WILD LINKS SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI

The wildlife sanctuaries & lodges I visited in November 2010 with tour guide friend Malcolm Nebel.

THE ANN VAN DYK CHEETAH CENTRE - DE WILDT - Cheetah & African Wild Dog
World renowned cheetah breeding and conservation facility. The centre is known for its breeding success of rare and endangered species. So many beautiful exotic animals and birds, this was definitely a highlight day in South Africa meeting the phenomenal founder Ann van Dyk!

Ann van Dyk

Alan Strachan who works with Ann


Byron the ambassador Cheetah




King Cheetah

Caracal

Anatolian Dog

African Wild Dog

Hyena

Egyptian Vulture

THANDA NANI GAME LODGE - White & Black Rhinoceros + Sable and Roan antelope
This exquisite private game reserve has a breeding program where endangered Sable and Roan antelope are bred before being released on the reserve. Buffalo roam as well as over 150 White & Black Rhinos, making it the largest private collection of Rhinos in the world!
Herds of Eland, Red Hartebeest, Tssesebe, Kudu, Giraffe, Blue Wildebeest, Impala and Zebra roam freely. The more elusive Nyala, Bushbuck and Duiker can also be seen while Baboon, Monkey, Ostrich and Warthog are inabundance. Leopard, Jackal, Serval and Genet are spotted with Bush Babies and over 50 bird species are found around the luxury lodges.

Pat with Black Rhino

White Rhino

How cool is this, Buffalo & White Rhino in company




Eland & Blue Wildebeest

South Africa safari cont'd

Africa inspired me to create numerous designs because of so many magnificent animals.

Cheetah from Big Cat Collection


Giraffe from Exotica Collection

Rhinoceros from Lost City Collection

African Wild Dog from Lost City Collection