Elly Suverein
Monitor lizard
Today we almost drove over this poor animal that climbed up in a tree so I could take some nice shots. Usually they escape quickly into...
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On this page we tell you stories about our life in the bush, Elly's stories is a monthly publication and the daily updates is about small happenings in the bush that we like to share with you. All accompanied by wildlife photography.
Elly Suverein
- Sep 8, 2021
- 1 min
Where there's a carcass, there will be vultures.
Not far from our camp the sky was full of vultures, we followed them and came to this spectacular sighting were they were feasting on the...
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Elly Suverein
- Sep 5, 2021
- 1 min
Elephants getting close
This short video demonstrates how close elephants can come to you in the wild.
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Elly Suverein
- Aug 28, 2021
- 1 min
Big 5 in 4 days
Our friends were extremely happy, they did see the big 5 plus cheetahs with us. However I am sure they will remember the night we had a...
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Elly Suverein
- Aug 27, 2021
- 1 min
Lions
Last couple of weeks we have been busy with our camp expansion, therefore not as much time to take pictures. But this week we had guests...
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Elly Suverein
- Aug 22, 2021
- 3 min
Elly story's July/August
The construction of the 'staff village' as it is called here is nicely coming along. So far we are very satisfied with our builder and...
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Elly Suverein
- Jul 29, 2021
- 1 min
African fish eagle
This morning this young fish eagle was enjoying the early sunshine.
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Elly Suverein
- Jul 26, 2021
- 1 min
Cheetah and more
We are quite busy building our new staff quarters on this moment therefore not much time for the camera unfortunately but nevertheless:
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Elly Suverein
- Jul 13, 2021
- 1 min
Hippo with calf
Look at the size difference between this Hippo mother and her calf.
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Elly Suverein
- Jul 9, 2021
- 1 min
Animal rescue
Yesterday the last piece of my 'African dream' puzzle fell into place. Ever since I got my pilot license and started living in South...
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Elly Suverein
- Jul 7, 2021
- 1 min
A black-headed oriole
It is bird time in our garden, today I spotted this beautiful coloured bird called the black-headed oriole.
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Elly Suverein
- Jul 3, 2021
- 1 min
A wonderful colour combination
A challenging shot as this bird almost always turns out mostly black on a picture, but I think this time the colours came out really nice.
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Elly Suverein
- Jul 1, 2021
- 1 min
A rare sighting: the side striped Jackal
Last couple of weeks against twilight we noticed a strange animal, it turned out a side striped jackal. At first it was difficult to take...
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Elly Suverein
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
Elly's story's June 2021
It is now really winter in Hoedspruit. This is clearly demonstrated by the amount of animals that pass by the dam of our house and the...
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Elly Suverein
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
Elly's Story's June 2021
It is now really winter in Hoedspruit. This is clearly demonstrated by the amount of animals that pass by the dam of our house and the...
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Elly Suverein
- Jun 15, 2021
- 1 min
Latest update Ximuwu Pictures
Ximuwu pictures brings you this latest footage from what we did see in the bush at Ximuwu Klaserie. From wildebeest to Leopard. Next two...
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Elly Suverein
- Jun 13, 2021
- 1 min
Strange bird on the runway
What is that there in the distance? Elly said when we were driving around. We thought of a wildebeest but as soon as we got closer we...
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Elly Suverein
- Jun 12, 2021
- 1 min
Monkey business
Today we had baboons close to our back-garden. When we see them we always try to chase them away with a catapult. They look so cute,...
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Elly Suverein
- Jun 11, 2021
- 1 min
Play time
Today Elly had this wonderfull sighting, "our cubs" from the Sark pride had playtime. We believe the right way to start the weekend!
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Elly Suverein
- Jun 10, 2021
- 1 min
Daytrip to Joburg
With clear blue skies forecasted for today we went to Johannesburg to do some ‘shopping’ for the new house. First an appointment for...
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