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Video of Elephant Bull Drinking from the nThambo Pool

A large elephant bull with impressive tusks, in the height of musth, was seen sauntering through the Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. Both camps are open which means animals are able to roam freely throughout. This leaves an air of adventure and unpredictability to your average, run-of-the-mill safari.[…]

VIDEO: Bushmen of the Kalahari

Renowned writer and conservationist David Bristow, and award-winning photographers Roger and Pat de la Harpe, teamed up not only as talented friends and business partners, but as passionate Africans searching for the must-see treasures of this continent. One chapter in their adventure to produce the book African Icons is a chapter on[…]

Rare Sighting: Cute and Fluffy Cheetah Cubs

Guests at nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve were treated to a rare sighting while out on their afternoon game drive. It was an average Saturday afternoon when the team headed out into the thicket of our traverse to track lions, which have[…]

Killer Birds: The Unlikely Birds of Prey

When you're on the lookout for predators, it's more than likely you are scanning the ground for twitching, black ears, or the swish of a spotted tail. Generally big cat characteristics. Squirrels go ballistic and impalas bark, alerting you to the presence of a hunter in the midst. Unless you are[…]

The Lion, the Ranger and the Wardrobe

You've probably ingested numerous descriptive vignettes about the mind-blowing scenery and abundance of wildlife scattered throughout the Kruger. And you've no doubt been flooded with a cluster of animal photos and videos via social media. The online world creates the perfect visual for you. What the online world cannot do[…]

Week in Pics: Big Cat Extravaganza ! White Lions & Leopards

The traverse around nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot should be renamed "Lion Central". This week we experienced lion sightings that would leave the Guiness book of Records in awe. The highlight of the week was our white lion sighting, which happened on both the morning and evening game[…]

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