Three’s a Crowd : Ezulwini Leopard Extravaganza
Game viewing in Africa is an unpredictable affair. In the space of an hour you might get to witness a predator kill and see the big five. The next day you might only see a herd of anxious impala. This is why a safari is a complete adventure. Your game ranger and tracker study the […]
Ross Pride Breakaway Lionesses FINALLY Find a Meal
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs states that humans are motivated by basic physiological needs, one of which is food. This certainly rings true in the animal kingdom – the fight for food and survival is tough. Only the strong survive! On Saturday night, the hungry Ross Pride lionesses satisfied one of their primary needs by taking […]
Valentine’s Day : 4 Monogamous Animals Seen on Safari
The plump little cherub with his single heart-shaped arrow will be making his annual appearance on the 14th February. Every year, without fail, Cupid appears on just about every piece of paraphernalia. In our eager world of consumerism, we lap it up and keep Cupid in business. Welcome to Valentine’s day, a day when many […]
Week in Pictures : Wildlife Photos Compiled with Love
We had to throw in the word “love” in our title given that it’s Valentine’s day on Sunday. Overly commercialised, somewhat cheesy and over-the-top; but yet another reason to celebrate our love…of nature ! We actually have something special in store for you this Valentine’s day, so check in again on the 14th to find out how […]
Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Balule Nature Reserve
The Balule Nature Reserve is one of the Greater Kruger’s hidden gems. Untouched by commercialism and sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park ; the Balule certainly deserves a place in the crème de la crème of safari guides. The Balule is home to the big five. The Olifants River courses through the reserve, which creates […]
nThambo Tree Camp Feedback from Mike & Fiona
Mike and Fiona Clark are regular guests at nThambo Tree Camp in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. The first time they arrived at nThambo, they fell hopelessly in love with the idea of sleeping in wooden treehouses. They return twice a year to escape the English weather and get their safari fix. Here is an […]
Week in Pics : The Day of the Leopard
The festive season bought a flurry of activity to the Klaserie, despite the looming drought and lack of steady rainfall. The past few years the Klaserie has enjoyed consistent rainfall during the Summer season, but the change in climate is evident in the behaviour from plains game to the big game at the top of […]
Africa on Foot Chef: Natasha Mazini
Animated and endlessly cheerful, Natasha Mazini is an uplifting spirit at Africa on Foot where she works as an energetic chef, perfecting the recipe for South Africa’s famous malva pudding. The bush camp kitchen is always alive with chatter and laughter, as the tempting aromas of sizzling bacon and home-baked quiches fill the air. You can […]
Lady Leopard, Cleo, Eyes out Impala
What a weekend it’s been! It’s probably best to start off with saying that we had 3 leopard sightings in 3 days. How fortunate for us that these elusive beauties were out and about at the same time as we were. Guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp also enjoyed scenes of elephant, […]
