A Leopardess, a Cub and a Kill
“While we were out game drive we noticed an abandoned leopard kill nestled in the fork of the tree. In that moment we knew that our rosette patterned cats would re-appear to continue their feast. It was just a matter of time. We had no idea which of our leopards made the kill, but we […]
VIDEO: Lion cub caught playing with lioness’ tail
The Ross Breakaway lion cubs are quite the sensation around Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. After a few days of quiet concern for the cubs’ wellbeing, the two 6-week olds have been having a whale of a time playing together out in the open. The two lionesses are so habituated to the game […]
Heartwarming Sighting of Lion Cubs and Porcupettes
Just less than a week ago two tawny bundles of fluff bumbled their way out of the thickets and into the open, surprising both guests and rangers. Observing two adorable lion cubs making a cameo appearance was certainly a highlight of the week. Cubs appear to be in good condition and they’re displaying the typical […]
nThambo in the middle of the action during a lion kill
We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to show our guests what the wild is all about. It’s a responsibility and a privilege. Any game ranger and guide would agree. Each day there is something new to see, and we might not always see what we expect, but when we are watching lions stalking […]
African Painted Dogs Return to Our Turf
The African painted dog is a gregarious canine species that lives in closely knit packs. There’s an alpha pair who lead the pack and the rest of the dogs have a tightly woven bond which is evident in their co-operative breeding habits. The entire family is involved in rearing the young pups. This nomadic species […]
The death of an old Ross Pride lioness
It has been confirmed that one of the old Ross Pride lionesses has succumb to her ripe age and old injuries that left her battered and fighting to survive in the harsh world of lions in the wild. You’ll remember her from her brave attack on a honey badger – footage that was both breath-taking and […]
Week in Pictures: All things wild and wonderful
At the end of each week we like to ease into the weekend with a collection of wildlife snaps taken in the pristine safari regions of the Greater Kruger and Botswana. This week is no different, and as usual we have been lucky enough to enjoy a variety of fantastic game viewing all the way from […]
The Ross Pride lions share a warthog
This morning held a lot of excitement for guests occupying the nThambo Tree Camp game viewer as Matt pulled up to a sighting of the Ross Pride doing what they do best: specialising in warthog hunting! This pride has a lot of history with the ferocious hogs of the Klaserie; sometimes the lions walk away with […]
Leopards Galore at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp!
What a weekend it’s been! No, we are not referring to the kickoff of the Rugby World Cup, but instead to the unbelievable number of leopard interactions that have taken place right in front of our eyes here in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Guide at Africa on Foot, Mike Beard, recounts the last 3 […]
