Thursday, October 28, 2010

And so the rains came…

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Summer has officially arrived! In the past week we have had close to a 100mm of rain! It’s the start of summer here at Amakhosi and the Mkuze River has been revived! The above clip was taken the morning after we had a much needed 48mm that came pelting down the night before.

The bush is slowly turning greener each day with a brilliant display of any shade of green you could possibly imagine, with flowers popping up around each corner, dotting a colourful display on the green green grass of the African plains.

What a splendid time to visit the African bushveld.

It is that time of the year, where we all sit with baited breath, for the bushveld’s very own; baby boom! The impala ewe’s are all looking like they are soon ready to drop their young, and we can’t wait for the first babies of the new season, the new start!

With the river being the source of life, and now flowing in its full glory, we anxiously wait… for life to follow.

And heading out on game drive after the heavy rains is always an exhilarating event not to be missed!

To all the 4X4 fanatics out there, now is the time to visit us here at Amakhosi!

Each game drive is a new adventure and the muddy parts have proven to be the best fun this time of year! Our rangers are keen to share the fun with you!

So as we sit and watch each day how the bush erupts with new growth, new life and new beginnings, it can seem all unreal!

But this slice of paradise does exist, and we love to share it with; you out there!