Wild Dogs Hunt And Drink At The Savuti Channel
Wild dogs are possibly the most entertaining animals to watch… when you are lucky enough to spot them on game drive! Firstly, they are incredible predators, they have beautifully patterned pelts, they are never alone, and they are always interacting with each other in a playful and noisy fashion. Lions,[…]
Meet Maxabeni, Umkumbe’s Dominant Male Leopard
The dominant male leopard on our traverse is called Maxabeni. He is quite solid in his size and stature; and is often spotted protecting his territory. Leopards are nocturnal creatures who spend their daytime hours resting to conserve their much needed energy for kills; which is why Maxabeni sightings happen[…]
Week In Pictures: Leopard Kill In Botswana And Big Five Kruger Sightings
This week appeared to be dominated by predator and big five sightings, in both the Kruger and Botswana. This week presented us with a showdown between a baboon and a leopard at Camp Linyanti. Needless to say, the leopard won the battle and took home his prize. This young male[…]
In Photos: A Virtual Tour Of Marakapula’s Makubu Lodge
Makubu Lodge pool area. Image by Em Gatland From the high, thatched ceilings, to the wide open glass doors and windows, and vibrantly coloured décor, Makubu Lodge invites the outside beauty right indoors. With the wooden and stone integration, fireplaces, riverside balconies, and poolside loungers, once can’t ignore the sense[…]
How To Support World Wildlife Day
In December 2013, the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 3 March as World Wildlife Day. The relevant organisations within the UN system facilitated the implementation of World Wildlife Day in recognition of the fact that wildlife plays an integral part of our daily living. This year[…]