Thanks to all our South African wildlife friends (Lee, Anton, Carla, Alan, Murray, Wendy et al) who have told us many times what amazing things you can see in this wonderfully diverse country. Today marks the last day of our recce trip, and we are sad to leave. More details later, but we really have seen some absolutely amazing wildlife. Highlights .... far too many to list but include:
1. Eight different Leopards in eight days .... including a very young cub, about 4 weeks old! Many viewings were for over an hour with lots of Leopards up trees with their kills. 
2. Really great time watching and photographing Elephants. Some drinking at pools, some rolling in mud and others stripping bark from trees. One 60 year old mother (or thereabouts) with probably her last calf. The mother has fallen behind the herd so quite poignant.
3. As always some really great Lions around. Quite tricky to find in the slightly denser bush than the Mara, but when we found them, like old friends!
4. The beauty of Africa and the bush remains enchanting. It is winter down here which means very cold mornings and a wonderful mid 20s by noon. So a mix of fleeces, scarves, woolly hats and hot water bottles first thing and bush shirts five hours later.
Keep looking at the blog as we will post some more shots, a slideshow or two and on the site a trip report. This really was one of our best safaris for really outstanding African wildlife, Leopard in particular.
Julie and Adam
South Africa - 16 August 2010
