Tag: sky

Mathekenyane

Mathekenyane Hill, or Koppie, (385m), lies 10 km from Skukuza on the H1-1 and is one of a series of hills that goes from Bushbuckridge eastwards to Skukuza. It is an excellent game viewing point that provides stunning views of the bush. There are a number of granite koppies that protrude sharply from the gently undulating landscape – these are a series of inselbergs that run in an east-to-west direction across central southern Kruger. One of these is Mathekenyane Koppie (also known as Granokop), which offers wonderful views of the escarpment to the west and the landmarks of Ship Mountain, Legogote and Pretoriuskop. Mathekenyane means “place of the sand flea”.

Mathekenyane

Landscape, Picture of the day

Raucous

The pied crow is approximately the size of the European carrion crow (46–52 cm in length) but has a longer bill, slightly longer tail and wings, and longer legs. As its name suggests, its glossy black head and neck are interrupted by a large area of white feathering from the shoulders down to the lower breast but the tail, bill and wings are black. The eyes of a fully matured bird are dark brown. The white plumage of immature birds is often mixed with black. It resembles the White-necked and thick-billed ravens but is much smaller, less stocky and has a smaller bill.

Raucous

Picture of the day, Wildlife

Inclement

Located in the sunny town of Umhlanga Rocks near Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal Province, uMhlanga Sands Resort is the ideal family getaway with a pathway from the resort leading directly onto the Umhlanga main beach. Beautiful ocean views, great amenities and easy access to the beachfront promenade, ensure that guests enjoy an unforgettable South African beach holiday. Child-friendly, with bright, cheerful styling, the resort is the perfect antidote to stress, with year-round subtropical weather, kids activities and an abundance of local attractions.

Inclement

Picture of the day, Travel