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Unbelieveable, we see another leopard in a tree, this one MUCH closer!!

2009-07-23, Satara Rest Camp, South Africa

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After our exciting morning at the waterhole watching all the lion action, we returned back to the road to see what we would see. We find the S-100 near the Satara gate does not disappoint if looking for wildlife. You can continue to an intersection that will take you to a picnic area with an overlook on the river or continue the opposite direction that will take you into more open land where we saw rhino again and kori bustards along with other game.

We were not on the road for very long when Robert said in an intense, low voice, "STOP"! I looked over to his side of the car and there about fifteen feet ahead and six foot off the ground on a tree sat a leopard! We got to watch it watching us and whatever else it was watching. A car came around the corner and the leopard decided to come down out of the tree and across the road. What a noble looking animal as he crossed the road and into the grass where we lost sight of it.


Picture of We could hardly believe eyes as we rounded the curb, another leopard, this one much closer!. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Looking right at us. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Looking. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Looking around. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Whats between me and the river, lions? Impala? Baboons?. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Here comes a car from the other direction. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Looks back our way, wow, what a beautiful animal!. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Those eyes. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Leg hanging, resting. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of tail and leg. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Is he going to jump. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Darn, here come another car opposite from us, passes, does not see the leopard. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Heh heh, pretty invisible. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of There he goes, and what a sleek animal. Can't wait to upload the video.. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Wonder if the wildebeast is prey for a leopard?. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of We have heard that leopard eats monkey and baboon.. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Strutter. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Here goes the gang. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Wow, a tortoise, never seen one here before. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Two diff big birds. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Goliath Heron ?. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of whoa. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Wow, another rhino, this is great!. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Nosy. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Horns. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Shrek ears. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of What an animal. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Lonely figures. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Africa, oh Africa. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of more. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of what a big head. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Nests in the tree, rhino on the ground. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Kori Bustard, largest flying bird in Africa. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Kori Bustard. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Kori Bustard. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Yet another rhino! What a trip!. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of This Rhino is being shadowed by a wildebeest. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Hippos in slimy foam of a drying up pool. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.
Picture of Malachite Kingfisher, so tiny and colorful. Taken 2009-07-23 in Satara Rest Camp, South Africa by traveler Rmalone.

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