The Hunting Elite: African Wild Dogs 4 Kills in 1 Morning
Things have been undoubtedly exciting in the Klaserie over the last 24 hours; sightings that have set our souls on fire, including leopard and cubs, lionesses, a cheetah, and a pack of 15 wild dogs! Not only were these dogs viewed on foot by guests on a walking safari at[…]
Portraits of the Charleston Male Lions at Umkumbe
There is no denying it, these two male lions have a breathtaking effect on their admirers. Two magnificent lions with an incredible bond, handsome dark manes, and a growing family with the Southern Pride females, with whom they have a number of cubs. Little mention needs to be made of[…]
Week in Pictures: Wild at Heart
Fridays mean a lot of things to a lot of people, and to us it means it's time to reflect on the top wildlife sightings to come out of our Kruger and Botswana camps during the week! As per Friday tradition, we like to ease into the afternoon with a[…]
World Rhino Day 2016: Our Modern Day Dinosaurs
Today - World Rhino Day - brings global awareness to the battle against rhino poaching, and the reality of a future without the iconic animals that have existed on this earth for millions of years. Tragically, these rhinos, which have adapted to the dramatically changing planet over their many, many[…]
Carnivore Feast in the Sabi Sand
While out on game drive, guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge enjoyed two different sightings of carnivores feasting on recent kills. A clan of hyenas bathed in bloodied, matted fur were fully submerged inside the cavity of a dead buffalo. There was plenty of high-pitched cackles and excitement surrounding the availability[…]