Although I’m always hoping for the most amazing action and head shots of wildlife while visiting South African National Parks quite often the animals are walking away.  It’s a different perspective for sure.  So I thought I’d share some safari butt shots just for fun.

Elephant butts South Africa

Elephants are my favorite animals and they ignore visitors very well.

Animal butts on the road South Africa

Animals are quite frequently seen walking on the roads, away from approaching vehicles.  Never a good idea to chase them so instead just slow down and enjoy the view.

Water bird butts South Africa

Bird butts South Africa

I find birds to be the most difficult to photograph because they are rather flighty.

Commonly seen animal butts South Africa

Some animals show butt most of the time.

Hard to ID animal butts South Africa

It can be difficult to identify the animal by only it’s butt, but it’s a great way to learn more about their identifying features.

Well known animal butts South Africa

Well known animal butts South Africa

Well known animal butts South Africa

While some butts are almost unmistakable.

Giraff & Red-billed Oxpeckers Kruger NP South Africa

Once in a while you get multiple species’ butts.

Slug Kruger NP South Africa

And sometimes it’s hard to know if you’re looking at the front or back.

Crocodile on sandbar Kruger National Park South Africa

Or maybe they’re just lazy butts.

Elephant's butt Addo Elephant National Park South Africa

The end.