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Southern Africa Collection (#99)

Southern Africa is a captivating region that boasts an array of breathtaking sights and incredible wildlife

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) adult, in flight, Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape

Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) adult, in flight, Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape, South Africa, June

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) adult, summer plumage, in flight, with nest material in beak

Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) adult, summer plumage, in flight, with nest material in beak, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Subantarctic Skua (Stercorarius lonnbergi) adult, in flight low over sea, Cape of Good Hope

Subantarctic Skua (Stercorarius lonnbergi) adult, in flight low over sea, Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape, South Africa, June

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: White-chinned Petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis) adult, in flight, Cape of Good Hope

White-chinned Petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis) adult, in flight, Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape, South Africa, June

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) four adults, swimming in kelp forest, South Africa

Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) four adults, swimming in kelp forest, South Africa, June (captive)

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) adult, swimming in kelp forest, South Africa

Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) adult, swimming in kelp forest, South Africa, June (captive)

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Jackass Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) adult with young, standing on beach, Boulders Beach

Jackass Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) adult with young, standing on beach, Boulders Beach, Simonstown, Western Cape, South Africa, June

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Jackass Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) three adults, standing on beach, Stony Point, Bettys Bay

Jackass Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) three adults, standing on beach, Stony Point, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, June

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Jackass Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) adult, at nesting burrow entrance, Stony Point, Bettys Bay

Jackass Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) adult, at nesting burrow entrance, Stony Point, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, June

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Evening sunlight on Brandwag buttress rock formation, Golden Gate Highlands N. P

Evening sunlight on Brandwag buttress rock formation, Golden Gate Highlands N. P
Evening sunlight on Brandwag buttress rock formation, Golden Gate Highlands N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, Free State, South Africa, November

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: View of montane grassland habitat, with Common Sugarbush (Protea caffra) in foreground

View of montane grassland habitat, with Common Sugarbush (Protea caffra) in foreground, Royal Natal N. P
View of montane grassland habitat, with Common Sugarbush (Protea caffra) in foreground, Royal Natal N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, November

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Cape Gull (Larus dominicanus vetula) adult, standing on rock, Stony Point, Bettys Bay

Cape Gull (Larus dominicanus vetula) adult, standing on rock, Stony Point, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, June

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Natal Francolin (Francolinus natalensis) adult, feeding in bush, Kruger N. P

Natal Francolin (Francolinus natalensis) adult, feeding in bush, Kruger N. P
Natal Francolin (Francolinus natalensis) adult, feeding in bush, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, November

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Cape Francolin (Pternistis capensis) adult, calling, Table Mountain N. P

Cape Francolin (Pternistis capensis) adult, calling, Table Mountain N. P. Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Francolin (Pternistis capensis) adult, calling, Table Mountain N.P. Cape of Good Hope, Western Cape, South Africa, June

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Mocking Cliff-chat (Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris) adult male, standing on rock outcrop, Kruger N. P

Mocking Cliff-chat (Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris) adult male, standing on rock outcrop, Kruger N. P
Mocking Cliff-chat (Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris) adult male, standing on rock outcrop, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, December

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Mountain Cabbage Tree (Cussonia paniculata subsp. sinuata) habit, Royal Natal N. P

Mountain Cabbage Tree (Cussonia paniculata subsp. sinuata) habit, Royal Natal N. P
Mountain Cabbage Tree (Cussonia paniculata subsp. sinuata) habit, Royal Natal N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, November

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Nama-berry (Rhus dentata) close-up of leaves and fruit, Royal Natal N. P

Nama-berry (Rhus dentata) close-up of leaves and fruit, Royal Natal N. P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal
Nama-berry (Rhus dentata) close-up of leaves and fruit, Royal Natal N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, November

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Ledebouria (Ledebouria ovatifolia) flowering, Royal Natal N. P

Ledebouria (Ledebouria ovatifolia) flowering, Royal Natal N. P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Ledebouria (Ledebouria ovatifolia) flowering, Royal Natal N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, November

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Common Tree Fern (Cyathea dregei) habit, Royal Natal N. P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal

Common Tree Fern (Cyathea dregei) habit, Royal Natal N. P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, November
Common Tree Fern (Cyathea dregei) habit, Royal Natal N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, November

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Mountain Cancer Bush (Sutherlandia montana) flowering, Royal Natal N. P

Mountain Cancer Bush (Sutherlandia montana) flowering, Royal Natal N. P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal
Mountain Cancer Bush (Sutherlandia montana) flowering, Royal Natal N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, November

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Common Tigertail (Ictinogomphus ferox) adult, resting on twig, Kruger N. P

Common Tigertail (Ictinogomphus ferox) adult, resting on twig, Kruger N. P
Common Tigertail (Ictinogomphus ferox) adult, resting on twig, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, November

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Striated Heron (Butorides striatus) adult, feeding from Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)

Striated Heron (Butorides striatus) adult, feeding from Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) skull in water, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, December

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) adult, standing on rock in river, Kruger N. P

Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) adult, standing on rock in river, Kruger N. P
Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) adult, standing on rock in river, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, December

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: View of rock formations in upland habitat, Winterhoekberge, Western Cape, South Africa, February

View of rock formations in upland habitat, Winterhoekberge, Western Cape, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: View of rock formations in upland habitat at sunset, Winterhoekberge, Western Cape, South Africa

View of rock formations in upland habitat at sunset, Winterhoekberge, Western Cape, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Sun-spider (Solpugella sp. ) adult, on dry ground in desert, South Africa, February

Sun-spider (Solpugella sp. ) adult, on dry ground in desert, South Africa, February
Sun-spider (Solpugella sp.) adult, on dry ground in desert, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Koppie Foam Grasshopper (Dictyophorus spumans) adult, resting on rock, South Africa, February

Koppie Foam Grasshopper (Dictyophorus spumans) adult, resting on rock, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Common Milkweed Grasshopper (Phymateus morbillosus) adult, on quartz field in desert habitat

Common Milkweed Grasshopper (Phymateus morbillosus) adult, on quartz field in desert habitat, Little Karoo, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Giant Black-winged Clonia (Clonia melanoptera) adult, climbing on stems, South Africa, February

Giant Black-winged Clonia (Clonia melanoptera) adult, climbing on stems, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Namaqua Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion occidentale) adult, climbing on branch, South Africa, February

Namaqua Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion occidentale) adult, climbing on branch, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Ocellated Thick-toed Gecko (Pachydactylus geitje) adult, standing on rock, Western Cape

Ocellated Thick-toed Gecko (Pachydactylus geitje) adult, standing on rock, Western Cape, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Robertson Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion gutturale) adult, climbing on twig, Western Cape

Robertson Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion gutturale) adult, climbing on twig, Western Cape, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Grays Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii) adult, sitting on rocks, South Africa, February

Grays Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii) adult, sitting on rocks, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Smiths Thick-toed Gecko (Pachydactylus formosus) adult, resting on rock, South Africa, February

Smiths Thick-toed Gecko (Pachydactylus formosus) adult, resting on rock, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Small-scaled Leaf-toed Gecko (Goggia microlepidota) adult, resting on rock, Winterhoekberge

Small-scaled Leaf-toed Gecko (Goggia microlepidota) adult, resting on rock, Winterhoekberge, Western Cape, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Bibrons Thick-toed Gecko (Chondrodactylus bibronii) adult, resting on rock in desert habitat

Bibrons Thick-toed Gecko (Chondrodactylus bibronii) adult, resting on rock in desert habitat, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Calvinia Thick-toed Gecko (Pachydactylus labialis) adult, resting on rock, Namaqualand

Calvinia Thick-toed Gecko (Pachydactylus labialis) adult, resting on rock, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: African Spiny-tailed Lizard (Cordylus polyzonus) adult, resting on rock in desert habitat

African Spiny-tailed Lizard (Cordylus polyzonus) adult, resting on rock in desert habitat, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Angulate Tortoise (Chersina angulata) adult, resting in habitat, South Africa, February

Angulate Tortoise (Chersina angulata) adult, resting in habitat, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Rangers Toad (Amietophrynus rangeri) adult, sitting amongst fallen leaves, South Africa, February

Rangers Toad (Amietophrynus rangeri) adult, sitting amongst fallen leaves, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Marbled Leaf-toed Gecko (Afrogecko porphyreus) adult, resting on rock, South Africa, February

Marbled Leaf-toed Gecko (Afrogecko porphyreus) adult, resting on rock, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Cape Girdled Lizard (Cordylus cordylus) adult, resting on rock in habitat, Western Cape

Cape Girdled Lizard (Cordylus cordylus) adult, resting on rock in habitat, Western Cape, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Cape Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion pumilum) adult, climbing on twig, Western Cape, South Africa

Cape Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion pumilum) adult, climbing on twig, Western Cape, South Africa, February

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Burchells Zebra (Equus quagga burchelli) adult, close-up of head and front legs, drinking

Burchells Zebra (Equus quagga burchelli) adult, close-up of head and front legs, drinking, Addo Elephant N. P
Burchells Zebra (Equus quagga burchelli) adult, close-up of head and front legs, drinking, Addo Elephant N.P. Eastern Cape, South Africa, December

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Spotted-necked Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) adult, standing in shallow water, Eastern Cape

Spotted-necked Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) adult, standing in shallow water, Eastern Cape, South Africa, December (captive)

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Cape Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) two young, fighting, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Cape Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) two young, fighting, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, December

Background imageSouthern Africa Collection: Cape Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) adult female with three young, one resting on back

Cape Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) adult female with three young, one resting on back, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, December




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Southern Africa is a captivating region that boasts an array of breathtaking sights and incredible wildlife. From the mesmerizing Gemsbok gracefully traversing the sand dunes in Namibia to the stunning view of Table Mountain at sunset from Bloubergstrand in Cape Town, Southern Africa never fails to leave visitors in awe. The sight of a young Aardvark confidently strolling through Nambia's landscapes is a true testament to the region's unique biodiversity. Venturing into Botswana's Kalahari Desert, one might be lucky enough to witness the majestic African Wild Dog roaming freely in Central Kalahari Game Reserve. And what better way to soak up some sun than by joining a lively beach volleyball game on one of Southern Africa's pristine beaches? Nature lovers will find solace amidst the enchanting waterfalls and rainbows at Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Zambia. For history enthusiasts, an antique map from the 19th century provides insight into Africa's rich past. The vibrant beach huts lining Muizenberg Beach offer respite after exploring Cape Town's wonders. Meanwhile, observing meerkats with their playful antics at Van Zylsrus' Kalahari Meerkat Project promises unforgettable moments. Intriguing encounters await those who venture into Zimanga private game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, where they may come face-to-face with lions during nocturnal escapades. Finally, gazing upon Zambezi River while feeling the mist from Victoria Falls envelop you creates an indescribable sense of wonderment. Southern Africa truly encompasses nature’s magnificence and cultural diversity within its borders – it is a land where leopards teach their cubs valuable life lessons and where every corner reveals new surprises waiting to be discovered.