Our Month on Instagram

This month we look back on some great adventures! A wonderful balloon safari over the Serengeti, some incredible moments with buffalo and lion, a Kruger bush diary, a traveller’s photo journal and some more exquisite shots from our magical trip to East Africa.

Just in case you’ve missed out… scroll down here for a very quick look at our month on Instagram.

Enjoy!

Watch as this massive herd of Buffalo scampers across the road in front of us in the Tarangire National Park. The odd inquisitive one turning to check us out. They have been known to engage in mobbing behaviour when fighting off predators! #iconicafrica #eastafrica #safari #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africanadventures #africa #luxuryafricansafari #bigfive #buffalo #tanzania

A video posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Jul 28, 2016 at 6:52am PDT

A sub-adult cheetah surveys the plains of the Masai Mara at dusk. With its slender body, deep chest and long thin legs it's built for speed. Luckily for now, there are no Thomson's gazelle also affectionately referred to by the locals as "cheetah chips" in sight! #eastafrica #kenya #masaimara #cheetah #luxuryafricansafari #africa #safari #epicmoments #wildlife #wildlifephotography #travel #bucketlist #bushveld

A video posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 2, 2016 at 6:34am PDT

We have a Friday treat for you! Sit back, relax and let the majesty of Africa and its exquisite creatures wash over you. Presenting #iconicafrica Bush Diary Episode #6. "July Review, A Midwinter Tour." Filmed by #safariLive's intrepid game ranger and filmmaker @jamesrahendry Click on the link in our bio to view. #safari #southafrica #wildlife #bigfive #wildlifephotography #kruger #bucketlist #travel #africanadventures #africa #elephant #lion #bushveld

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 5, 2016 at 5:05am PDT

Watch here as this exquisite lioness surveys the golden plains in search of dinner for her cubs. Lionesses do most of the hunting for their pride. They are more effective hunters, as they are smaller, swifter and more agile. Here's to all the leading ladies! The ones who show us how to be beautiful, who inspire us to be strong and who teach us to be brave. To all the women of the world, we salute you. #iconicafrica #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2016 #womensday #bigfive #safari #luxurytravellersclub #africa #bushveld #lion #africanluxurysafari #luxurysafari #wildlife #wildlifephotography #bushveld

A video posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 9, 2016 at 1:54am PDT

#1 of 5 photos taken on our once-in-a-lifetime #serengeti #balloonsafari. Here we see from above, a young male lion taking an early morning stroll. On that note Happy #worldlionday2016 #iconicafrica #eastafrica #safari #lion #bigfive #bigfivegame #africa #africansafari #luxurysafari #tanzania #bushveld #wildlife #bucketlist

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 10, 2016 at 5:56am PDT

#2 another real beauty taken on our epic #serengeti Balloon Safari. The Mara River zig-zagging its way through the Northern Serengeti. At first light the landscape beneath us glimmers and slowly begins to wake. #iconicafrica #eastafrica #marariver #balloonsafari #africa #travel #bucketlist #luxurytravellersclub #luxuryafricansafari #luxurysafari #bushveld #wildlife #beauty #sunrise

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 11, 2016 at 4:36am PDT

#3 Spot the elephants! Such an incredible sight to witness from above. This herd is trudging off towards the Mara River for an early morning drink. #iconicafrica #eastafrica #balloonsafari #sunrise #wildlife #elephants #luxurysafari #africanadventure #bucketlist #epicmoments #wildlifephotography #bushveld

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 11, 2016 at 10:05pm PDT

#4 Taken from above on our incredible #serengeti #balloonsafari The 13504kms of the Mara River lies directly across the migration path from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara. It is the scene of many breathtaking, heart-stopping migration crossings and one of Africa's most famous rivers. #iconicafrica #eastafrica #bushveld #tanzania #kenya #safari #migration #greatmigration #wildlife #luxurysafari #bucketlist #africa #luxuryafricansafari

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 14, 2016 at 3:09am PDT

And finally #5 a picture of our humble steed for the day. Despite its name "Titanic" it glided us safely and securely over the endless plains of the exquisite #serengeti. Definitely a highlight of our East African Safari and one that all safari lovers should experience, at least once in a lifetime. #iconicafrica #africa #balloonsafari #safari #luxurysafari #bucketlist #wildlife #tanzania #africanadventures #epicmoments #sunrise #travel #travelbug #luxuryafricansafari

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 15, 2016 at 5:58am PDT

Look at this lovely elephant having a divine mid-day dip in the waterhole. Just one of the many awesome pictures from the Johnson's once-in-a-lifetime African Safari. #iconicafrica #safari #southafrica #luxury #luxuryafricansafari #travelbug #bush #wildlife #wildlifephotography #epicmoments #elephant #bigfive #bucketlist

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 17, 2016 at 6:55am PDT

Presenting #1 of the Top 10 Moments of our recent #eastafricansafari captured by a budding photographer in our team. Here an inquisitive Masai Giraffe peers down at us as we interrupt his evening browse of the Balanites Aegyptiaca. #IATakeover #eastafrica #topten #wildlife #wildlifephotography #safari #epicmoments #nature #bush #africa #africanadventures #giraffe #kenya #masaimara #luxuryafricansafari #bucketlist

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 18, 2016 at 8:29am PDT

#2 of our East Africa Top 10. Here we are engaged in an awesome staring competition with a somewhat grumpy female leopard in the Northern Serengeti. She's grumpy because her mate has just stolen her kill, hoisted it up the adjacent tree and is now tucking in. #iconicafrica #eastafrica #serengeti #tanzania #leopard #bigfive #wildlife #wildlifephotogaphy #luxuryafricansafari #safari #eastafricansafari #bucketlist #epicmoments #talesofafrica #bush #cats #catsofinstagram

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 19, 2016 at 5:27am PDT

#3 of our Top 10 East African moments. On an afternoon game drive in beautiful Tarangire we can across a massive herd of buffalo. Having crossed the road in haste, these four turned around to check us out. #iconicafrica # Eastafrica #tanzania #tanzania #wildlife #bigfive #wildlifeohotography #bush #safari #africansafari #epicmoments #buffalo #bucketlist

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 20, 2016 at 4:52am PDT

#4 of our Top 10 #eastafrican moments. Watching the sun rise up over the endless Masai Mara from the exquisite deck of @angamasafari There is officially nowhere else on this earth I'd rather wake up. Steaming hot coffee and sweet treats served with only the biggest Kenyan smile just to top off this epic morning. #iconicafrica #eastafrica #safari #sunrise #africansafari #bucketlist #kenya #masaimara #goodmorning #mondaymotivation #epicmoments #luxurysafari #luxuryafricansafari #africanbush #view #travel #travelbug #amazingafricanmoments #lifesgood

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 21, 2016 at 10:15pm PDT

#5 Another one of my absolute favourite #Eastafrican moments. This herd of elephants crossed the road in front of us and headed out, in single file, across the golden savannah of the Masai Mara. All together, as it should be, in one big happy family! #kenya #masaimara #elephants #safari #amazingafricanmoments #africansafari #luxuryafricansafari #lifesgood #travelbug #travel #bucketlist #wildlife #wildlifephotography #bigfive #mondaymotivation

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 22, 2016 at 2:20am PDT

Here we have exhibit #6 a mousebird adapting a very human-like stance as he clutches on to the branches while surveying the riverine forest below for a mid-day snack. #iconicafrica #birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #masaimara. #kenya #eastafrica #safari #bucketlist #luxurysafari #birdsofinstagram #birdstagram #africansafari #africa

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 22, 2016 at 2:47pm PDT

#7 This lioness is just chilling on the bank after having some playtime with her mate in the heart of the breath-taking Ngorongoro Crater. #iconicafrica #eastafrica #safari #tanzania #bugfive #lion #luxury #africansafari #luxurysafari #bucketlist #wildlife #wildlifephotography #travel #africa

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 23, 2016 at 1:22am PDT

#8 An epic sunset shared with Pelicans on Lake Manyara, Tanzania. This is what they call the art of the 'slow safari!' What a way to end an epic day spent in Tarangire, one of the country's most under-rated national parks. #iconicafrica #eastafrica #safari #birds #tanzania #lakes #luxurytravel #luxuryafricansafari #amazingafricanmoments #africa #bucketlist #sunsets

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 23, 2016 at 5:57am PDT

#9 Don't you wish you were one of these cubs right now? Relaxing in the warm African sun, on the edge of a refreshing waterhole while the lionesses have gone off in search of dinner. #iconicafrica #safari #tanzania #ngorongorocrater #bucketlist #lions #bigfive #eastafrica #luxurysafari

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 23, 2016 at 7:58am PDT

#10 and last but certainly not least. Sunset drinks on top of the world at @angamasafari The best tasting G&T and beer as the endless expanse of the Masai Mara extends before us. We spot the #bigfive without even leaving the comfort of the deck! Hakuna Matata! Another unforgettable day in East Africa. #iconicafrica #safari #luxurysafari #luxurytravel #kenya #bigfive #bucketlist #africa #epicmoments #wildlife #africa #masaimara #luxury #luxuryafricansafari

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 23, 2016 at 12:03pm PDT

We love our travellers just as much as we love #Africa! Recent visitor Viv Kurland sent us some magical pics of their trip to @madikwesafarilodge and glorious #capetown. This lone Rhino is just one of the stunning memories they captured. Check out the rest on our website here: http://bit.ly/2bPqsb6 #iconicafrica #africa #safari #madikwe #rhino #memories

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 25, 2016 at 2:03am PDT

Need a sweet treat for your next safari adventure? Why not try the talented @sarahgrahamfood's delicious Pumpkin Fritters with Sweet Ginger Yoghurt. Proudly South African, easy to make and full of flavour these gold nuggets of sweet pumpkin are like pieces of heaven. Best served after a golden African sunset under a blanket of stars. Visit our blog for the recipe. #iconicafrica #foodsafari #food #safari #africa #sweettreats #deliciousfood #yum #southafrica #proudlysouthafrican

A photo posted by Iconic Africa (@iconicafrica) on Aug 30, 2016 at 7:59am PDT