Last day of the flying safari. We had a great last safari drive in Mashatu park yesterday. There was a leopard that chased a jackal and ended up with a 1 week old baby monkey. The jackal somehow got the baby from a troop of baboons. When the leopard chased the jackal, he dropped the baby baboon. It was amazing to see this big cat and the tiny monkey. The monkey was already hurt by the jackal, we could see a big cut in his skull and body. So chance of survival was close to zero. The leopard was quite gentle with the baby monkey. We watched the whole event for about 30 minutes. We don't know what happened in the end. We can only feel sad for the mother losing her 1 week old baby. But this is nature. what to do.
We got up at a respectable time of 7:30 and after breakfast we left for the airstrip. An hour flight into South Africa for a fuel and immigration stop. Then another hour to Wonderboom airport in Pretoria. Markus was awaiting us there and we offloaded all the bags and Sarel came and picked us up. A last beer with the group and a big thanks for Albert & Markus for organising this amazing trip. The evening we spend with Family and friends. Malinda's parents came over from Cape Town and her brother lives in Pretoria. A great evening. 2 more days here in Pretoria and then back to Singapore. It has been a great holiday!
The jackal
Circular farming fields
Finals Polokwane airport
Flying formation
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