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They don’t call him Magic Mike for nothing…Ranger Michael Beard delivered a leopard sighting of mammoth proportions last night, which enthralled his guests. Here’s the story of Zero, the hero and the ultimate showdown between cat and antelope. In the early hours of the morning, a cacophony of sound enveloped Africa on Foot. It was […]
  • Mar 08, 2016
  • Africa on Foot, Blog, Klaserie Leopard Stories, Uncategorized
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Magic Mike Stumbles Across Zero the Leopard

They don’t call him Magic Mike for nothing…Ranger Michael Beard delivered a leopard sighting of mammoth proportions last night, which enthralled his guests. Here’s the story of Zero, the hero[…]
Sad news broke in the Balule last week, when the lifeless body of big tusker, Shoshangane, was discovered. This collared elephant had been monitored for over a decade by the Save the Elephants foundation, contributing invaluable data towards studies on elephant movements in the Greater Kruger. His natural death was a shock, but it was […]
  • Mar 07, 2016
  • Blog, Ezulwini, Uncategorized
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Hyenas feed on fallen giant, Shoshangane

Sad news broke in the Balule last week, when the lifeless body of big tusker, Shoshangane, was discovered. This collared elephant had been monitored for over a decade by the[…]
Our animal kingdom certainly has a voice of its own ! We celebrated World Wildlife Day yesterday and made quite a noise on our social media channels in an effort to create awareness about our planet’s endangered species. Little did we know that our wildlife have also been quite vocal about their presence. Our rangers […]
  • Mar 04, 2016
  • Blog, The Week in Pictures, Uncategorized
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Week in Pics : Feisty & Wide-mouthed Wildlife !

Our animal kingdom certainly has a voice of its own ! We celebrated World Wildlife Day yesterday and made quite a noise on our social media channels in an effort[…]
Setting up a camera trap is always exciting because we dream of all the wild things that are happening in the bush when we are not looking, and this is one way to capture that activity. To be a fly on the wall at a waterhole or a kill site has the potential to get […]
  • Mar 03, 2016
  • Africa on Foot, Blog, nThambo Tree Camp, Uncategorized
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Seen Behind the Scenes: Camera Trap at Sneaky Pan

Setting up a camera trap is always exciting because we dream of all the wild things that are happening in the bush when we are not looking, and this is[…]
In 2012 a recorded amount of 633 rhinos were poached. Within two years, this number escalated to a staggering 1020. And these are just the official numbers recorded by the Department of Environmental affairs. There are plenty of unaccounted for rhino deaths which affect the decline of our rhino population. The increase in poaching is […]
  • Mar 03, 2016
  • Blog, Ezulwini, Uncategorized, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Stories
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#WWD2016 : Unpacking Rhino Poaching Statistics

In 2012 a recorded amount of 633 rhinos were poached. Within two years, this number escalated to a staggering 1020. And these are just the official numbers recorded by the[…]
Just the other day Shoshangaan (Shoshangane) came to visit guests at Ezulwini River Lodge. Little did they know that this would be the last time this majestic jumbo would set foot on Ezulwini soil. It’s with great sadness that we announce the death of Soshangane (aka Shoshangaan), the huge collared Tusker who frequented River Lodge. […]
  • Mar 02, 2016
  • Blog, Ezulwini, Uncategorized
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Shoshangaan the Tusker Dies of Natural Causes

Just the other day Shoshangaan (Shoshangane) came to visit guests at Ezulwini River Lodge. Little did they know that this would be the last time this majestic jumbo would set[…]
Just recently we’ve seen our fair share of big cats in the Balule. There’ve been cheetah sightings outside of Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge, sightings of leopards mating and lions doing what they do best – nothing! Let’s look at how the various big cats seen in the Balule take down their prey. How Lions Kill Their […]
  • Feb 24, 2016
  • Blog, Ezulwini, Uncategorized
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How the Big Cats of the Balule Take Down Prey

Just recently we’ve seen our fair share of big cats in the Balule. There’ve been cheetah sightings outside of Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge, sightings of leopards mating and lions doing what[…]
On the topic of leopards (take a look at what nThambo Tree Camp saw this morning), we thought we’d introduce you to yet another lady leopard we are seeing a lot of: the Marula Mafasi. Marula is the name of one of the most significant trees of the Lowveld, which bears delicious summer fruits loved […]
  • Feb 24, 2016
  • Africa on Foot, Blog, Klaserie Leopard Stories, Uncategorized
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Leopards to Watch: Marula Mafasi and Ross Dam Female

On the topic of leopards (take a look at what nThambo Tree Camp saw this morning), we thought we’d introduce you to yet another lady leopard we are seeing a[…]
Ever since the unusually dry summer season arrived, and the water-dependant prey species wandered off to find reliable rivers and dams to sustain themselves, leopards have come out of the woodwork like never before. The dominant lions are focused on following the buffalo herds, and we’ve seen the Trilogy creep quietly toward areas where they can […]
  • Feb 24, 2016
  • Blog, Kruger Wildlife Videos, nThambo Tree Camp, Uncategorized, Videos
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Leopardess Cleo Seen Strutting Her Stuff in Klaserie

Ever since the unusually dry summer season arrived, and the water-dependant prey species wandered off to find reliable rivers and dams to sustain themselves, leopards have come out of the[…]
Our gentle pachyderms make for incredible photographic subjects. Marius Zeilinga, a ranger at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, decided to use his creative streak and photograph various parts of an elephant’s anatomy. He’s captured close-ups of ears, tusks, skin, trunk and tail. We’re loving his black and white photos of these emotional jumbos! Here are a few […]
  • Feb 23, 2016
  • Blog, Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside, Uncategorized
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Marius Gets Crazy with Photos of Elephant Anatomy

Our gentle pachyderms make for incredible photographic subjects. Marius Zeilinga, a ranger at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, decided to use his creative streak and photograph various parts of an elephant’s anatomy.[…]
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They don’t call him Magic Mike for nothing…Ranger Michael Beard delivered a leopard sighting of mammoth proportions last night, which enthralled his guests. Here’s the story of Zero, the hero and the ultimate showdown between cat and antelope. In the early hours of the morning, a cacophony of sound enveloped Africa on Foot. It was […]
  • July 03, 2025

Predator-Prey Action: Hunting Methods in the Wild

They don’t call him Magic Mike for nothing…Ranger Michael Beard delivered a leopard sighting of mammoth proportions last night, which enthralled his guests. Here’s the story of Zero, the hero and the ultimate showdown between cat and antelope. In the early hours of the morning, a cacophony of sound enveloped Africa on Foot. It was […]
  • June 26, 2025

Latest Wildlife Sightings: Dry Season Delivering Epic Encounters

They don’t call him Magic Mike for nothing…Ranger Michael Beard delivered a leopard sighting of mammoth proportions last night, which enthralled his guests. Here’s the story of Zero, the hero and the ultimate showdown between cat and antelope. In the early hours of the morning, a cacophony of sound enveloped Africa on Foot. It was […]
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