Week in Pics : The Day of the Leopard
The festive season bought a flurry of activity to the Klaserie, despite the looming drought and lack of steady rainfall. The past few years the Klaserie has enjoyed consistent rainfall during the Summer season, but the change in climate is evident in the behaviour from plains game to the big[…]
Africa on Foot Chef: Natasha Mazini
Animated and endlessly cheerful, Natasha Mazini is an uplifting spirit at Africa on Foot where she works as an energetic chef, perfecting the recipe for South Africa's famous malva pudding. The bush camp kitchen is always alive with chatter and laughter, as the tempting aromas of sizzling bacon and home-baked quiches[…]
Lady Leopard, Cleo, Eyes out Impala
What a weekend it's been! It's probably best to start off with saying that we had 3 leopard sightings in 3 days. How fortunate for us that these elusive beauties were out and about at the same time as we were. Guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp[…]
Week in Pictures : Wildlife Seek Water Sources
The mighty sun has been out in full force in the Kruger and temperatures have reached an uncomfortable 40 degrees celsius. The landscape is shifting before our eyes and wildlife have been flocking to available water sources, which are scarce. Certain species of wildlife thrives in these kinds of conditions and[…]
How South Africa's Drought has affected the Klaserie
Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp owner, Courteney Blunden, has spent many years in the bush, witnessing the coming and going of the seasons. Water is essential to life, and the current drought in South Africa has had an undeniable effect on the animals in the Klaserie, but all[…]