Well…Haven’t we been a tad bit quiet on the Week in Pictures front? That’s a rhetorical question. We’ve been tightly wrapped in a chrysalis of work and travel, but now we’re back with an elephant-memory vengeance. And we’re most certainly going to make up for lost time with these creative images from our guides and…
Richard Brown Says, ” In a quiet corner of the lesser-known Maseke Private Game Reserve waits Chacma Bush Camp, a laid-back luxury oasis in the teeming wilds of the Greater Kruger.” I’ve visited Chacma Bush Camp on more than one occasion, and each time was an absolute delight. Proprietor Luan Oosthuizen and sidekick Em Gatland…
Shaun Atkinson, one of the guides from Umkumbe Safari Lodge, is certainly a good luck charm when it comes to spotting big cats. Come to think of it, most of the guides at Umkumbe enjoy prolific cat sightings. A combination of bushveld experience and knowledge of animal behaviour – and good luck – stands them…
Located in a pristine sector of ferocious wilderness in the mysterious Savute sector of the Chobe National Park, lies the inimitable Camp Savuti. A rugged and comfortable camp, the charming Camp Savuti never fails to impress. The camp rests on the edge of the erratic and largely misunderstood Savuti channel, which has been bone-dry since…
On September 24th we set aside the day to celebrate our rich and cultural heritage, and to revel in the diversity of our nation. It’s a day where we showcase our traditions, marvel at our colourful background, appreciate our variety of languages and take pride in our heritage. Our country is littered with stories of…
Nkombe Rhino is a South African NPO that aims to provide support and protection of endangered wildlife species. Since its inception, the core focus has been to deliver funding and provisions to the dedicated men and women at the forefront of this ongoing crisis that is rhino poaching. Due to the increasing demand for rhino…
We’ve experienced a bit of a lull in the Week in Pictures, but certainly not a lull in game viewing. Across the board its been a continuous cycle of predator sightings, unpredicted take downs and rare moments shared with the residents of the Lowveld. Our guides have been busy in the field, leading guests into…
We recently wrote a blog post about the prolific predator sightings in the Klaserie over a 24 hour period. If you recall, there was a sighting of 6 unknown lions eagerly tucking into a giraffe kill, 15 wild dog puppies huddling together on the road, and 3 cheetah relaxing after a recent kill. The lions…
Our Sun Destinations Instagram queen, Gemma, conducted her usual research on the social media platform to source nThambo Tree Camp images from guests. She came across Zambesie Van den Broeks photos of the Klaserie, which needed sharing. When Gem reached out to Zambesie, she very kindly let us use her images to showcase the wild…
The weekend in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve was a weekend of absolute wildlife mayhem. The team at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp went from experiencing a steady stream of sightings to an absolute influx of awe-inspiring sightings. The carnivores came out to play, and the team experienced 24 hours of predator sightings….