Week in Pictures : Wildlife Seek Water Sources
The mighty sun has been out in full force in the Kruger and temperatures have reached an uncomfortable 40 degrees celsius. The landscape is shifting before our eyes and wildlife have been flocking to available water sources, which are scarce. Certain species of wildlife thrives in these kinds of conditions and plenty of arid plant life […]
How South Africa’s Drought has affected the Klaserie
Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp owner, Courteney Blunden, has spent many years in the bush, witnessing the coming and going of the seasons. Water is essential to life, and the current drought in South Africa has had an undeniable effect on the animals in the Klaserie, but all is not lost. Take a […]
Collective Nouns : Animals in the Kruger
From the back of the vehicle, under the disguise of his sparkling new just-bought-for-safari pith helmet, Hugh Cooper-Higginbotham shouted, “Hey ranger, look at that bloat of hippo, crash of rhino and band of mongoose”. You’re probably wondering how Hugh had such insight into the linguistic depths of wildlife nouns. It’s no mystery. Hugh’s linguistic skills […]
Lions Chase Hyenas & Wild Dogs Off Their Kill
The location of the lion kill was full of activity yesterday afternoon. With hyenas getting into position to get a piece the buffalo carcass, we were anticipating a bit of snarling from both the Ross Breakaways and the clan of scavengers, but what we weren’t anticipating was the arrival of a pack of wild dogs! […]
Ross Breakaway Lioness Beaten Up by Hercules Pride
Guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp witnessed the true power of the Ross Breakaway lionesses after watching them feast on a large female buffalo today. These two are adept warthog hunters, and second to that, they’ve been on the scene of many buffalo kills. Often, these kills are aided by the strength […]
A closer look at leopards of the Klaserie
Leopards are territorial, just like lions, but unlike lions, they are solitary cats and choose to live alone, only pairing up to mate. Leopards are also usually nocturnal, and they are notoriously elusive, quick, camouflaged, and stealthy, making them some of the more difficult creatures to spot in the wild. The Klaserie is home to […]
Week in Pics: A Kruger Kaleidoscope of Colours
When you go on safari to the Kruger, a kaleidoscope of colour awaits. The fawn and tawny hues of lions, colourful plumes on birds, blood red sunsets and khaki-green landscapes combine to produce an incredible palette of natural paints. You’ll see hues and tints you probably can’t pinpoint on any colour spectrum. The interior design […]
Week in Pictures: 2016 Begins with a Bang!
A week into the new year, and things are looking promising! Despite the almost unbearable heat waves sweeping South Africa, 2016 has kicked off with a bang. The Olifants River at Ezulwini is an offer the elephants can’t refuse, and they have been seen enjoying the sweet riverside reeds, alongside buffalo and waterbuck, which are […]
All in a Morning Spent on Safari in Klaserie!
The Klaserie is desperate for rain, as is the rest of South Africa. During this time of unusual drought, the creatures of Kruger gravitate towards reliable sources of water, so it’s no surprise that Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp found this lone bull elephant drinking from Jason’s Dam. He was accompanied by a […]
