Madikwe Game Reserve (part 3)

Some sights on a night drive include the back backed jackal, a bush baby (very small monkey), and a lion.

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Termite mounds can be very large at Madikwe.  This one is engulfing a tree.  Although it is actually more likely that the tree is there because a termite brought its seed into the mound many years ago.

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A fish eagle prepares to take off from a tree

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and does so as we get closer.

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A male weaver builds a nest for one of his harem in the middle of our camp.

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African sunsets can be unbelievably beautiful.  Did I say that already!

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