Cuckoo Confusion
Still very much nestled in the heart of winter, there are many pros to this time of year. I would go so far as to argue that it is my …
Still very much nestled in the heart of winter, there are many pros to this time of year. I would go so far as to argue that it is my …
A couple afternoons ago we had the absolute treat of witnessing something we don’t often get to witness, mating leopards. The Ximungwe female and Maxims male. We set out on …
After the recent update on the wild dogs and their pups beginning to venture out of the den, we were thrilled to learn that they had started eating meat. This …
Driving out of camp first thing in the morning is always filled with excitement. You are setting out on an endeavour to discover what activity has unfolded during the course …
After the brief snippet I teased you with in a recent Virtual Safari, we thought this would be a great opportunity to share with you some recent developments at the …
The leopard dynamics in our reserve have been quite fluid recently, especially concerning the male leopards. Here’s an update on what we’ve observed over the past few months. Firstly, the …
Fellow ranger Kirst Joscelyne recently released a blog shedding light on some terrible news, that unfortunately the Plaque Rock Female was killed by the Ntsevu Pride and Ndzhenga Males. Unfortunately, …
Following on from our previous blog breaking the news about the wild dog den, we are thrilled to share with you the sequence of events that led up to this …
Having not seen the Nhlanguleni Female Leopard much of late, it is fitting to finally get a chance to feature her and update everyone on her movements and activities. Recently, …
In today’s Virtual Safari, we’ll explore the profound impact that some of these animals have on their environment, starting with one of the most iconic and influential creatures: the elephant. …
While enjoying a sighting of the Ndzhenga Male Lions resting in the open, a gentle bit of drizzle started to fall. Being a long way from camp, we decided to …
There’s something special and deeply moving about being near a lion when it roars. The sound resonates through the entire vehicle, creating a sensation as if the sound is travelling …
Late into the morning, Rangers Jess and Matt returned to the bush to continue following the tracks of the Nkoveni Feamle and her three cubs, long after all other rangers …
This week, we are met with heartache as we mourn the loss of both of the Ximungwe Female’s cubs. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty. It began …
At the end of last week, I spent some time with the Kambula Pride after they had just finished a zebra meal during a spell of light rain. The overcast, …