Killer Birds: The Unlikely Birds of Prey
When you’re on the lookout for predators, it’s more than likely you are scanning the ground for twitching, black ears, or the swish of a spotted tail. Generally big cat characteristics. Squirrels go ballistic and impalas bark, alerting you to the presence of a hunter in the midst. Unless you are an avid bird watcher, it […]
The Lion, the Ranger and the Wardrobe
You’ve probably ingested numerous descriptive vignettes about the mind-blowing scenery and abundance of wildlife scattered throughout the Kruger. And you’ve no doubt been flooded with a cluster of animal photos and videos via social media. The online world creates the perfect visual for you. What the online world cannot do is provide a smell for […]
Week in Pics: Big Cat Extravaganza ! White Lions & Leopards
The traverse around nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot should be renamed “Lion Central”. This week we experienced lion sightings that would leave the Guiness book of Records in awe. The highlight of the week was our white lion sighting, which happened on both the morning and evening game drive. Both sightings happened close […]
Trilogy Lion Bags Himself 2 White Lionesses!
When game drive takes place in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, you know you’re in for a treat when it comes to lion sightings. Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp have reported sightings of the legendary Ross Pride, the Trilogy Lion coalition, and Ross breakaway lionesses all within the last week or 2. Then […]
VIDEO: Ross Pride Attempts Warthog Kill
The Ross Pride has returned to their old territory now that Chuck and Larry (adult Ross Pride males) have grown up and been ousted into the wild world on their own. It seems that the pride of 7 is getting settled after killing 2 warthogs a few days ago, and then attempting to kill another warthog yesterday morning. What’s […]
Lions of nDzuti : Beauty and the Beast
The River pride was the dominant pride of lions who traversed the nDzuti Safari Camp territory. Lead by a fearless warrior who fought to keep his pride alive, this king spent his time fighting off youngsters from neighbouring prides attempting to to oust him. The lone warrior fathered 10 healthy cubs and the burgeoning River […]
nDzuti Giraffe court in the act
The team from nDzuti Safari Camp stumbled upon a flirtatious moment between a male and female giraffe. The male was in the process of courting his potential mate by displaying an elegant “neck” dance, which involves a rhythmic swaying of necks. The entire courting action between giraffes is quite spectacular to watch. Gentle by nature, […]
The Return of the Ross Pride
You read right… The Ross Pride is back in old territory, deep in the Klaserie! It is with bated breath that we post this announcement, because we all know this is the wild and anything can happen. The 3 Trilogy lions that chased this pride away over a year ago are a formidable trio, but […]
Week in Pics: Slithering Snakes and Breeding Beasts
This week we have seen an abundance of snakes, breeding herds of mammals and big cats mating. The season of activity is upon us ! The team at Africa on Foot had a rather close encounter with the deadly black mamba snake and Judy from nDzuti Safari Camp saw a potent boomslang casually wrapped around […]
