The popular YouTube blue water sailing channel Sailing Nandji-Frothlife of the small Australian family exploring the world have just posted a video about their arrival in South Africa. Next week they are going to visit Hluhluwe National game reserve where I recall my father worrying whether or not our car was fast enough to outrun a rhino! But for now they are exploring St Lucia wildlife refuge and talk a lot about the hippos and crocodiles on their guided tour. These animals are so fierce because their brains are so small and just focus on eating anything in their way. I agree with Jost that they are modern living dinosaurs.

Unfortunately they did not cover all the birds in as much depth as I would have liked, other than mentioning there are over 600 species to view. You can separately see many pictures on the internet on the giant flocks of pink flamingos that live there because not all African safaris are about lions and elephants. Here is a taste of the scenes I would love to experience one day – with thanks to St Lucia Birding Tours:
Anyway, I look forward to following Nandji’s travels down the coast of South Africa. I am sure it will bring back many memories for me while showcasing the great contrasts between the incredible natural landscapes and wildlife of this country that hogs the southern tip of Africa, along with how large, modern and bustling the coastal cities have become.
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRzW0olqMD8
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