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Mating Leopards…AGAIN?
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…
Read MoreWondrous wild dogs (Richard reminisces)
When I was a guide at Sabi Sabi, I was getting ready for the arrival of my new guests and a message was sent out to all the rangers that one of our rangers, Michell, had found the wild dogs on a double impala kill…when she arrived, after following the mass of vultures that were…
Read MoreCivet Coffee anyone?
This is another nocturnal animal that’s incredibly elusive.It’s an African Civet and you can recognise it by its trotting gait close to the ground as well as a thick bushy tail. Civets will eat anything from insects to small vertebrates, which it kills by biting repeatedly and rips the food apart by using the forefront…
Read MoreLion cubs at play
Lion cubs, along with cheetah cubs, in my opinion, are the epitome of cuteness in the wild – with their fluffy coats and mischievous demeanour. The early days of a lion cub’s life are filled with playfulness and curiosity yet danger as their mothers keep them at bay from lions, hyenas, leopards and other predators.…
Read MoreDesert Elephants Namibia
Desert Elephants in Namibia are primarily found in the northwestern regions, including the Kunene River area, Caprivi Strip, and parts of Damaraland. These ellies have adapted to surviving with limited water resources. They can travel long distances in search of water and are known to have a remarkable memory for locating water sources like digging…
Read MoreGorilla Safaris: Uganda or Rwanda, where to start
Explore the differences between trekking gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda with our latest video. This comprehensive guide takes you through the distinct experiences offered by these two East African destinations when it comes to encountering these magnificent creatures. Delve into Uganda, known as the “Pearl of Africa,” and discover its vast biodiversity, dense rainforests, and…
Read MoreWhat is Osteophagia
It is the eating of bones… The most well-known bone eater is the Hyena, with its powerful jaws it’s able to crush through bone, which is then digested in their incredibly strong stomach acids. The crushing power of their jaws comes from the huge jaw muscles, which attach to a ridge that runs along the…
Read MorePhotographing cheetah
Going out on a photographic safari differs a lot from doing a normal safari as it is all about timing, all about light and all about getting the best photo possible! Recently I drove a photographic group that were staying at Little Bush Camp for 6 nights and the sole purpose was to explore our…
Read MoreWondrous wild dogs – a trip down memory lane
One day, I was getting ready for the arrival of my new guests and a message was sent out to all the rangers that one of our rangers, Michelle, had found wild dogs on a double impala kill. When she arrived, by following the mass of vultures in the sky, she found the dogs lazing…
Read MoreWhat do dung beetles have in common with celestial navigation?
What do dung beetles and celestial navigation have in common? Astral Orientation: Dung beetles are known to use the Milky Way for orientation during their nocturnal activities. By positioning themselves relative to the bright band of stars, particularly the Milky Way, they can maintain a straight path while rolling dung balls. Moonlight Navigation: In addition…
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