WEEK IN PICTURES #20 This post marks our 20th edition of the weekly week in pictures and I'm sure the wildlife at Pondoro was up for the task producing some breathtaking moments. Probably the most intense moment this week was when a dominant white rhino bull met a much smaller [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #19 It was another breathtaking week here at Pondoro, there were so much happening with all the predators especially the leopards. The big herbivores are at an abundance now in particular the elephants, there were some very large herds moving through. Let's start of with the leopard [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #18 With the season only being in spring now we are already experiencing some very warm days with temperatures exceeding 30 degree Celsius, but this doesn't stop us from going out on a new journey each day exploring the wilderness. The biomass in some areas at the [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #17 The 2 little leopard cubs must be the highlight of the week, they are now seen more than before and are really comfortable with the presence of the vehicles and go on as if no one is there. Still too young to join their mother out [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #16 Semi-large herds of buffalo are currently moving around but typically found sleeping in the early mornings. They did loose a few members due to the lions, during the winter months the buffalo's physical condition is not that great thus making it easier to take down. Although [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #15 It has been another incredible week out on safari with the sightings of varies species seen on each of the adventures captivating our guests leaving them with a hunger for more. Probably the biggest surprise of the week must be the arrival of the 4th Machaton [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #14 "There is no creature among all the Beasts of the world which hath so great and ample demonstration of the power and wisdom of the almighty God as the Elephant" - Edward Topsell Words used by the English author best remembered for his bestiary in the [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #13 This week the 3 Machaton males were the highlight of almost each safari, becoming more relaxed and familiar with the area and they even managed to take down an adult buffalo cow but between the 3 of them the kill didn't last very long. Tough times [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #12 A well known male elephant in the area we call "Ezulwini" has made a return this week after some lengthy absence. He is very easy to identify because of his tusks, they are much bigger than any of the other male elephants that frequents this area. [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #10 The 5 o'clock wake up call in the winter is not always answered with a smile but the idea of coffee, hot chocolate or any of the other hot beverages serves as encouragement. Once every one is sitting around the table in their winter clothes and [...]
WEEK IN PICTURES #9 "If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera"- Lewis Hine Words used by a photographer in the early 1900's could not explain ones experience on safari in a better way. Sometimes you are not looking for the perfect [...]
EIGHT EDITION OF THE WEEK IN PICTURES #8 Yesterday morning some lion tracks were called in over the radio and little did we know who's tracks they were, the lions were eventually found and it turned out to be 3 males of the River pride. They were seen moving further [...]
SEVENTH EDITION OF THE WEEK IN PICTURES #7 "Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them." - Elliot Erwitt These words can not describe a safari in a better way, seeing a [...]
SIXTH EDITION OF WEEK IN PICTURES #6 This week was full of excitement once again and picking a handful of images from the latest sightings is not an easy task but always a great way to end another week in the bush. If you were looking for the big cats [...]
FIFTH EDITION OF WEEK IN PICTURES #5 It has been another incredible week that has passed with the lions taking center stage, again. It has also made it a difficult task this week to narrow down the highlights and the images for the selection of this week's week in pictures. [...]
