In the evening we booked a nature trail drive around the extensive grounds of the lodge and, as well as seeing quite a lot of wildlife (including oryx, jackels, ground squirrels and a bird of prey – possibly a Secretary Bird) , we enjoyed the most remarkable of “sundowners” watching the sun set from the distant hills which we see from our lodge. Our guide Werner was a most knowledgeable guide and a very welcoming host for the “sundowners”.

Werner informing us about some of the local plants and their medicinal properties

Jackel

Oryx

Ground squirrel

Secretary Bird

Werner’s other skills

It’s not a holiday without a sunset photo

Click below for gallery of this evening’s photos:

Secretary Bird