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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”
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”
Tumbela male lions and their cubs
A cool, yet cloudy summer morning set the tone for an incredibly playful scene. Not far from camp the roads were littered with the tracks of lions on the move. Not wasting any time I set out in the direction of the tracks. The… Continue Reading “Tumbela male lions and their cubs”
A short walk with butterflies
As the summer peaks over the Lowveld, an intense humidity spikes and conditions turn favourable for viewing butterflies. I enjoy taking a casual walk through my local botanical garden, the Lowveld National Botanical Garden. Usually my focus is birding and with each visit I… Continue Reading “A short walk with butterflies”
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”
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