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Umkumbe Leopard Catch Up With Ranger Marius

Deep in thickets walks a majestic and proud cat with acute senses, deadly prowess and lethal killing tactics. A loner, a survivor and graceful demeanour like that of royalty; this is the much revered Panthera pardus species. This super-predator possesses so much skill that it creates quite a deadly combination. The[…]

Xobega Island Camp - Bird-watching Heaven

Botswana has developed an international reputation as one of the world's finest birding destinations over the years, and for very good reason. The Okavango Delta is a big part of this, with over four hundred of Botswana's nearly six hundred species occurring here. This is a bird-watching paradise for beginners,[…]

Xobega Island Camp : Okavango Delta's Remote Paradise

The Okavango Delta is the world's largest inland delta comprising an intricate network of swamps, crystal clear rivers, narrow channels, lagoons, islands, floodplains and permanent marshlands. Such a diverse natural habitat gives rise to high concentrations of big game, rare birds and aquatic animals. The scenery is mind-blowing and the[…]

African Wild Dogs Chase Wildebeest at Umkumbe

Right place, right time! Umkumbe Safari Lodge guests witnessed this unforgettable sighting as African wild dogs chase wildebeest as they try and target a weak link in the protective barrier of horned antelope - a rare and awe-inspiring act of the wild only a fortunate few get to see in[…]

New Wild Dog Den with Pups in Klaserie

Last year we were lucky enough to have an African wild dog den established near to Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp, and for a period of time we got to enjoy the adorable presence of a couple of wild dog pups stumbling around the den and being fed[…]

Leopard Leaps to Kill Impala at Umkumbe Safari Lodge

For most people, it's a once in a lifetime experience (if that) to witness a leopard land its prey in a successful hunt. These solitary, independent, territorial cats are elusive and careful, and primarily hunt at night, so the chances of catching them making a kill are low. At Umkumbe[…]

Adventures in the Klaserie: Guest Review of nThambo Tree Camp

Storytelling beneath the Stars: Campfire Chats

The Art of Tracking: Tips, Tricks, Signs and Wonderful Discoveries