Sightings this week in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve proved to be an interesting mix of big cats, crocodiles and babies. It’s not often we get to capture a crocodile on camera. But here we have this incredible Nile crocodile basking in the sun in all its splendour. Being ectothermic (they rely on the environment’s temperature to regulare their own) creatures means that when the sun is out, then it’s time to soak up the rays.
This week, rangers from both Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp reported hearing the Trilogy males and the breakaway Ross Pride females making quite a noise close to camp. Luckily, we managed track the lions and get a few photos. The interaction between the boys and the females suggests the possibility of cubs in the near future. On the topic of babies, we’ve also managed to see a few adorable young babies entering into the wild. A young rhino calf mimics his mother’s movements and waterbuck calf hesitates as he peeks into the wilderness.
Marakapula Reserve has also had its fare share of incredible sightings. From lizards to lions, it appears the reserve has been buzzing with activity. And let’s not forget Umkumbe Safari Lodge and its incredible leopard, Maxabeni. We’ve hot on the trail of this majestic cat and hopefully will see him again soon !
That highlights yet another successful week of game viewing in the Kruger.
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