#gameparks

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All too often hunters stand over these majestic animals holding up their guns like they're some hero that conquered a beast. Not for the food they may provide but too often for the ivory and the thrill of the hunt.... all the while the dead elephants baby sits and watches crying. These animals have shown immense feeling and understanding, they rescue their own when they're in trouble, they mourn death and celebrate life... anyone browsing YouTube can watch the videos over and over again if they need proof. They deserve our respect and kindness, they deserve not to be trophies and ivory ashtrays. . . . #wonderlustsouthafrica #instagood #conservation #bbctravel #sanityfound #bbcearth #napafoodandvine #animallovers #southafrica #wildlife #wildlifephotography #travel #travelphotography #elephants #southafrica #gameparks #safari #africansafari #bucketlist #travelgram #natgeowild #natgeotravel #discoverearth #animalspirit #wildlife_perfection #elephantsofinstagram #stoptrophyhunting #thewildshooter (at Addo Elephant National Park)

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I have been lucky to have visited a number of the reserves in South Africa and I have to say Addo is in my top 5 for sure! The abundance of these majestic giants, the scenery and other animals made our Safari day both fun and awe inspiring 😀 Did I mention I love Elephants? . . . . #photo #photos #snapshot #beautiful #instagood #picoftheday #photooftheday #all_shots #capture #animals #animal #nature #animallovers #southafrica #wildlife #wildlifephotography #travel #travelphotography #elephants #southafrica #gameparks #safari #africansafari #bucketlist #travelgram #natgeowild #familyvacation (at Addo Elephant National Park)

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Addo Elephant National Park = heaven on earth! The abundance of these majestic giants, the scenery and other animals is humbling beyond words! #addoelephantnationalpark #elephants #southafrica #gameparks #safari #africansafari #bucketlist (at Addo Elephant National Park)

[carrieinsa]

I survived game parks and sandboarding.

MY DAY(S)

The last two days in South Africa were jam packed with a ton of crazy things.

Tuesday we made our long awaited trip to Addo Elephant Park and the Schotia Game Reserve, and it was freaking awesome, simple as that. I think I'm still on an animal high, even three days later.

We saw a ton of warthogs at Addo, and even though their name isn't very attractive, I found them very cute. While in Addo, we also saw lions, ostriches, elephants, of course, kudos, and zebras. 

We also stopped for a picnic lunch in Addo that Bradley packed for us. Turns out on top of his amazing brain capacity, he's also a great cook.

We then went to Schotia for a viewing of four of Africa's big five. This included rhinos, lions, elephants, and buffalos. 

While we were there they feed us an amazing dinner, and then we went on a night drive where we got to view a lioness enjoying her dinner, a cow. I don't think I've ever been so grossed out and amazed at the same time.

Wednesday we had our farewell lunch at NMMU and then left for a beach that not many go to. While we were there I was unwillingly submerged in the Indian Ocean, and got to try out sandboarding for the first time. Turns out I'm not that great unless I'm sitting.

PROGRESS OF OUR PROJECT

On Wednesday we hurriedly concluded our final interviews with a few people from the university. Now on to post-production. Yay?

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