Why An African Christmas?
Having recently shared with you the ‘Senses of Safari’, you might have read about the nostalgia associated with taste, smell, feel, sound and sight. There are certain sensations that trigger …
Having recently shared with you the ‘Senses of Safari’, you might have read about the nostalgia associated with taste, smell, feel, sound and sight. There are certain sensations that trigger …
I am sitting on the deck at Varty Camp with my good friend Sello Hatang, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, reflecting on the amazing potential of our country. We …
Can you believe that this is the last Week in Pictures of November? Before you know it we will be well into December and Christmas will be just around the …
The bush has developed its marvellous shades of green again as we firmly find ourselves in the summer. With the first rains, thunderstorms on the horizon, and waterholes brimming, the …
There is a multitude of words one can use in an attempt to describe an elephant: behemoth, complex, wise and majestic, just to mention a few. My favourite quote about …
Springtime in the bush is my favourite time of year. The rains have come and with it bring an array of life. Birds are returning from migration; Dung beetles are …
Before I start this blog, I need to remind myself to avoid the temptation to anthropomorphize. Dwarf mongooses are not people, no matter how interesting, complex and outright cute they …
As the temperatures begin to shift from the chillier winter days into the more humid, increasingly hotter spring days, so our yoga classes transform as well. Hot yoga is a …
Weaver birds are renowned for being among the most accomplished nest builders in the bird world, with nests that are intricately and skillfully woven together. Each weaver species has specialised …
I know that over the recent few months, cheetahs have spent some time in the limelight. From a reserve that never used to see cheetahs often, we are now spoilt …
This week we continue to admire the hues of orange and yellow as the parched earth throws dust into the air dulling the late afternoon light into a photographer’s dream. …
The more time and effort obliging scientists put into researching animals, the more we realise their complexities and their impact on their surroundings. Because of their complexities, these scientists have …
Last week we were watching a herd of elephants feeding on one of the crests in the northern reaches of the reserve. Plains game were plentiful and the late afternoon …
What exactly is permaculture? It’s important to start with the question on most people’s minds on reading the title of this blog. Permaculture gardening is based on the concept of …
As a Ranger, we are often inundated with questions. Personally, I absolutely love this aspect of the job. Questions spark debates and debates lead to understanding different perspectives that each …