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Top 5 Reasons to Chase a Glamping Safari in Botswana

I'm balancing on the edge of turning 40 but still have the heart of an explorer and indulge in the follies of youth. I like adventure but also enjoy the creature comforts of home. I'm a little bit city, little bit rough-it. John Chase Safaris is the perfect safari option for[…]

Leopardess White Dam & Cub on a Kill

The legendary leopards of the Sabi Sand just don’t disappoint, do they? Even in the scorching hot weather, White Dam and her cub made an appearance as they feasted on an impala kill in a tree above a giant termite mound, and - uncharacteristically for White Dam – remained in[…]

Elephants, Sundowners & Rain at Umkumbe Safari Lodge!

The heat had been building all day in the Sabi Sand, but the guests at Umkumbe Safari Lodge weren’t going to let 45-degree temperatures deter them from an afternoon game drive. As Cameron, Marius, and Mauritz pulled their vehicles up front, guests gathered their cameras and peak caps and climbed[…]

Magic Mike Stumbles Across Zero the Leopard

They don't call him Magic Mike for nothing...Ranger Michael Beard delivered a leopard sighting of mammoth proportions last night, which enthralled his guests. Here's the story of Zero, the hero and the ultimate showdown between cat and antelope. In the early hours of the morning, a cacophony of sound enveloped[…]

Hyenas feed on fallen giant, Shoshangane

Sad news broke in the Balule last week, when the lifeless body of big tusker, Shoshangane, was discovered. This collared elephant had been monitored for over a decade by the Save the Elephants foundation, contributing invaluable data towards studies on elephant movements in the Greater Kruger. His natural death was[…]

Week in Pics : Feisty & Wide-mouthed Wildlife !

Our animal kingdom certainly has a voice of its own ! We celebrated World Wildlife Day yesterday and made quite a noise on our social media channels in an effort to create awareness about our planet's endangered species. Little did we know that our wildlife have also been quite vocal[…]

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