Umkumbe Leopard & Lion Update from Mauritz
During the course of the week we shared Marius Zeilinga’s images from his game drives. This week, we’re focussing on Mauritz Senekal’s series of crowd pleasing photographs taken in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve; a haven for a variety of wildlife. Mauritz is a ranger at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, which is a gem of an […]
The Week in Pictures: Best in Show
This week, it’s photography’s Best in Show from our safari camps in the Greater Kruger Park and Botswana. With so much to see and everywhere to look, it doesn’t take a lot for the Average Jo to recognise the natural beauty that abounds in regions like the Okavango Delta, the Olifants River, the vast Klaserie, and […]
White Dam the Leopardess Visits One of the Rangers
We think it’s time for a leopard update from Umkumbe Safari Lodge. This week we introduce Tatowa, wow you with photos of Mxabene and leave you in awe of White Dam’s antics. The highlight of our leopard update is the surprise visit from White Dam. Just to remind you, White Dam is a leopardess who […]
Leopard Drama: Warthog Wallow is Smitten with Mxabene
Two weeks ago guests from Umkumbe Safari Lodge witnessed an incredible leopard event that we’ve jotted as “one for the books”. White Dam and her two cubs killed an impala. Despite their innate hunting skills and finely tuned stalking methods, leopards often prove to be an easy target for pesky hyenas! In this instance, a […]
11 Curious Wild Dog Pups Seen at Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Due to human/animal conflict, habitat fragmentation and a host of natural infectious diseases; the African wild dog has become an endangered species. Fondly referred to as “painted dogs’, these canines are a delight to witness in the wild. Knowing that you are viewing an endangered species happily living and roaming free in the wild is […]
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 […]
Week in Pictures: Big Cat Crazy
It’s the end of another week in the bush and we’ve skimmed the cream off the top of 4 safari camps that have outdone themselves with sightings this week. The Greater Kruger lion activity is out of this world, and we can’t wait to watch new alliances develop and unfold, plus, we’re expecting the arrival […]
Sabi Sand Leopard Update from Umkumbe Rangers
The rangers from Umkumbe Safari Lodge are at the forefront of the scoop when it comes to leopard happenings within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Our efficient khaki clad rangers, who are talented wildlife photographers, have been hard at work feeding back information to the office based digital team. The Sabi region is leopard central, […]
