Oryx (Gemsbok) by Meisiekind
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I have just returned from an amazing safari in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park here in Southern Africa. It was my first visit as an adult and I now have a new favourite wildlife reserve. It was VERY hot - between 36C and 39C!
Here is some information on the Kgalagadi:
Kgalagadi means place of thirst. The park is located largely within the southern Kalahari Desert. The terrain consists of red sand dunes, sparse vegetation, occasional trees, and the dry riverbeds of the Nossob and Auob Rivers. The rivers are said to flow only about once per century. However, water flows underground and provides life for grass and camelthorn trees (a type of acacia) growing in the dry river beds. The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is massive - 38,000 km2 (15,000 sq mi).
Kgalagadi consisted of two adjacent parks – one in the neighbouring Botswana and one in South Africa. On 7 April 1999, Botswana and South Africa signed a historic bilateral agreement whereby both countries undertook to manage their adjacent national parks, the Gemsbok National Park in Botswana and the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa as a single ecological unit. The boundary between the two parks had no physical barriers, although it is also the international border between the two countries. This allowed for the free movement of animals. On 12 May 2000, President Festus Mogae of Botswana and President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa formally launched Southern Africa's first peace park, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
I am starting off with the mighty Oryx. (Gemsbok in Afrikaans) The Oryx is also the "brand" or symbol of the Kgalagadi.
Thank you for stopping by and for your very welcome comments abd favs on my last upload.
Carin xx
Comments (29)
A superb photo of this handsome creature. Great to hear about the co-operation.
Glad you returned safely and that you enjoyed your trip and stay in the Kgalagadi. Superb capture Carin. God bless.
That is a cool looking animal. Nice shot Carin.
Beautiful animal.
It's really a beauty and excellent presented!!
A beautiful picture of this handsome beast Carin.
Beautiful image!!
What a beautifuol and majestic animal. Wonderful shot, Carin. Welcome back :-)))
What a handsome fella. Hope you saw some elephants :o) x
Barbara - unfortunately the Kgalagadi is not a Big Five reserve. The conditions are not at all condusive for elephant, rhino or buffalo. There are plenty of cats though! :)
xlt wildlife shot
awesome, beautiful, great light and superb capture! - we have call the Chamois " Gamsbock" almost the same but much smaller...
Fabulous! If this is the sort of thing you saw on a regular basis, I can see why you had such a good time! A wonderful photograph, Dierbaar. I can't wait to see more!
Excellent shot!
Welcome back :) and what a fantastic opening shot beautifully taken and how envious we are going to feel when we see the rest of your photos :)
What a lovely shot of this Oryx. Fascinating info and I'm so glad you had a wonderful safari. Wish I could have been with you. And looking forward to more pics.
Very beautiful image! Thanks for sharing!
WOW super shot.
very impressive creature and cool information
amazing to see the color patterns and the beautiful horns on this beautiful animal, I look forward to seeing more from your trip, it sounds like it was amazing
Amazing capture of an equally amazing creature, and obviously, an amazing adventure. Amazement abounds, it seems ! Enjoyed this very much. :)
A very handsome fellow but obviously up to no good. He is wearing a black mask so you won't be able to identify him later. From your description I can see why you had such a good time, even in the place of thirst. Maybe someday.
Who's a pretty boy then!
Great shot of a wonderful animal!
very great photo!!!!! If you like photos I have some of mine here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/107293413@N04/sets/
Great photo and excellent composition!
Hope you had a great time Carin. and what a corker this is hun :)
Sterling clarity and contrast in this shot of the Gemsbok, looking so regal with the remarkable patterns and horns, Dierbaar.
What a stunner! I will have to venture North in the not too distant future - in winter though... less heat hopefully! Clive
A fantastic photo my friend and he has beautiful markings. Excellent capture!!!