Today we went on a road trip to the Tala Nature Reserve outside Camperdown. It was a really quick trip from home - I am surprised that it has taken us so long to go there.


The facilities at the Reserve are really world-class. We toured their rock pools which are really extensive. Next time we are taking our swimming costumes!


For lunch, we stopped at their restaurant. It was special to be able to sit out in nature enjoying lunch.

The camps are well kept, with clean facilities. Though I must say that the prices are very tourist-orientated.

A large mirror on one of the walls presented a unique opportunity for a family self-portrait with a natural background...


The game viewing was great with a high density of animals. There are no real predators to speak of, but it was interesting to view all the herbivores from so close up. Being so close to main roads presented some unusual photo opportunities! On top of that, I can't remember when last I saw a giraffe lying down (I assume they're lying down!).


It was a treat to view a Sable antelope from so close up! The last time I saw one, was at Kruger National Park during my High School years