Spring is, after all, the season of new beginnings and in the wild, this rings especially true.
With the return of the rains, dry landscapes are transformed into vibrant, lush wonderlands. Nutrient-rich grasses and fresh foliage emerge, offering a buffet for herbivores, while waterholes refill — perfect for sightings like dagga boys and elephant herds indulging in mud baths. This seasonal shift sparks a baby boom- with calves, cubs, and pups everywhere. Nature, ever so clever, aligns birth with abundance. When food is plentiful and vegetation is thick, mothers can better nourish and conceal their young. While predators lose some of the hunting edge they hold in the dry months, they quickly adapt. Spring remains one of the most magical times to witness the rhythm of life and cycles of nature in the wild.
From the heart of the bush, these are the wild spring highlights our teams and guests have experienced on the ground at our camps and lodges.
Mama and calf at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Golden sunset drenching the Sand River
A lazing leopard at nThambo Tree Camp
The Karula male surveys his surrounds at Chacma Bush Camp
Blooming brilliant – Wisterias near nThambo Tree Camp
We all know the fruit of a sausage tree but did you know its flower? Thanks Chacma for the pic
A golden glare. Captured by Matt Smith at Chacma Bush Camp
A Botswanan hello. Botheti Tented Camp in Botswana
Close encounters at nThambo tree Camp
Wild dog pups exploring the Klaserie Private Nature reserve
Rhino enjoy the fruits and shoots of green season at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
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