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Sabi Sand Leopard's Stroll Past Umkumbe Property

Nicki Steenberg, a ranger from Umkumbe Safari Lodge, has kept us in the loop with the latest leopard stories straight from the Sabi Sand, a rich and diverse reserve teeming with leopard activity. A while ago we introduced you to a few new leopards on the Umkumbe traverse, which certainly[…]

Week in Pics: Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak famously wrote and illustrated a children's book called "Where the Wild Things Are", which shot to fame in the early 1960's. We've decided that his inspiration surely must have been Botswana and Kruger during the winter time. This week in pictures, we've received endless wildlife reports - it appears[…]

Battle of the Klaserie Continues: Mabande vs Trilogy

Yesterday we flew in with reports and updates about the Mabande male lion. You remember him? He's the nomadic male who has spent the past few weeks patrolling and marking new territory. During the course of last week, he had a huge showdown with the Trilogy lions, the dominant males[…]

Part 1: Ezulwini's Favourite Leopard Makes a Kill

Chavaluthu is the blue-eyed leopard boy of the Balule and is often spotted on the Ezulwini traverse. Leopards are notoriously elusive creatures, choosing to hide in drainage lines during the day and conducting highly-specialised kills at night. Chavaluthu occasionally keeps a low profile, hiding out in the thickets and avoiding[…]

Meet Linki Mdlovu: Umkumbe's Head of Housekeeping

When you arrive at a safari lodge and think twice before jumping on the bed for fear of destroying the beautiful flower display, you know that care and thought have been put into your arrival. Linki Mdlovu is Umkumbe Safari Lodge's Head of Housekeeping, and she is certainly one of those[…]

An Elephant at Xobega Island Camp

It's not every day your afternoon nap is disturbed by the thudding sounds of Africa's favourite marula fruit hitting the ground around your tent, followed by the gentle padding of a leathery trunk feeling for the fallen fruit on the ground. Once you've come to and opened your eyes, you[…]

The Art of Tracking: Tips, Tricks, Signs and Wonderful Discoveries

Safari Super Moms: Matriarchs of the Animal Kingdom

Botswana’s Safari Seasons: Wildlife, Weather & When to Visit