The death of an old Ross Pride lioness
It has been confirmed that one of the old Ross Pride lionesses has succumb to her ripe age and old injuries that left her battered and fighting to survive in the harsh world of lions in the wild. You'll remember her from her brave attack on a honey badger - footage[…]
White Dam the Leopardess Visits One of the Rangers
We think it's time for a leopard update from Umkumbe Safari Lodge. This week we introduce Tatowa, wow you with photos of Mxabene and leave you in awe of White Dam's antics. The highlight of our leopard update is the surprise visit from White Dam. Just to remind you, White[…]
Close call for lion cub when buffalo charges
We've said it before and we'll say it again; it's a tough life for lions in the wild, even if they are the kings of the jungle. Even when the small and vulnerable cubs have grown into mighty lions, they are faced with having to fight for their food, and[…]
Week in Pictures: All things wild and wonderful
At the end of each week we like to ease into the weekend with a collection of wildlife snaps taken in the pristine safari regions of the Greater Kruger and Botswana. This week is no different, and as usual we have been lucky enough to enjoy a variety of fantastic game[…]
The Ross Pride lions share a warthog
This morning held a lot of excitement for guests occupying the nThambo Tree Camp game viewer as Matt pulled up to a sighting of the Ross Pride doing what they do best: specialising in warthog hunting! This pride has a lot of history with the ferocious hogs of the Klaserie;[…]