Lions of the Maseke : Lionesses, Sub-adults and The Bushveld Kings

Maseke Male Coalition

A couple months back we introduced you to a coalition of 6 burly male lions that we know as the “Maseke Males”. These lions patrol their turf with vigour and appear to be in elite physical condition, with two older males seemingly dominating the rest. Our sightings have included the full pride of boys, and then […]

The Western Pride of Lions Visits the Klaserie

Western Pride of Lions

2 healthy and proud lionesses led a pride of 7 lithe sub-adult lions through the sparse crunchy brown thickets in search of prey. They were spotted late September and visibility was 100% due to the thinning bushveld, the hallmark of late winter in the Klaserie. It was the time of year when sporadic sprouts of […]

Why Choose the Okavango Delta as a Safari Destination?

Xaxaba Fishing

There are numerous reasons to go on safari in the The Okavango Delta.  The high concentration of game, the remoteness, the mind-blowing scenery, the scarcity of tourists and the friendly locals are just a few reasons to head to Africa’s gleaming water paradise. The Okavango Delta is actually is the world’s largest inland delta comprising an intricate network of […]

Week in Pics : Our Images Do the Talking

Xaxaba Crocodile

Monday is upon us, and the bushveld is buzzing with activity. Many of us break for the weekend, but the bushveld doesn’t sleep. It thrives 24/7 with endless ruthless tales of predators stripping herds of their young ones, arboreal creatures hiding out in their woody habitats, elephants splashing in waterholes, scavengers seeking out a bushveld […]

Safari Adventure Activities at Xaxaba Island Camp

Xaxaba Mokoro Sunsets

Xaxaba Mobile Camp is a prime destination not only for game viewing, but also for water safari activities. The island brings you so close to the wild, and is a place in time never to be forgotten. The adventure lovers will never want to leave this remote spot of paradise. Here are the safari adventure […]

Week in Pics : Bushveld Solitude as December Descends

Xaxaba Island Camp Sunset

December is descending upon us faster than a leopard ambushes its prey. The silly season is  approaching, and with it comes plenty of mass marketing, enticing jingles and manic behaviour from humans. This is the time of year to indulge in the solitude of the bushveld and observe the natural life that continues to unfold despite […]

Klaserie Wild Dogs Displace Leopard from Kill

Leopard with Kill

Two species. One sighting. Both vastly different in their take down of quarry and execution of kill tactics. This is the story of how local leopardess Ross Dam had her fragmented carcass stolen by a pack of unscrupulous wild dogs. Only the marula tree where she sought refuge will know the true version of events […]

Week in Pics : Landscapes, Predators and Plains Game

Impala Cross the Road

This week we’ve enjoyed a slew of interesting photos emerging from our camps and lodges. The thunderstorms are rolling in, which is a clear indicator that summer is approaching. With the new season rapidly encroaching, the skies above beginning to shift; bringing in 3 dimensional cloud cover and backgrounds ideal for wildlife photography. Needless to say, […]

Game Drives in Moremi : Wildlife Videos

Mankwe Tented Retreat Game Drives

  Mankwe Tented Retreat sits on the outskirts of two prime game viewing destinations – the Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta. The Moremi juts into the water wonderland of the Delta, and is renowned for its phenomenal big cat sightings and prolific wildlife. If you combine a stay at Mankwe with an activity-based […]