Ross Pride vs NEW Trilogy of Lions: Next Few Days Could Be Crucial

  When I was in the Klaserie drinking those drams of whisky with the Ross Pride of lions; I felt like there was something missing – and it wasn’t ice in my drink. While watching the pride relaxing in the thicket it became clear what was missing – the two dominant leaders, The Good and […]

Video of the Southern Pride of Lions in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

When Dave Jackson spent time at Umkumbe Safari Lodge in January this year, in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, he was lucky enough to video the famous southern pride of lions. The mega-pride has grown in size and is currently 28 members strong. Four of the females gave birth to 12 new cubs and […]

New Lion Cubs Born in the Kalahari

A pregnant lioness is seen striving against the harsh semi-arid desert conditions trying to find a potential den site for her unborn cubs. She eventually finds a safe haven in a thicket of vegetation just 4 km outside of the Haina Kalahari Lodge. A few weeks later, she gives birth to 4 lion cubs. Needless […]

Hair-Raising Situation with a Puff Adder in the Kruger

Ranger Kevin Maclaughlin, from nThambo Tree Camp, came face to face with a venomous puff adder. Being an avid photographer and passionate herpetologist, he decided to get up close and personal with this beautiful creature. Dave Jackson captured this hair-raising situation with a puff adder in the Kruger on video. No injuries were sustained during […]

Drinking Glen Grant Whisky with Lions in Africa

I never drink whisky and when I do, it’s normally mixed with coke. I never hang out with lions and when I do, I don’t normally drink whisky. Especially not Glen Grant single malt Scotch whisky. Ok, let me back track a bit and briefly tell you how we ended up drinking whisky with lions […]

Have you Ever Heard a Hyena Laughing?

Have you ever heard a hyena laughing? If not, then you need to watch this video. I have played this clip over and over; and I giggle every time.  I have never heard hyena cackle like this while attempting to steal prey.  At night you will hear hyenas making that familiar whooping sound; but to […]

Enjoy a Bush Breakfast in the Kruger

Yesterday was our last day at nDzuti Safari Camp. There is always a sense of sadness that descends upon you when you leave a lodge. The camaraderie around the campfire at night, the lessons learned while on a game drive and the new-found friends are just a few of the things that make you want […]

Photos from Our Game Drive at nDzuti

Here are a few snapshots from last night’s game drive at nDzuti. We managed to spot hippo walking out of a dam, giraffe and a rather anxious rhino.  While we were sitting around the campfire after our game drive, we noticed jackal, hyena and honey badgers at the waterhole. The nDzuti waterhole has seen a […]

LIVE Safari Diary: We Grace nDzuti with our presence

While sitting at the back of the open-topped Land Rover, Zeena looked at me with a sense of wonderment and exclaimed, “Ag. When you smell that smell you know you have ARRIVED.” Zeena and I are currently staying at nDzuti Safari Camp in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. This is the second time we have […]