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The Week in Pictures: A Spectacular Performance of Nature

Coming face to face with animals in their natural habitat is becoming more and more of a privilege, as various species become rare and endangered in the wild. Our role in the safari world is to offer a glimpse into the wild lives of animals where they live and behave[…]

WHAT? Two New Male Lions Mate with Ross Lionesses

Mabande moved in on Trilogy turf and mated with the Ross Pride Breakaway lionesses. Two of the Trilogy returned to reclaim their land and their "women". They fought with Mabande and he kept a low profile for a while. During his hiding out phase, the Trilogy mated with the Ross[…]

Sabi Sand Leopard's Stroll Past Umkumbe Property

Nicki Steenberg, a ranger from Umkumbe Safari Lodge, has kept us in the loop with the latest leopard stories straight from the Sabi Sand, a rich and diverse reserve teeming with leopard activity. A while ago we introduced you to a few new leopards on the Umkumbe traverse, which certainly[…]

Week in Pics: Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak famously wrote and illustrated a children's book called "Where the Wild Things Are", which shot to fame in the early 1960's. We've decided that his inspiration surely must have been Botswana and Kruger during the winter time. This week in pictures, we've received endless wildlife reports - it appears[…]

Battle of the Klaserie Continues: Mabande vs Trilogy

Yesterday we flew in with reports and updates about the Mabande male lion. You remember him? He's the nomadic male who has spent the past few weeks patrolling and marking new territory. During the course of last week, he had a huge showdown with the Trilogy lions, the dominant males[…]

Part 1: Ezulwini's Favourite Leopard Makes a Kill

Chavaluthu is the blue-eyed leopard boy of the Balule and is often spotted on the Ezulwini traverse. Leopards are notoriously elusive creatures, choosing to hide in drainage lines during the day and conducting highly-specialised kills at night. Chavaluthu occasionally keeps a low profile, hiding out in the thickets and avoiding[…]

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