Northern Cape Collection (page 6)

Ragwort (Senecio spiraeifolius) flowering in damp clay soil, near Nieuwoudtville Reserve, Northern Cape, South Africa

Sand Crocus (Romulea sabulosa) in flower in damp clay soil near Nieuwoudtville Reserve, Northern Cape, South Africa

Namaqua Fig (Ficus cordata) growing out of a cliff in the Augrabies National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Dassie rat C016 / 4794
Dassie rat (Petromus typicus). Photographed in Goegap Nature Reserve, Northern Cape, South Africa

Cape fur seal basking in the sun C016 / 4793
Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus) basking in the sun. Photographed in Namaqua National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Yellow daisies (Didelta carnosa) C016 / 4790
Yellow daisies (Didelta carnosa) growing on a jeep track. Photographed in Namaqua National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Snake track on a sand dune C016 / 4776
Snake track on a sand dune. Photographed in Witsands Nature Reserve, Northern Cape, South Africa

Sociable weaver nest C016 / 4773
Sociable weaver nest. Nest built by a sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) bird colony in a camel thorn acacia tree (Acacia erioloba)

Cape hare feeding C016 / 4775
Cape hare (Lepus capensis) feeding. Cape hares are found throughout Africa, and have spread to many parts of Europe, the Middle East and Asia

Rock hyrax C016 / 4772
Rock hyrax on a rock. Rock hyraxes (Procavia capensis) are found throughout southern Africa, Arabia and the Middle East. They feed on grasses

Weathered rocks C016 / 4770
Weathered rocks, Orange River Gorge, Augrabies National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Orange River Gorge, South Africa C016 / 4768
Orange River Gorge, Augrabies National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Limpets C016 / 4767
Limpets (Cymbula granatina) exposed at low tide. Photographed in Namaqualand National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Yellow daisies (Didelta carnosa) C016 / 4771
Yellow daisies (Didelta carnosa). Photographed in Namaqua National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Sociable weaver nest C016 / 4765
Sociable weaver nest. Nest built by a sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) bird colony in a quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma). The sociable weaver builds large communal nests providing shelter for up to

Koa dunefield, South Africa C016 / 4723
Koa dunefield, Northern Cape, South Africa

Cape fur seal pup C013 / 6154
Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) pup calling out for its mother who is hunting at sea. This seal inhabits coastal regions around southern and south-western Africa

Cape fur seal nursery C013 / 6152
Cape fur seal nursery, with pups among rocks. The cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) inhabits coastal regions around southern and south-western Africa, where it forms large colonies

Cape fur seal pup and adult C013 / 6153
Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) pup and adult. This pup is calling for its mother. This seal inhabits coastal regions around southern and south-western Africa

Invasive mussels and limpets C013 / 6080
Invasive mussels and limpets. Invasive alien Mediterranean mussels (across bottom, Mytilus galloprovincialis) taking over rocks occupied by endemic limpets (brown, top)

Southern hawker dragonfly
Aircraft contrail. Aircraft contrails are artificial clouds formed from frozen water droplets from the exhaust of the engines of an aircraft

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Brown hyena (Hyaena brunnea), Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Cape Ground Squirrel (Xerus inauris) adult male, feeding, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N. P
Cape Ground Squirrel (Xerus inauris) adult male, feeding, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Four-striped Grass Mouse (Rhabdomys pumilio) adult, feeding on flowers, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Cape Hare (Lepus capensis) adult, sitting on ground, spotlight at night, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Bat-eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis) adult, standing on ground, spotlit at night, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) young male, feeding, browsing on vegetation, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

African Wild Cat (Felis silvestris lybica) adult, standing on ground, spotlit at night, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Karoo Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda subcoronata) adult, standing on ground, Augrabies Falls N. P
Karoo Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda subcoronata) adult, standing on ground, Augrabies Falls N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Spotted Eagle-owl (Bubo africanus) adult, standing on ground, spotlit at night, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Crimson-breasted Gonolek (Laniarius atrococcineus) adult male, calling, perched on thorn tree, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Double-banded Sandgrouse (Pterocles bicinctus) adult female, standing on rock, Augrabies Falls N. P
Double-banded Sandgrouse (Pterocles bicinctus) adult female, standing on rock, Augrabies Falls N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori) adult, close-up of backlit head and body, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Eastern Clapper Lark (Mirafra apiata fasciolata) adult, standing on ground, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari Gemsbok N.P. Northern Cape, South Africa, October

Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) watching lion, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Landscape at dusk, with thorn tree, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Opistophthalmus wahlbergii scorpion, Tswalu Kalahari game reserve, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Ground agama (Agama aculeata), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

African yellow leg scorpion (Opistophthalmus carinatus), Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Windpump in desert at sunset, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) juvenile, close-up of head, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adults, group mobbing Puff Adder (Bitis arietans), Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adults, fighting, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) young, at burrow entrance, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult and juvenile, close-up of heads, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult, digging in sand, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adults and young, group standing on hind legs, with researcher using weighing scales, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape

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Welcome to the Northern Cape, a land of diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. In the heart of this captivating region lies Van Zylsrus, home to the renowned Kalahari Meerkat Project. Here, a group of meerkats stands guard duty, their watchful eyes scanning the horizon for any signs of danger. Just a stone's throw away is The Big Hole, an iconic landmark that tells the story of Kimberley diamond mine. This historic site yielded an astonishing 2722 kg of diamonds, shaping the history and economy of not only Northern Cape but also South Africa and Africa as a whole. Venturing further into Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, you'll encounter incredible sightings such as a cheetah resting peacefully while gazing directly at your camera lens. The park is also home to majestic giraffes gracefully roaming alongside their young ones. Back at the Kalahari Meerkat Project, four juvenile meerkats huddle together at their burrow entrance. These curious creatures are known for their tight-knit family bonds and playful nature. As you explore Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, don't miss out on witnessing herds of springbok in motion. Their graceful movements across vast plains create an awe-inspiring spectacle that will leave you breathless. A young meerkat captures your attention with its adorable presence amidst this wild landscape. Its innocence reminds us of the delicate balance between survival and nurturing in nature's grand design. And there it is – a cheetah mother tenderly caring for her cub in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Witnessing these intimate moments reminds us of the beauty and vulnerability within every living creature. The it also boasts regal lions ruling over their kingdom with unmatched grace and power. Encountering these magnificent predators leaves visitors humbled by nature's raw strength.