going to be.
These pictures were take by Mark Andrews when he and I flew a group of 10 people to PE to catch their connecting flight to Cape Town. The two aircraft in the pictures are an Airvan (white) and an Cessna 207 (blue and white).
The Airvan with it’s cargo pods underneath and 8 seats including the pilot is ideal for large families, groups or just If you have a lot of luggage .The C 207 being slightly faster is ideally suited to the smaller parties and longer distances. With these two diverse bush planes we can cater for all our guests needs from transfers to scenic flight even transporting an Elephant you name it we can do it.
These pictures were take by Mark Andrews when he and I flew a group of 10 people to PE to catch their connecting flight to Cape Town. The two aircraft in the pictures are an Airvan (white) and an Cessna 207 (blue and white).
The Airvan with it’s cargo pods underneath and 8 seats including the pilot is ideal for large families, groups or just If you have a lot of luggage .The C 207 being slightly faster is ideally suited to the smaller parties and longer distances. With these two diverse bush planes we can cater for all our guests needs from transfers to scenic flight even transporting an Elephant you name it we can do it.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Win a Luxurious Elephant Encounter for 2!
We have teamed up with www.sa-venues.com to give you an opportunity to win two nights for two people at Addo Elephant Back Safaris & Lodge!
Simply go to http://blog.sa-venues.com/competitions/win-elephant-encounter/ and enter from there.
Please feel free to share this with your friends!
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Addo Elephant Back Safaris & Lodge, for more information please email us on info@addoelephantbacksafaris.co.za or see www.addoelephantbacksafaris.co.za
Simply go to http://blog.sa-venues.com/competitions/win-elephant-encounter/ and enter from there.
Please feel free to share this with your friends!
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Addo Elephant Back Safaris & Lodge, for more information please email us on info@addoelephantbacksafaris.co.za or see www.addoelephantbacksafaris.co.za
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Addo birds
From our guide Elias:
On an afternoon walk I was surprised to see an African spoonbill at one of our waterholes. This is the first time I have seen this particular species probing for aquatic invertebrates with its red spoon shaped bill.
The whole Addo area has got 449 different bird species, some with as equally fascinating behaviours like the fiscal shrike, which is nick named the butcher bird because of its habit of impaling its prey on thorns which resemble carcases hanging in a butchery.
Another common visitor to our reserve is the secretary bird. These birds have strong long scaly legs with which to kill snakes and are often see looking through the grass.
See http://www.addoelephantbacksafaris.co.za/activities.html for more information on wildlife in the area.
See http://www.addoelephantbacksafaris.co.za/activities.html for more information on wildlife in the area.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Baby blessings all around
Christmas did not only bring laughter, happiness and presents but also rain which transforms the bush from a brown, dry and dusty place to a beautiful green oasis. And with the rains come babies and what more is there to say but: aaauuwh cute!
Wildebeest
Impala
Kudu
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meet Duma!
Meet Duma - according to Walter, the "Most adorable of the three elephants at Addo Elephant Back Safaris"
Age: Approximately 19
Weight: About 5 tons
Meaning of name: Rolling Thunder
Favourite browse: Sweet thorn and Common guarrie. Often debarks trees.
Nickname: Peacemaker as he always prevents Mukwa from fighting with Thaba especially when guests are present or during the safari. .
Duma is also the most talkative of the three elephants.
He could easily be mistaken for a female due to his triangular head profile in side view. He lacks the rounded head profile distinctive to male elephants.
Duma has got an erect body. More saddle backed. Remove the trunk and tusks and give him a bushy tail and he'd look like a pony!
Duma does have very long eye lashes which extend forward. He is the most handsome elephant. He is so placid and can be ridden even without an elephant handler. All new elephant handlers get their skills tested by working with Duma as an interview.
Despite his docileness he does dominate the other two elephants when it comes to wrestling and boxing.
Interesting Factors: If not interested in walks he walks very slow and might spray you with water regurgitated from inside his body. Difficult to bribe with treats. Not as greedy as Mukwa.
Age: Approximately 19
Weight: About 5 tons
Meaning of name: Rolling Thunder
Favourite browse: Sweet thorn and Common guarrie. Often debarks trees.
Duma is also the most talkative of the three elephants.
He could easily be mistaken for a female due to his triangular head profile in side view. He lacks the rounded head profile distinctive to male elephants.
Duma has got an erect body. More saddle backed. Remove the trunk and tusks and give him a bushy tail and he'd look like a pony!
Duma does have very long eye lashes which extend forward. He is the most handsome elephant. He is so placid and can be ridden even without an elephant handler. All new elephant handlers get their skills tested by working with Duma as an interview.
Despite his docileness he does dominate the other two elephants when it comes to wrestling and boxing.
Interesting Factors: If not interested in walks he walks very slow and might spray you with water regurgitated from inside his body. Difficult to bribe with treats. Not as greedy as Mukwa.
The 7 Wonders of our World
There is so much to see in this beautiful area! In fact, you could spend an entire holiday or seven here.
The Cacadu District is made up of the areas of Addo, the Baviaans, Grahamstown, Jeffreys Bay & St Francis, the Karoo, the Sunshine Coast and Tsitsikamma, offering something for everyone.
Addo - Home to the Big 7.
Baviaans & the Gamtoos Valley - The biggest wilderness area in South Africa.
Grahamstown - Home to the famous National Arts Festival.
Jeffrey's Bay & St Francis - The worlds best right hand surf break
Karoo - Home to the world famous Valley of Desolation
Sunshine Coast - Giving you the most sunshine hours in South Africa
Tsitsikamma & Langkloof - home to pristine indigenous forest and the highest commercial bungy jump in the world!
Read all about it and plan your holiday here: http://www.travelcacadu.co.za/
The Cacadu District is made up of the areas of Addo, the Baviaans, Grahamstown, Jeffreys Bay & St Francis, the Karoo, the Sunshine Coast and Tsitsikamma, offering something for everyone.
Baviaans & the Gamtoos Valley - The biggest wilderness area in South Africa.
Grahamstown - Home to the famous National Arts Festival.
Jeffrey's Bay & St Francis - The worlds best right hand surf break
Karoo - Home to the world famous Valley of Desolation
Sunshine Coast - Giving you the most sunshine hours in South Africa
Tsitsikamma & Langkloof - home to pristine indigenous forest and the highest commercial bungy jump in the world!
Read all about it and plan your holiday here: http://www.travelcacadu.co.za/
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Meet Thaba!
Walter Gwarada introduces Thaba.
Name of elephant: Thaba
Meaning of name: Happiness
Age: 21
Weight: 4 and half tons
Shoulder height: 2,8 metres
Favourite browse: Rhus species
Behaviour: Very docile but not stupid. An unrevealing character with withdrawn brown eyes. Strong sense of humour though - may just stretch down to politely ask people to get off.
Appearance: Body length shorter than the other two elephants, Mukwa and Duma. Easy to identify due to a less developed broken tusk as a result of dominance fighting. Very rounded head profile
Meaning of name: Happiness
Age: 21
Weight: 4 and half tons
Shoulder height: 2,8 metres
Favourite browse: Rhus species
Behaviour: Very docile but not stupid. An unrevealing character with withdrawn brown eyes. Strong sense of humour though - may just stretch down to politely ask people to get off.
Appearance: Body length shorter than the other two elephants, Mukwa and Duma. Easy to identify due to a less developed broken tusk as a result of dominance fighting. Very rounded head profile
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