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Stay with Stacy
South Africa
Приєднався 4 кві 2013
STACY + RIKUS
The van Wyk’s explore our beautiful country. Taking photos, videos, enjoying the journey and birding wherever we can is what we love. So come join us on our wild ride through Southern Africa!
The van Wyk’s explore our beautiful country. Taking photos, videos, enjoying the journey and birding wherever we can is what we love. So come join us on our wild ride through Southern Africa!
Day 13 - Phinda Forest Lodge. BUSH WALK WITH MY BROTHER.
What an absolute privilege to see Phinda. My brother has recently qualified as a guide and works at this beautiful lodge. Thus we were lucky enough to go and visit him where he works. It was so special to be able to go on a drive and even a bush walk while being guided by my brother. As kids we used to argue about who knows more, I am definitely not arguing with him anymore.
Thanks boet for an unforgettable day in the beautiful Phinda.
#phindaforestlodge #phinda #andbeyondphinda #andbeyond #kwazulunatal #birding #bushwalk #gamedrive #safari #innature #brother #southafrica #travelafrica #africanbush #kzn
Thanks boet for an unforgettable day in the beautiful Phinda.
#phindaforestlodge #phinda #andbeyondphinda #andbeyond #kwazulunatal #birding #bushwalk #gamedrive #safari #innature #brother #southafrica #travelafrica #africanbush #kzn
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Day 12 - BAYETE ZULU ELEPHANT ENCOUNTER.
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How incredible is it to get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures. Highly recommend you go to Manyoni Game Reserve and hear the amazing story of these two Ellies and get to see and experience them so close. #africansun #africanbush #birding #braai#travelseries #africanwildlife #travelvlog #travel #travelseries #travelsouthafrica #travelcouple #winterwonder #bayalanyala #kzn #kwaZ...
Day 11 - Bayala Nyala. EXPLORING THE BEAUTIFUL BAYALA NYALA.
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Waking up in the African bush is a bigger privilege than anyone who does it often could ever realise. Often we take these moments for granted. I hope the next time you are in the bush you realise how very lucky you are! After a busy couple of days, this relaxed day in the bush was exactly what the doctor ordered. Lots of biring, chatting to new friends, and a fire going throughout the day. Than...
Day 10 - Mkuze. THE FIG FOREST WALK AND THE MAGNIFICENT PEL'S FISHING OWL!
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Spotting the Pel’s Fishing Owl is one of those things every birder dreams of. Our dream finally came true when we spotted this beautiful bird on our walk in the Fig Forest. One of the most special experiences we have ever had. Just wow! Not only did we see lovely birds, but we also got to see Lion and a Cheetah at Mkuze! You don’t often see big cats at Mkuze, so this was really a special day.
Day 9 - Lower Sabie to Mantuma. KRUGER NATIONAL PARK TO MKUZE!
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We haven’t been this excited in a long time! WE ARE GOING BACK TO MKUZE! We absolutely love Mkuze it is (at the moment) our favourite game reserve in South Africa, which says A LOT! It has beautiful scenery, birding and we have had some incredible sightings there too (wait until day 10 😱). But what a lovely little afternoon at Mkuze.
Day 8 - Lower Sabie. WILD DOG CHASE IMPALA.
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What a beautiful morning in the mist around Lower Sabie. But then an even better sighting in the mist! Wild dogs chasing impala. Wow, what an adrenaline rush so early in the morning. Unfortunately no kill this time, one day we will still witness a kill 🤞🏼 But after a lovely day in the bush we started a lovely fire and had an interesting snack 🤔
Day 7 - Lower Sabie. LIONS FROM THE LOWER SABIE DECK!
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Probably the best thing we have ever seen from a camp. A whole pride of lions on a giraffe carcass. Unfortunately we didn’t see the actual kill (but whoever was enjoying their meal with a kill happening just across the river is was very lucky!) and we didn’t see the giraffe itself, we did however see lots of commotion and crocodiles trying their luck at the free meal on the sand banks. #african...
Day 6 - Lower Sabie. A GOOD DAY IN THE PARK + THE NEWLY RENOVATED SKUKUZA GOLD CLUB!
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It’s always special being in the park, no matter what you see or don’t see. On this day we drove up to Skukuza Golf Club, played a round of golf and drove back to Lower Sabie just in time for an evening drive. Even though it was a very ordinary day in the park, we loved every moment of it. #africansun #africanbush #birding #braai #travelseries #africanwildlife #travelvlog #travel #travelseries ...
Day 5 - Lower Sabie. NTHANDANYATHI BIRD HIDE!
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A very ordinary day in the park. But still so so special! Starting with a beautiful sunrise like usual, a coffee stop at a stunning bird hide, A LOT of birds, elephant, buffalo and playful hippos. We enjoyed every moment!! #africansun #africanbush #birding #braai #travelseries #africanwildlife #travelvlog #travel #travelseries #travelsouthafrica #travelcouple #winterwonder #krugernationalpark #...
Day 4 - Lower Sabie. A SUNRISE WITH LIONS!
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What a stunning day in the park. A sunrise with a whole pride of lions crossing the bridge was such a special sighting and one we will remember for a long time. #africansun #africanbush #birding #braai #travelseries #africanwildlife #travelvlog #travel #travelseries #travelsouthafrica #travelcouple #winterwonder #krugernationalpark #knp #southafrica #africa #lowersabie #africanwildcat #birders ...
Day 3 - Lower Sabie. AFRICAN WILDCAT, LEOPARD + PEARL SPOTTED OWLS!
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It is such a blessing being back in the Kruger! What a beautiful day we had in the Lower Sabie area. Fantastic birding and exceptional sightings. Yes being in the south of the park traffic jams and rule breaking is one of those things you have to grin and bare. But being in the bush - north or south, is still such a blessing. #africansun #africanbush #birding #braai #travelseries #africanwildli...
Day 2 - Wagondrift to Lower Sabie. BACK IN THE KRUGER!
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After an amazing time at Wagondrift it was time to hit the road for a wonderful 7 nights at Lower Sabie. We can’t wait for beautiful sightings and a lot of good times with friends! Wagondrift Lodge: wagondrift.co.za/?fbclid=PAAab5gX8Hfb5LgLd8erx-Z74VgL5kYN1Mj-6Q2ku7kJGIc5g4ZbEHkTcuqaw_aem_AZlWQ549afpXgDq97HHEuR_932WyrbMqkzJCORkcUxGnbMv6I5WAzyKtJOqcsGgkPfo wagondrift_lodge?igshid=M...
Day 1 - Wagondrift Lodge & Game Farm. A BEAUTIFUL START!
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Welcome to Wagondrift Lodge and Game Farm. What a beautiful day in this tranquil place. The birding, game drive and just the beautiful sunrises and sunsets were so lovely. We couldn’t ask for a better way to start our trip. We loved our day here as a stop over on our way to the Kruger. Wagondrift Lodge: wagondrift.co.za/?fbclid=PAAab5gX8Hfb5LgLd8erx-Z74VgL5kYN1Mj-6Q2ku7kJGIc5g4ZbEHkTcuqaw_aem_A...
On to the next one!
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Wagondrift Lodge wagondrift.co.za/ Instagram: wagondrift_lodge?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA Bayala Nyala Breeders www.thebirdinglife.com/bayala-nyala-breeders Instagram: bayalanyala?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA Sophia’s Safari UA-cam: youtube.com/@Sophiasafari Instagram: wildlysophia?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA Kayleigh from Wildkidsbooksa wildkidsbooksa.mailchimpsites.com...
Birding in and around Kimberley!
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Hello from Kimberley in the Northern Cape! After a lovely day at Mokala we decided to show you guys a couple of birding spots around Kimberley. We start at the beautiful Rooifontein, where we enjoy the grasslands and pans it has to offer. We are then joined by a fellow birder who took us around Kimberley to some beautiful birding spots! We added 10 new lifers to our list while in Kimberley, tha...
Mokala National Park - Where endangered species roam!
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Mokala National Park - Where endangered species roam!
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 13: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. A quick recap, and are we stuck in iMfolozi?
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 13: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. A quick recap, and are we stuck in iMfolozi?
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 12: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Another bush birthday!
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 12: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Another bush birthday!
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 11: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. The Magic of Mpila Camp!
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 11: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. The Magic of Mpila Camp!
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 10: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Headed to Mpila Camp!
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 10: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Headed to Mpila Camp!
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 9: BONAMANZI. Last bit of Bonamanzi!
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 9: BONAMANZI. Last bit of Bonamanzi!
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 8: BONAMANZI. The elusive African Broadbill!
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 8: BONAMANZI. The elusive African Broadbill!
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 7: BONAMANZI. Private birding drive!
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 7: BONAMANZI. Private birding drive!
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 6: MKUZE TO BONAMANZI. Setting up camp and a night drive!
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 6: MKUZE TO BONAMANZI. Setting up camp and a night drive!
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 5: MKUZE! Our last day at uMkhuze Game Reserve.
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 5: MKUZE! Our last day at uMkhuze Game Reserve.
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 4: MKUZE! Exploring eMshopi campsite.
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 4: MKUZE! Exploring eMshopi campsite.
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 3: MKUZE. Best bird hides in South Africa!
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 3: MKUZE. Best bird hides in South Africa!
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 2: UMLALAZI TO MKUZE! Alone at Mkuze.
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 2: UMLALAZI TO MKUZE! Alone at Mkuze.
KwaZulu-Natal - Day 1: UMLALAZI. Bush and beach.
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KwaZulu-Natal - Day 1: UMLALAZI. Bush and beach.
More of the same, but different! (Umlalazi, Mkuze, Bonamanzi & Hluhluwe-iMfolozi)
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More of the same, but different! (Umlalazi, Mkuze, Bonamanzi & Hluhluwe-iMfolozi)
Please let me know what equipment you use...the clarity is great
Amazing video, as always! I'm a pretty new subscriber, but I've adored everything I've seen so far x Just one thing! The egret at 4:39 - I'm pretty sure it's a Yellow-billed Egret, rather than a Great Egret. Shorter bill, seems like a shorter neck and a much shorter gape than the Great Egret, which extends beyond the eye x
I have been planning to go to Polentswa. What time of the year did you go? We have been to the Mabuasehube area twice now, but have become disappointed in how run down and dirty the campsites have become. what is your opinion on Polentswa?
Lovely - will definitely have to add Mkuze to our bucket list of places to visit, we are keen birders so this looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
She's my English teacher ❤❤❤
Stacy, Thank you so much for this video! My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of having your brother as our guide on our visit to Phinda Vlei this past June. What a delight he is! He absolutely made the trip for us! When UA-cam served me your video I cried out, “Look! It’s our friend!” Even though we only spent three days with Clayton he feels like family. I genuinely miss him. That giggle! Thank you again for the visit with him in this video. It makes us want to go back even more. All the best to you both. Please say hello from Jude and Craig. 🤗
Hi Jude, It's so special that you found the video. From my early days with andBeyond. I had just qualified at this stage. I really hope to see you and Craig again soon at Phinda Vlei. ❤
Hiya Clayton, It is a beautiful video. Your sister did an amazing job. Talent runs in the family. It was so lovely to see your face again. And you will definitely see us again. We are already discussing our next trip. Stay well and all the best to you and the whole Vlei family! ❤️
Lovely ❤️
Lovely- so many old memories for me, new ones for you. Sure which I knew the name of the artist/background music.
Amazing Fred! Plakkies… eish 😂
Amazing video, I'm especially jealous of the Green Malkoha! It's been on my list for a while but alas, it evades me. One small thing, the Yellow-bellied Greenbul at 15:09 is almost definitely a Terrestrial Brownbul - a drab, browny bird with no yellow belly skulking across the forest floor x
Great video…spent 4 nights there in May 2023…very wet year and we struggled for “big” sightings, but we were 1st guest to do bush walk with Patrick after the floods….saw the Pels too….the hides in that place are next level…..that walk is so special…you are right, the park just needs more visitors…we literally were 2 or 3 vehicles in the entire main park…only saw other people once…
Another great video.
Definitely one of our favourite camp sites, love following you guys
Very nice to have your brother guide you. Your videos have increased our awareness in bird life. Took a bird walk in St Lucia last year. This year in Kruger we were really on the lookout for bird life.
Hello Stacy & Rickus, love your channel and content. Can i please ask what is the best way to contact you directly? We would love to chat to you about your channel. Thanks Chad & Anna (Team 2+3)
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The bird that you were looking for at the end was a southern boubou. Lovely video
You two are absolutely lovely together! Excited to see your journey unfold.
I love Mpila Camp and Umfolozi GR. Been visiting there for some 40 years now starting in the days of the old "square davels" and the communal kitchen and chef and communal ablutions. Good old Natal Parks Board days.
Definitely an immature African Fish Eagle. Brown crown instead of white crown is one good indicator. Also, whilst Ospreys do rarely overwinter (I have seen one at Sable dam in the middle of winter), they are summer visitors.
Why have that annoying music playing?
Very nicely presented video. Enjoyed it except for one slip up. Around 19:40 a Yellow billed Stork is wrongly labelled as a Spoonbill. Congrats on the Finfoot and the otters, what a surprise!
Nice. Just recorded what you want and share. Magic!
No sound AGAIN when you’re in the car. HELP.
Could you try and fix the sound PLEASE.
No sound.
Oulike video. Baie dankie
Love da cooking🎉
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You teach grade 4,5, NWT
Jy werk by Onze rust primary school
Das ist mtunzini. Hier machen wir seit 20 Jahren urlaub
Sehr schöner Ort zum Besuchen. Dort wohnt eine wunderschöne Dame!
Great series guys you have really opened my eyes to whats available in KZN planning a trip there June/July this year fingers crossed 🤞
Lekker episode,thanks for sharing your experiences with us, stay safe❤
Love the video! What kind of app do you use for the bird sightings?
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I loved all the episodes, watching in the netherlands en want to go! We have been there in 2019 en we at going again in 2024! I will try the pate,it looks delicious! Thank you for the great vlogs!
I just finished watching your Kgalagadi series, finished it within a day. I had watched a few episodes before, but this time I watched the series in sequence. Totally enjoyed it.
Hi I am one of your student and I am in your class Refilwe
Another great video! Just check the Thick-knees, the line on the wings remind me of a water line, therefore probably Water Thick-knees and not Spotted.
Thanks for all your videos, we love them all. We love all the birds you show us. We from Denmark and come once a year in Kruger National Park. Next time is in a week from now.
It is me Ntlhari you Teacher
Another great video. As usual our birding knowledge is expanding. How did you get the giraffes to pose like that😁
Hi Stacy, the nightjars at the intro are Square-tailed Nightjars. Not sure if it was one bird or two, I assume it was one. The buff uppertail retrice points to a female.
And the ‘Neddicky’ at the beginning is actually a Red-faced Cisticola 😊 notice the reddish cheeks and the rufous wash to the chest and flanks. This bird also has all brown wings, with no rufous wing panel (Neddicky usually have a rufous wing panel) The bird in the video also has some distinctive markings under the tail, and the tail tips are white. The wing tips also don’t seem to contrast with the mantle. These are all features of Red-faced Cisticola.
I’m sorry to break it to you, but the bird at 9:43 is actually just an Ashy Flycatcher 😕 Grey Tit-flycatcher have a black tail, with white outer tail feathers - unlike this Ashy Flycatcher, which has an all grey tail.
Thank you for taking us along on all of your birding adventures. I watch and follow all of your videos. If you dont mind me saying, the bird that you identified as a Neddicky might instead be a red-faced Cisticola. You can clearly hear its call during the time of its recording. Have a look and decide for yourselves. Thanks again for a super fun video. Keep 'em coming.
Hi Stacy & Rikus, So glad for your latest video. We have been following the two of you on your adventures and love your channel.. We love the way that you show and identify the birds as we are new to bird watching and struggling to identify the various birds.. especially the LBJ's.. Love the interaction between the two of you, you are certainly an inspiration and example to all...
Came to learn about Hluhluwe game reserve and stayed to watch your rea,ly good video with all the bird sightings and animals, really enjoyed it. Many thanks