Tag: Animals

Magical moments from May

The month of May has been a confusing one, especially with regards to the weather. We are still experiencing warm summer-like days, but the temperatures are certainly dropping as soon as the sun sets. Life in the bush has slowed down and a calming… Continue Reading “Magical moments from May”

Autumn takes over April

The onset of cooler mornings and evenings as well as shades of yellow, orange and brown taking over the landscape indicate that Autumn is in full swing. Bird calls have slowed down and last seasons babies are growing up quickly. Yet there is always… Continue Reading “Autumn takes over April”

Plains Camp and Ximungwe lions on honeymoon

It has been a crazy month monitoring the movements between the various lions around the area. The two dominant Plains Camp male lions keep patrolling their newly acquired area in the west. Most nights are filled with the incredible sound of their mighty roars.… Continue Reading “Plains Camp and Ximungwe lions on honeymoon”

Marching through March

Taking a slow drive through the Kruger National Park is one way to ease into a new work cycle. Elephant traffic jams and halting for hyenas do not seem all that strenuous. I managed to enjoy a fun walk by from this lone hyena… Continue Reading “Marching through March”

The bush comes full circle

It seems like I have come full circle with regards to seasonal changes in the bush. I started my wild adventures as the 2015/2016 droughts took effect and have now experienced my first set of floods. The rains have subsided and the rivers are… Continue Reading “The bush comes full circle”

Starting off with 2023

The New Year has started off at an incredible pace and life in the bush has been busy. Thank you for all the support during 2022. I appreciate all the likes, comments, views and shares. I hope that 2023 brings another great year of… Continue Reading “Starting off with 2023”

Boulders leopard presents her cub

As personalities go, there are a few leopards that love parading around and others love to lurk around in the shadows. The Boulders female leopard lies in the middle of this scale. I have had the pleasure of sitting an entire game drive with… Continue Reading “Boulders leopard presents her cub”

Othawa lion pride enters a new era

The Othawa lion pride has provided us with a roller coaster of emotions over the past few years. I have only been in contact with the pride since early 2018. At that stage the Othawa Male lion was only starting to come of age.… Continue Reading “Othawa lion pride enters a new era”

Basile spends intimate moments with her cub

Who would have thought that a tiny rocky outcrop could stir up so much emotion? One of my favourite female leopards, Basile, has moved her den yet again. This time she has used a set of rocks that I have driven past countless times… Continue Reading “Basile spends intimate moments with her cub”

Adventures at the hyena den

If there is one animal that looks as if it is always up to mischief, it has to be young hyenas at a den. I am currently fortunate to witness a set of two hyena cubs moving freely around an active hyena den. Most… Continue Reading “Adventures at the hyena den”