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Game Viewing in the Soft Light of the Klaserie Bushveld

The soft light of the Klaserie bushveld floods the landscape with golden hues and creates a gentle, surreal atmosphere; enamouring onlookers with its ethereal golden glow. Smothering the colourful landscape below with its pastel colours, this is the time of day that heightens our feelings, softens the senses and ultimately gives[…]

BREAKING NEWS : 6 Mhangeni Breakaway Lionesses KILL Another Lioness

WARNING : GRAPHIC VIDEOS AND IMAGES AHEAD Ranger Nadia and her guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge witnessed a rare and historical moment in the Sabi Sand towards the end of last week. While on out game drive, guests spotted the 6 Mhangeni Breakaway lionesses enjoying the company of the Matshipiri[…]

Week in Pics : The Genius of Genus Panthera

The Felidae family comprises the genus Panthera which refers to lions, leopards, tigers, jaguar and snow leopards. Snow leopards aren't common in the bushveld; but our precious Panthera pardus (leopard) and Panthera leo (lion) are found in abundance throughout Botswana and Kruger. Now that you're more aware of the taxonomic[…]

Feeling the Frequency of the Kwatale Concession

Tuskers Bush Camp lies deep within Botswana's unexplored tract of land in the Kwatale Concession and is proving to be quite consistent with big game sightings. Large bovids, intelligent pachyderms and elusive cats are beginning to, more so than ever, emerge from the thickets and reveal their presence. The frequency of sightings[…]

Unusual Sightings in Klaserie : The Eye of the Tiger Snake

There are estimated to be over 54 species of snakes slithering through the vast Kruger landscape. These fork-tongued species are gravely misunderstood and, contrary to alarmist belief systems, not all snakes are killing machines. The dangerous, mildly venomous, deadly and harmless variety of snake species can be found in abundance in[…]

Week in Pictures: The Spirit of the Wild

Photography has given us moments in time. Frozen forever in an instant never to be repeated or replayed - maybe similar, but never identical. The beauty of the bush has captured the hearts of travellers and residents alike, and it falls upon photography to translate the beauty of the wilderness into[…]

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