The Last Trilogy Male Lion Returns to Klaserie!
The unpredictable world of the wild strikes again and has taken us all by surprise with the unexpected and astonishing return of a lion king we thought long passed: The last remaining Trilogy male! The reign of the Trilogy – a coalition of 3 amber and black maned lions – was over almost a year ago […]
Lions and Hyenas on a Giraffe Kill
It was one of those times we caught the lions at the peak of their post-meal nap time, and it was a serious food coma after feasting on an enormous giraffe carcass, so we got more visual of the sneaky hyenas than the lions themselves, but what an amazing sighting it was! Golden afternoon light spilled […]
Week in Pictures: Nature’s Inspiration
Our human desire to seek inspiration is neverending. We find inspiration in people, in hobbies, in smells, sights, sounds, and tastes, and we certainly find inspiration in nature. The great outdoors hold some of the greatest and most natural beauty of this earth, and when it is left to its own devices, it comes across as even […]
Week in Pictures: Picture This…
These are the moments of the week that deserved a second glance, and now deserve to be celebrated as everlasting images of an African afternoon, a dewy morning in the bush, or a breathless moment under the beating sun. The invention of photography has certainly changed our world. Being able to show and demonstrate something […]
Bovids, Pachyderms and the Beauty of the Bushveld
The endless striking hues of the bushveld creates a palette of colour that leaves you yearning for more of the safari lifestyle. Languid days are spent exploring the sometimes arid and occasionally lush bushveld, while nights are spent huddled around campfires under star spangled skies. Angles, texture, reflections, depth and moods can all be captured […]
Bundu Bashing: Leopard on the prowl!
Bundu the young male leopard has made a real show of himself in the Klaserie and has soared into position of crowd favourite after his latest antics saw him chasing birds in in a marula tree. Over the last couple of days, this entertaining and confident leopard has offered up some unforgettable game drive sightings […]
Africa on Foot : A Romantic Destination for Adventurous Hearts
Charcoal skies dotted with glimmering crystal stars hover over the mysterious landscape below, casting a sense of peace and solitude to all those gazing into the abyss above. The eerie stillness and absolute silence of the surrounding bushveld instills a sense of wonder into the those who have a kinship with nature. And for those […]
The Week in Pictures: In the Eye of the Beholder
We’ve all heard the saying “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder”, which indicates that beauty can not be judged objectively, and that each person might posses their own idea of the concept. When it comes to nature, it is no different. Some wildlife-lovers are drawn to the silky, intricate details of a spider’s […]
Ross Dam and Bundu: Leopards on a Kill
Yesterday morning we were woken up by the territorial calls of unknown male lions, and this morning began with tracking the paw prints of a leopard! Greg and Kevin put their heads together and followed the tracks into the bush where Bundu had been spotted the night before. Scouring the ground for signs of the […]
