Lions, and the importance of having fun Youngsters of all species enjoy a good time. In humans we often use it as a bonding experience, as stress relief or simply just to pass the time. It is similar within the animal kingdom, but in predators it also serves a [...]
Over the past few weeks we have been seeing more and more of Ezulwini. He is very well known in this region, specifically for his calm demeanor. Being one of the largest elephants in the area it comes as no surprise that his presence is a highlight for all of [...]
The incredible moment Nkanyi caught a baby impala, and played with it. The morning drive started off not too different from many we've had before. We set out from the lodge with a mission and a plan. Not long after departure we got the call that Nkanyi was located on [...]
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS #68 We had a few very cold mornings during the past week, the lowest temperature we recorded was 4 degrees Celsius. With a few extra blankets and a hot water bottle to keep you warm we set out each morning excited of what we may find. There are [...]
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS #67 It is time for another edition of our weekly highlights where we look back at some of the sightings the guides and trackers enjoyed with their guests. The buffaloes were definitely one of the main attractions during the week. They have been favoring one section of the [...]
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS #66 The week kicked off with an amazing sighting involving the Kudyela pride and a big male leopard, enjoy this week's weekly highlights. We set out one afternoon to go and find the Kudyela pride where some of the other rangers had left them in the morning. We [...]
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS #64 It is Easter weekend and time for another selection of our weekly highlights. Within the last 2 months we have seen more and more of the two young leopards, while the young male is relaxed around the vehicles his little sister is not so much. They still [...]
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS #62 We had a few cold and wet mornings this past week but we have no regrets. The Strydom pride of lions were moving deep into the Kudyela pride's territory during the week and even spent a day napping. Their time there was cut short when some of [...]
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS #60 The title 'weekly highlights' fits this blog post slightly better than the previous 'week in pictures' simply because we highlight the outstanding sightings of the week and no better time for a change than with the 60th edition. I think the sighting that got everyone from guests,guides [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #59 "However long the night, the dawn will break." - African Proverb The leopards definitely made it very challenging for us this week, we spent the better half of the week following only their footprints and signs left behind but to no avail. Luckily after circling back [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #58 What a week to be out in the Balule Game Reserve, we had rain all week long! When we embarked on a sunny afternoon drive at the beginning of the week excited for the unknown, little did we know that it would be the last sunny [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #57 It is time for another week in pictures selection where we highlight some of the standout sightings of the past week. Let us start with some good news. At the start of the week Faka Nchovela was found moving through the thickets and emerged on the [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #56 We raved about how 2019 kicked-off for us on the previous week in pictures post, well this week was no different. I'll start with the highlight of the week, one of the Kudyela lionesses carrying her 3-4 day old cub! She was briefly spotted by our [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #55 This will be the first week in pictures edition for the new year, and what a way to kick-off 2019! This week so far has delivered some incredible sightings. I think we should start with the morning of the 1st, Wild dogs! A pack of 15 [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #54 It was an absolute incredible week to be out on the Balule Game Reserve with such great game viewing and the most breathtaking thunderstorms. Although to get those big thunderstorms it needs to be very hot and that's exactly what we had, a few extremely hot [...]
