More things to see near Hluhluwe Village ... Cape Vidal wildlife while the cold wind blew

This'll be a quick post tonight, as we're busy packing to head off towards Kruger Game Reserve tomorrow.  Have had the most wonderful week spending time with family in and around Durban - (more about that in the next few days)

Masked Weaver bird
Spied this bird not far from the Cape Vidal Game Reserve -
I love the bright yellow breast & had fun experimenting with the out-of-focus background (bokeh)

...  After the delight of seeing the Impala, Kudu & Water Buck near the Cape Vidal Park entrance, we headed off excitedly in an open jeep, for a afternoon of game safari viewing on our way to the ocean.

The sometimes bumpy yet scenic ride allowed us to sight a variety of wild animals and birds before we were met with a cold wind that cleared away the cobwebs & had most of us wrapping ourselves in the blankets provided.

White Rhino
Watching the crash (herd) of rhino munching on the grass right next to our 
vehicle was unexpected.  This rhino cow & her calf were quite oblivious to 
our photographic exploits.

Rare Samango Monkey
These rare monkeys watched us from afar whilst we enjoyed our picnic lunch,
meanwhile the small black-faced vervet monkeys tried to join us for lunch.
Later they climbed into the jeep looking for hidden supplies of food.

Mongoose
Cute family & friends of banded mongoose watched us cheekily from the
picnic area.

Warthog
Following a tummy rub on a discarded log, this Warthog enjoyed
munching on the fresh young grass shoots.

Bye for now

Cheers Jen