Tuskers Birding Checklist: Special Features!
Now you might think that just because these creatures don’t have a mane and an earth-shattering roar that they are somewhat less worthy of the hours we spend watching them; however, birds are decidedly more interesting than watching sleeping lions snore! Twitchers, as we are called, are fascinated by birds and their behaviour. An undeniable flutter […]
Meet Em Gatland, Wildlife Photographer
Em Gatland has a unique way of looking at the wild world around her and her unwavering passion shines through in the work she produces. Em’s photos reflect the true spirit of Africa, an Africa that is filled with emotion, passion, turbulence and warm heartedness. Anyone can take a photo, but injecting emotion into each shot truly […]
Interview with Innocent, the Manager of Xobega Island Camp
Innocent Modise, with his friendly demeanour and warm smile is the perfect addition to Xobega Island Camp. With his range of expertise in the tourism industry, local knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry; Innocent was the obvious choice to fulfill the role as Xobega Island Camp’s manager. Innocent looks after the day-today running of […]
Breakaway Lionesses Reunite!
We all love a happy ending, and last week we were confronted with the possibility of losing one of the Ross Breakaway lionesses, only to discover both lionesses well and side-by-side over the weekend and again this morning. This is how the story went… Last week, Africa on Foot guide, Greg Moran, found the older of […]
A Big Hello to Mambiri the Male Leopard at Umkumbe
Two unidentified leopards traversed their way onto Umkumbe territory, giving no indication of where they were headed. Like ghosts in the night and passing ships, the elusive disappeared without a trace. Both leopards were seen on different occasions and sightings were sporadic. There are often random sightings of new leopards and ones that don’t hang around […]
Snake Eating Bird’s Egg Seen on Safari with nThambo
This is a fantastic example of how unpredictable a game drive can be, and how paying attention to the signs and sounds of the bush can lead to an epic, once-in-a-lifetime sighting! Regular guests, Mike and Fiona Clark, are back at their familiar holiday spot in the Klaserie – nThambo Tree Camp. After plenty of […]
Week in Pictures: African Nostalgia
It’s a tough job having to select the best photographic captures of the week; sifting through folders of outstanding safari moments and bookmarking the ones that evoke emotion, admiration, and nostalgia. We are tasked with the job of flipping through albums of wildlife action caught on camera, sunsets that warm the soul, and quiet moments shared […]
Safari to the Khwai Riverfront from Tuskers Bush Camp
Khwai is a dusty little town on the north-eastern edge of Moremi Game Reserve, set among the winding waterways, floodplains and swamps of the river of the same name. It is a little slice of rural Botswana, full of all the usual trappings: dogs and chickens and small children going to and from school, old […]
Buffalo and Hippo Share Waterhole at Umkumbe
The large aquatic beasts and formidable bovids decided to enjoy a civil drink together at a waterhole close to the Umkumbe property. Renown for their big cat sightings and unique predator activity; the Sabi Sand is a premier reserve classified as a hotspot for wildlife. Today, we’ve pushed the big cats to the background and have allowed […]
