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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”
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”
Hlambela – the one who swims
Tucked away on an inaccessible koppie (hill), a set of two little leopard cubs were born. After many weeks caring for and protecting the cubs, the Boulders female leopard brought her youngsters down the koppie and finally allowed us to catch a glimpse. After… Continue Reading “Hlambela – the one who swims”
Othawa Breakaway lioness meets an elephant
Watching the king of the jungle in its natural habitat certainly stirs up a great deal of emotions. Watching a lion view the real king of the jungle stirs up a different set of emotions entirely. It has been an age since the Othawa… Continue Reading “Othawa Breakaway lioness meets an elephant”
The Talamati pride pays a visit
Dynamics are always changing when it comes to lion prides and their territories. There has been a new pride that braved exploring beyond their comfort zone. The first evening the pride crossed over the cutline they managed to catch an impala. There have been… Continue Reading “The Talamati pride pays a visit”
Looking back at a family trip
A Kruger trip will always be a Kruger trip, regardless of what you end up seeing in the park. This must be the most intriguing part of the entire experience. One of the best ways to experience the Kruger is to explore the park… Continue Reading “Looking back at a family trip”
End of year surprise
There is always something to look forward to when out on safari. The bush knows no time and the wild rhythms simply continue. After a week of on and off rains, the clouds finally broke and the sun shone through. To enjoy a sunny… Continue Reading “End of year surprise”
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