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Hidden camera reveals leopard and lion in tree!

What do a leopard, a slender mongoose, and a lion have in common? Well, in this case, they were all caught on our hidden camera traps in the Klaserie! Africa on Foot guests headed out on safari and came across a partially eaten impala carcass dangling from the branches of[…]

Birds of the Balule

In between the leopard and lion sightings currently thrilling Ezulwini guests in the fantastic Balule Nature Reserve, there's been an impressive bull elephant visiting River Lodge, there was a caracal spotted in the darkness, masses of buffalo, hoards of vultures, and plenty of plains game. What we haven't yet mentioned, is[…]

Elephant Bull Visits Ezulwini River Lodge

A majestic collared Tusker called Shoshangaan is a frequent visitor to Ezulwini River Lodge. This incredible elephant bull is estimated to be 40 - 45 years old and there is speculation that he originally wandered over from the Kruger National Park. His movements and habits are all monitored via the[…]

There's Nothing Plain About Balule Game

The Balule Nature Reserve provides more than just a haven for predators and the big five. The reserve is teeming with an array of plains game, such as antelope, giraffe and zebra. Plains game is the colloquial term given to species of antelope and gazelle which are typically found in[…]

Hercules Pride kills the Ross Breakaway lion cubs

Nature can be terribly harsh, and as we've said from the beginning, we value each sighting with the lion cubs knowing that they face danger at every turn. Sadly, this weekend, the cubs met their fate when they had a run-in with the Hercules Pride. It was over quickly, which is a[…]

Ezulwini Game Vehicle Gets Close to a Lion Pride

Staying at the Ezulwini Game Lodges certainly has its perks in terms of game viewing. Getting up close to the big cats of the Balule Nature Reserve is one of these perks. Rangers possess the knowledge and skills to follow lion prides closely; and are pretty talented when it comes[…]

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