Week in Pics: It’s a Wildlife Wrap ! Goodbye 2015.
This week we’re bringing you an early edition of “Week in Pics”. The festive season is in full swing and we’ll be taking a few days break to recover from an abundant year of wildlife sightings. Our wildlife will carry on as per usual and we have little doubt we’ll be reigning in the new […]
Behind the Scenes at a Bush Braai
There’s nothing quite like dining in the wild after finishing an incredible game drive in the private Klaserie Nature Reserve. Every now and then, when the weather allows it (summer thunderstorms are regular!) our teams from both Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp head out to a clearing in the bushveld and arrange a scenic […]
A Visual Walk Through Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Renown videographers and photographers Shannon Benson (aka Shannon Wild) and Russell MacLaughlin have based themselves at Umkumbe Safari Lodge for the next few days. We’re pretty sure Mauritz, Marius, Nicki and Bradley will ensure they get the opportunity to photograph the big cats of Sabi Sand. But, in the meantime, Shannon has put together a […]
Recent Sabi Sand Lion Sightings from Umkumbe
The Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger is one of the most sought after safari destinations in South Africa. Home to the big five and an abundance of big cat species, it’s certainly a cat fanatics dream destination. All of our Sabi Sand lion updates and big cat sightings occur within the […]
Week in Pictures: The Mighty Jungle
“In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight” is a well known and inspiring line from the song in Disney’s, The Lion King. Everyone knows the tune, but less people know that it was originally written and sung in Zulu, by South African artist, Solomon Linda. It was called Mbube meaning ‘lion’, and it was […]
Top 3 Videos of the Week: Excellence at Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge
It’s time to celebrate and indulge in the excellence of Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge, a hidden gem within the Balule Nature Reserve. This week’s top 3 videos highlight a variety of experiences when on safari in the Balule. A safari is not only about tracking wildlife but it’s also about the scenery and feeling cocooned by […]
A Fight, Theft & Kill: Sabi Lions Cause Mayhem
We all know that the Sabi Sand is a huge drawcard for visitors due to its big cat sightings and incredible landscape. The ever-changing lion pride dynamics, the absolute rawness of nature and witnessing the extreme line between life and death are experiences which happen while on safari. Watching a lion pride stalk and take-down […]
Top 5 Videos of the Week: A Walk Through Our Camps
You’ve ogled over videos and photo albums of wild animals, hypnotic sunsets and incredible game drives. But what does it feel like to go on safari? And what do the lodges look like? How close is the swimming pool to your bedroom? These are all valid questions, often not answered until you arrive at camp. […]
3 Trilogy Male Lions for nThambo Tree Camp
Merciful rain poured down last night after some very hot temperatures yesterday and everyone at nThambo Tree Camp rose with the excitement of a morning game drive in cooler weather. As it turned out, we weren’t the only ones eager to get out and about! The notorious Trilogy male lions were spotted near Jason’s Dam […]
