Tighter Controls at the Sabi Sand Gates
There has been a rapid increase in rhino poaching over the past year and as a result, the Sabi Sand Wildtuin has decided to enforce additional controls at the Sabi gates. Guests will now need to produce proof of their booking at their safari lodge. Should they not produce the[…]
A Surprise Bush Dinner with Africa on Foot & nThambo
The bonus about sending guests to a camp like nThambo or Africa on Foot is that the management team is flexible in terms of guests' needs. Yesterday guests were treated to a surprise bush dinner. If you have guests looking to tailor-make an affordable safari and have unusual/adventurous requests then[…]
LIVE Safari Diary: Day Trip into the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Cue day 2. This morning was another glorious early morning wake-up call. I say glorious with a hint of sarcasm and air of trepidation. Why? Well, my wake-up call was at 5:00. The agenda for the day - traverse the endless plains of the remote Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR)[…]
LIVE Safari Diary: Haina Kalahari Lodge - the Journey to Now
I’m sitting here with an ice cold Savanna (cider) in my hand listening to the high-pitched cry of a jackal in the background. The sun is slowly sinking into oblivion behind the Umbrella trees that are the ever-present mark of the Kalahari. My suede colour canvas tent is protecting me[…]
What is the "Wildlife Stories" Section About?
The Kalahari lions are different to the lions in the Kruger, but not many people know that. The "Wildlife Stories" section aims to educate our readers about wildlife in Africa. We uncover tension between lion prides in the Kruger, the dynamics of the Dune Kings of the Kalahari and a[…]