Northern Cape Collection (#8)

Barlows lark (Certhilauda barlowi) perching on a plant. Photographed in the Richtersveld region, Northern Cape, South Africa

Southern masked weaver (Ploceus velatus). Photographed in the Richtersveld region, Northern Cape, South Africa

Ant-eating chat (Myrmecocichla formicivora). Photographed in Goegap Nature Reserve, Northern Cape, South Africa

Southern thick-billed lark (Galerida magnirostris) with its beak open as it calls out while perching on a post. Photographed in Goegap Nature Reserve, Northern Cape, South Africa

Cape reef worm tubes
Cape reef worm (Gunnarea capensis) tubes. These encrusted tubes, found on sheltered rocks in tidal areas, are formed by this polychaete worm from bits of grit and sand

Carrion plant. This succulent plant, from the genus Hoodia, is a water-conserving plant that has adapted to survive in arid regions

Familiar chat (Cercomela familiaris) perching on a post. Photographed in the Richtersveld region, Northern Cape, South Africa

Ferraria ferrariola flower. Photographed at Kleinzee, Northern Cape, South Africa

Diamond mine slag heaps. Diamond, the hardest known mineral, is a naturally occurring crystalline form of carbon that forms under great pressure

Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma). These trees are eaten by kudu antelopes as they contain a chemical that acts as a parasite repellent when absorbed into the bloodstream

Gazania pectinata flowers. Photographed at Kleinzee, Northern Cape, South Africa

Namaqua rock mouse (Aethomys namaquensis) feeding in vegetation. This rodent is found throughout southern Africa, but particularly in rocky areas

Bulbinella latifolia and Zygophyllum sp
Bulbinella latifolia (top) and Zygophyllum sp. flowers. Photographed near Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape, South Africa

Bulbine torta plant in flower. Photographed near Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape, South Africa

Bulbous plants Romulea sabulosa (red, right) and Hesperantha pauciflora (pink). Photographed near Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape, South Africa

Karoo violets (Aptosimum indivisum). Photographed near Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape, South Africa

African daisies (Osteospermum sp. )
African daisies (Osteospermum sp.). Photographed near Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape, South Africa

Lapeirousia jacquinii flowers. Photographed near Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape, South Africa

Mesemb (Malephora purpurea-crocea) flowers. Photographed in the Bokkeveld plateau, near Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape, South Africa

South African wildflowers. Amongst the flowers seen here are Romulea sabulosa (red). Photographed near Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape, South Africa

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), at water, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Blackmaned lion (Panthera leo), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Cape fox (Vulpes chama) cubs playing, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Cape fox with cub (Vulpes chama), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Male leopard (Panthera pardu), Kgalagadi Transfroniter Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Cape fox (Vulpes chama) cubs, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Lioness and cubs (Panthera leo), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) with young, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Van Zylsrus, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) with young, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Van Zylsrus, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) sentinel, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Van Zylsrus, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Subadult lions (Panthera leo), young males playfighting, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Pygmy falcon pair (Polihierax semitorquatus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Meerkat sentinel (Suricatta suricata), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Namaqualand Flowers blooming carpet of Namaqualand Daisies after winter rains Skilpad Wildflower Reserve, Namaqualand
SAS-297 Namaqualand Flowers - blooming carpet of Namaqualand Daisies after winter rains Skilpad Wildflower Reserve, Namaqualand, Northern Cape Province

Namaqualand flowers flowering carpet of Namaqualand daisies and tree in the semi desert Skilpad Wildflower Reserve
SAS-296 Namaqualand flowers - desert in bloom - flowering carpet of Namaqualand daisies and tree in the semi desert Skilpad Wildflower Reserve, Namaqualand, Northern Cape Province

Young male lion (Panthera leo) yawning, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Gemsbok (South African oryx) (Oryx gazella) standing among yellow wildflowers, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo) standing among yellow wild flowers, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Two male Cape giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) fighting, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Two yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) fighting, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Ground squirrel (Xerus inauris), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

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

Ostrich (Struthio camelus), male with chicks, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Tawny eagle (Aquila rapax), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Namaqualand daisies and windmill in Namaqua National Park, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Gazanias in Namaqua National Park, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Daisies, Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Annual spring wild daisies growing in arid habitat, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa

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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.