Watching the Birth of a Giraffe
Umkumbe Safari Lodge was the scene of yet another historical wildlife moment. This time, there were no graphic moments where the life of an unsuspecting steenbok came to an end, but rather it was the start of a new life. During the course of last week we witnessed a giraffe being born. A nurturing and […]
Week in Pics: Feline Fun and Feasts
This week has been incredible in terms of feline sightings. Leopards and lions have come out to play; and we can barely keep up with the ranger reports. The two Ross pride breakaway females, who dominate the Klaserie, have been seen on a daily basis. The rangers from Umkumbe are loving their game drives because […]
Nottens Female Leopard Kills Baboon
Leopards ambush their prey and rely on the element of surprise to capture their intended victim. These fearless big cats grapple and wrestle their prey after pouncing on their back. They tear their victim with their fore-claws and bite them around the throat in an attempt to break their neck, making it a swift death […]
Hercules Lion Pride & The Trilogy Dine Together
The Trilogy is a coalition of 3 male lions who traverse the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. They’re either caught wreaking havoc with unsuspecting lions, stealing kills or mating with various lionesses. They have no fear and seek to dominate. At the moment, the Trilogy are at the acme of their reign of dominance in the […]
10 Whacky Facts About the Cape Buffalo
The Cape buffalo is often referred to as the “mafia” of the animal kingdom because of its steely gaze and unnerving demeanor that makes you squirm in your seat. They are the debt collectors of the Kruger, the strong silent types who aren’t fond of those interrupting their daily routine. And they’re one of the […]
Week in Pics: Wildlife Mashup
The week in pictures is a collection of our favourite wildlife images taken during the week. The problem is selecting the images, especially when you’ve had a bumper week. This week we’ve had phenomenal big cat sightings at our Kruger camps. A lone cheetah was spotted relaxing in its natural habitat in the heart of […]
White Dam Leopard Spotted with Cubs
We have breaking news. Bradley Chambers, a ranger from Umkumbe Safari Lodge, came across White Dam and her cubs. White Dam is a shy female leopard who often traverses the Umkumbe territory. She has plenty of battle scars and prefers to remain hidden in thickets of vegetation as opposed to exposing herself on the open […]
Single, Spotted, Female: Cheetah in Klaserie
There is no denying it, the last couple of days have been an absolute dream for any safari goer, and right here in the Klaserie is where all the action is happening. After an exciting lion-chase that took place one morning, guests settled down to a special breakfast set up in the bush, but unbeknownst to them (and […]
Male Leopard Spotted in Broad Daylight
Leopards are graceful, nocturnal predators who move silently through the night in search of their next meal. They often spend the hottest part of the day resting to conserve their much needed energy. If you are on a game drive then look up – you’ll often see them sloped over a branch of a tall […]
