The Week in Pictures – Lions of Savuti, a dwarf mongoose and The Treehouse

Kevin has been hard at work visiting all the camps, and below are some of the highlights.              

New Lion Cubs Born in the Kalahari

A pregnant lioness is seen striving against the harsh semi-arid desert conditions trying to find a potential den site for her unborn cubs. She eventually finds a safe haven in a thicket of vegetation just 4 km outside of the Haina Kalahari Lodge. A few weeks later, she gives birth to 4 lion cubs. Needless […]

The Wildlife of the Haina Kalahari Lodge

The Kalahari has been a buzzing with wildlife activity in recent weeks. The rangers at Haina Kalahari Lodge have managed to collate a series of images of the local wildlife inhabitants in and around camp. Below are a few of the more common species found in abundance throughout the expansive and mysterious Kalahari. Cheetahs of […]

Kings of the Kalahari Make Their Mark at Haina Kalahari Lodge

The black-maned lions that roam freely through the Central Kalahari Game Reserve are tough predators who traverse the barren desert landscapes in search of prey. Their distinctive presence is foreboding and unpredictable. They’re the true kings of the Kalahari. These lions are not used to game vehicles and shy away from the presence of humans. […]

LIVE Safari Diary: Day Trip into the Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Cue day 2. This morning was another glorious early morning wake-up call. I say glorious with a hint of sarcasm and air of trepidation. Why? Well, my wake-up call was at 5:00. The agenda for the day – traverse the endless plains of the remote Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) in the hopes of finding […]