Laura Cook 

On safari in South Africa with the winner of the Been there Travel Photography Competition – in pictures

Laura Cook was the overall winner in our 2011 Been there online travel photography competition. Her prize was an incredible wildlife photography trip to South Africa. Here are the results
  
  


Ngala South Africa: Lion in Ngala, South Africa
Ngala wildflife reserve borders, and has been incorporated into, Kruger national park and is home to Africa's big five as well as many other species. The reserve's namesake – Ngala means “place of the lion” in Shangaan – rules the South African bush Photograph: Laura Cook
Ngala South Africa: Elephant in Ngala, South Africa
Elephants are one of Ngala’s most powerful residents. This mother stopped to stare at us as she protected her young calf Photograph: Laura Cook
Ngala South Africa: Leopard, Ngala, South Africa
The leopard can be a rare sighting on safari but we had the privilege of watching this female relax in the soft dusk light for more than an hour ... Photograph: Laura Cook
Ngala South Africa: Leopard in Ngala, South Africa Laura Cook
... offering plenty of time to take the perfect shots Photograph: Laura Cook
Ngala South Africa: Cheetah and prey, Ngala, South Africa
This cheetah devoured its impala prey within a few hours of the catch, wasting nothing and nervously keeping watch for potential competition for its tasty prize Photograph: Laura Cook
Ngala South Africa: Guests at Ngala get up close to a cheetah
Guests get really close to animals such as this male cheetah but the activity is carefully managed by Ngala staff to limit impact on the natural environment Photograph: Laura Cook
Ngala South Africa: Male lion, Ngala, South Africa
There are few sightings that compare with a large male lion walking towards you out of the trees Photograph: Laura Cook
Ngala South Africa: Rare African wild dog in Ngala, South Africa
Wild Dog Crossing is a key place for sightings of this rare and vulnerable species. With only a few wild dogs left in the wild in South Africa, Ngala educates the public about the value of these beautiful animals Photograph: Laura Cook
Ngala South Africa: Hyena at Ngala, South Africa
Hyenas are often given a bad reputation but they are attractive animals that stand out in their striking environment on the edge of Kruger national park Photograph: Laura Cook
Ngala South Africa: Wildlife guide Pieter Van der Merwe, Ngala, South Africa
Wildlife guide Pieter Van der Merwe stops to highlight one of Ngala’s smaller residents. The guides employed by &Beyond are well trained to be able to provide lots of information on animals large or small Photograph: Laura Cook
 

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