A tribute to the Black Mambas APU on World Rhino Day
Every day should hold some reminder to the world that our wildlife is in danger, and that animals such as rhinos are dropping like flies in areas that are meant to protect them. Sadly, this is the reality due to the incomprehensible demand for rhino horn that is engulfing the Kruger Park’s population of rhino […]
9 Lions want in on a buffalo kill in Klaserie
A huge amount of lion activity went down yesterday morning, and this time it wasn’t of the ‘two cute cubs’ variety… The Ross breakaway lionesses (one of whom is a new mother) and two of the Trilogy males were found by the nThambo Tree Camp dream team, Matt and Isaak. The foursome was found feeding off […]
Goshawk Poaching Prey from a Honey Badger
The Kalahari is a place where some of the most interesting relationships between different species is revealed. There is evidence of symbiosis all over the bush, but somewhat famously, the honey badger provides for a variety of different species as it goes about its business foraging through the Kalahari scrub. On a mobile journey with Afrika […]
Lioness seen carrying her tiny cubs
Well, our pregnant lioness from the Ross breakaway duo has indeed given birth to cubs after sporting a very heavy belly about a month ago. We reported seeing her on numerous occasions indulging in some buffalo and then some warthog with her sister and a third unknown lioness. The Trilogy males have mated with both […]
Week in Pictures: It’s a Wild World
The week has drawn to a close, but the action doesn’t stop out here in the bush where life is delightfully unpredictable. Yesterday morning, guests at nThambo Tree Camp headed out for their morning game drive in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve when the bush offered up something most incredible: a mother lioness was seen […]
Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Umkumbe Safari Lodge is the ideal lodge for guests seeking an affordable and authentic experience, where you don’t compromise on game viewing. Located in one of South Africa’s sought after pristine reserves in the heart of the Greater Kruger, it certainly sets the standard in terms of game viewing. The lodge is located on the […]
VIDEO: Ross lioness kills honey badger
WARNING: Graphic content. Guests of Africa on Foot witnessed a once in a lifetime sighting the other day. While watching the three Ross lionesses, one of them stared intently into the night. Suddenly she lunged forward and pounced on an unsuspecting honey badger behind some thick foliage. After a few moments rangers Mike Beard and […]
Week in Pics: Klaserie’s Gentle Creatures
The past few weeks have been dominated by big cat sightings and predator kills. There has been much excitement about the possible shift in lion pride dynamics within the Klaserie. The Ross pride breakaway females were seen sharing a kill with an older, unknown lioness and all of this big cat bravado has been documented […]
Observing a Rare Pangolin in the Wild
The pangolin is a somewhat shy and solitary nocturnal creature endemic to Asia and Africa. Due to worldwide poaching and the illegal trade of wildlife, the pangolin is now on the endangered species list. These animals are incredibly difficult to spot in the wild because of their neurotic tendency to skirt away when approached. Their […]
