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Game Drives at Umkumbe : A Visual Journey with Our Safari Guides

Our highly-qualified guides at Umkumbe Safari Lodge spend months observing the natural behaviour of wildlife in the Sabi Sand, a haven for predators. The khaki-clad crew spend days eagerly tracking lion prides, attempting to predict their next move. Their arsenal of knowledge about the wild is eagerly shared with guests[…]

Wild Dog at Chacma Swims to Catch Prey

May - Sep is the most common time of year to spot rare African wild dogs trotting through Greater Kruger. These nomadic wanderers cover a wide range and rarely remain sedentary in an area, unless its their denning period. Their denning period is generally between May - Sep, a period[…]

Guide JC Spots a Tree-climbing Lion in the Klaserie. That's Right.

One of the major drawcards of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania and the famous Serengeti, is the presence of rare tree-climbing lions. Spotting a stocky and powerfully built lion clumsily clambering up a tree, is indeed a unique wildlife sighting. Leopards are our[…]

The Week in Pics : All Creatures Great and Small

Winter is in full swing in the Greater Kruger, and predator sightings have steadily increased. The big cats are always there, but with the thinning out of the bushveld they've become easier to locate. Giant water-loving herbivores, graceful general game, powerful lions, sleek leopards and adorable critters have provided plenty[…]

#GuestSafariReview Mike and Fiona Return to nThambo Tree Camp

Yesterday we shared Mike and Fiona Calrk's review about Ezulwini Game Lodges in the Balule Nature Reserve. Today we're sharing Mike and Fiona's review of nThambo Tree Camp, one of their favourite camps in the Greater Kruger. They're repeat guests that have become regulars at nThambo, having visited since the[…]

#GuestSafariReview Mike and Fiona Find Lions at Ezulwini Game Lodges

Mike and Fiona certainly aren't strangers to the Greater Kruger. They've visited a plethora of camps and lodges within the Lowveld, and always manage to see an array of predators and big game while on safari. These "repeat" guests chose to stay at Ezulwini Game Lodges in the Balule Nature[…]

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