Posts by Sara

An exquisite image of a large, male gorilla captured by @richard.degouveia Gorillas can be found in both Uganda and Rwanda and generally guests choose the country based on the experience they want to have and want they want to explore. Rwanda is seen as the much more expensive cousin of Uganda, with lodges catering to…

Richard reminisces about the ‘purrrcet drive’ and the thrill one gets from showing foreign and international guests wild animals in their natural environment. As we left the lodge on our afternoon safari the new guests brimmed with excitement. The game has been pumping over the last couple of days and even with the bush being…

Richard reminscises about the day at Sabi Sabi when they found the Southern Pride (famous at Sabi Sabi) all lazing in the grass. Only three were visible and even after explaining to the guests that there were actually 14 lions lying there – there they did not believe me! It was only when a herd…

AI is even creeping into the world of nature conservation, but for conservationists it’s proving to be a game changer, in a hugely constructive way. Camera traps are one of the primary tools biologists and scientists use to collect data on biodiversity. Although, powerful images of wildlife are captured on camera traps, there are also…

Isn’t it interesting how we as humans have pivoted from Big Five Game Hunting in the 60’s and 70’s to become much more conscious travelers? Sustainable travel continues to be a priority for many, with 76 percent of travelers stating they want to travel more sustainably in Booking.com’s 2023 “Sustainable Travel Report.” Other reports share that…

It’s not just animals that will compete for territory with the same species or with other species.  Birds are no different and will often complete very elaborate displays to figure out who will stay and who will go. Large raptors, such as eagles, will fiercely defend their territories and engage in talon grappling as one…

‘Legend’ surmises the reign of the notorious Mapogo lions in the Sabi Sands to perfection. About 12 years ago, you might have seen or heard about these band of brothers that ruled the area with an iron ‘paw’. They were true warriors and proved themselves time after time on the field of battle. During their…

There are many myths around why the waterbuck has a white ring around his bottom. One story is that waterbuck were believed to be the first animals to climb onto Noah’s Ark; when they climbed aboard, they went to the toilet before their long journey, and because the toilet seats were still wet with paint,…

Where did the saying, like a moth to a fame originate and why do moths in reality do this? The theory is that moths use light, such as the moon, to navigate flight. The moonlight acts as a natural reference point for them and by placing an artificial light out, they get confused and fly…

This is starting to get a little ridiculous. Mating leopards is a rare sighting yet our dominant male leopard from the east of our reserve is making a habit of it. After our awesome sighting with the lonely leopard the night before we knew that something was up. I explained in the last post that…