The Moment I Have Been Waiting Ages For
There are many firsts out here. Your first impala, first kudu bull, first elephant… Your first safari is of course littered with them, and each one seems to generate more …
There are many firsts out here. Your first impala, first kudu bull, first elephant… Your first safari is of course littered with them, and each one seems to generate more …
I don’t have too many recent photos to suggest that the Nkoveni female might be heavily pregnant. That’s mainly because I have only seen her twice in the last two …
When we think of safari and we think of cats, it is more often than not the lions, leopards and cheetahs that come to mind. Not often do we think …
I am driving in the midday heat. The landscape is dry, dusty and barren. My attention is focused only on the sound of the vehicle and its tyres rolling over …
It had been a few days of incredible experiences and unbelievable sightings yet lions were still on the list to be tracked and found. A clear, cool, crisp morning sent …
First up (and I apologise here as this post was initially published without this information; I added it subsequently), the identity of the Mystery Bird Challenge… The answer was a …
Working as a ranger out in the middle of the African bush is somewhat unique. Sometimes I wonder why I chose to be in this position, rather than the standard …
Sometimes things in the bush just seem to go your way. It was my guests’ last evening drive and we had been really lucky with what we had seen over …
Fasten your seat-belts and tighten your chinstraps because this week was pure safari gold! We kicked off with a ridiculously good sighting of the Flat Rock male leopard atop a …
Rhinos sit high up on the list of animals I enjoy seeing and spending time watching. They are not only shockingly huge; they also have a great character that defines …
Another week draws to a close and it’s the time to summarize the seven days in only a few pictures. As it is mid-winter and a time when predators thrive …
I was about to write something about the Wild Dogs about to give birth, but then decided against it, as we’ve discussed the power of the jinx before. I’ll keep …
After the adrenaline and the awe, the “Can you believe we were that close…?” moments, the “Pinch me, this cannot be real” sensations, the light and the lightness we felt …
Well, ask the Anderson male leopard. He was found recently with some pretty serious gashes to his face and neck. Ok to be fair we can’t say conclusively that these …
The story of the Tsalala lioness is quite remarkable. Having been alone for a year now, it is incredible that she has survived and is thriving. Because of her unique …