Some of the clouds were still there next morning. But soon after sunrise the sky cleared up and we experienced another beautiful day.
(Sony RX1R 35mm, ISO 100, f/8, 1/1600)
Again we went back to the location with the two leopards. They had move a little and took part of the kill with them.
(Nikon D500, 200-500mm at 220mm, ISO 3200, f/8, 1/1000)
But the mother decided to move on, pulling the kill over the road to a better protected location. The daughter did not help the mother at all.
(Nikon D500, 200-500mm at 200mm, ISO 400, f/8, 1/1000)
A stressful job for the mother
They found a better spot in the shade of a small bush.
(Sony A7R3 24-240mm at 152mm, ISO 5000, f/7.1, 1/500)
This time the mother was not very happy with her daughter. The young one again played more with the food than seriously feeding.
(Sony A7R3 24-240mm at 201mm, ISO 4000, f/7.1, 1/500)
(Nikon D500, 200-500mm at 250mm, ISO 10000, f/7.1, 1/1000)
We said good-bye to the leopards and continued our drive. As this was our last morning at Khwai River we had only a few hours left.
We came to a location where two things were happening simultaneously, morning toilet for baboons …
(Nikon D500, 200-500mm at 200mm, ISO 800, f/8, 1/1000)
Do not disturb - please ! (Nikon D500, 200-500mm at 240mm, ISO 640, f/8, 1/1000)
… and an intense fight between two impalas
(Nikon D500, 200-500mm at 210mm, ISO 400, f/8, 1/1000)
(Nikon D500, 200-500mm at 500mm, ISO 320, f/8, 1/1000)
We found a perfect spot for a coffee and tea break.
(Sony RX1R 35mm, ISO 100, f/8, 1/1000)
When we wanted to continue our drive to get back to the camp our vehicle did not start due to a problem with the alternator. Ocean called the camp and they deputed another vehicle to our location. This one pulled our car, which starten with no problem and so we could complete our game drive right one time.
Our stay at the Khwai River lodge has been exceptional. During the game drives we discovered moments we’ll never forget. But also the camp itself was amazing, excellent food, beautiful and comfortable cabin with great view and the whole staff was so nice and offered a perfect service.
When we took of from the airstrip and made a left turn we had a last view on the Khwai River Lodge.
Our cabin was the first one the to right of the main building with the pool (Sony A7R3 24-2400mm at 57mm, ISO 1250, f/8, 1/2000)
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