Lady Leopards, Tatowa and White Dam

It’s no secret that the Sabi Sand is leopard territory. There are various big cat stories that have come out of this prestigious Kruger Park reserve over the years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Umkumbe Safari Lodge, enviously located overlooking the Sand River and the population of elephants, buffalo, and waterbuck that […]
Africa on Foot Maintenance Man: Alfred Cuambe

There’s no denying that a lot goes on behind the scenes to make any safari lodge run like a well-oiled machine. Africa on Foot is sewn together delicately by a team of people who do their jobs well. One of those people is Alfred Cuambe; a Mozambican firecracker whose role as Head of Maintenance includes fighting […]
New Lions Seen on Game Drive in Klaserie

We know the Trilogy males, we know the Ross Pride, and we know the Ross split-off prides, being the Ross Breakaway females and the Hercules Pride. We can count on any and all of these prides to make an appearance on our immediate traverse regularly as all of their territories criss cross the area, while […]
Week in Pics: It’s a Wildlife Wrap ! Goodbye 2015.

This week we’re bringing you an early edition of “Week in Pics”. The festive season is in full swing and we’ll be taking a few days break to recover from an abundant year of wildlife sightings. Our wildlife will carry on as per usual and we have little doubt we’ll be reigning in the new […]
Behind the Scenes at a Bush Braai

There’s nothing quite like dining in the wild after finishing an incredible game drive in the private Klaserie Nature Reserve. Every now and then, when the weather allows it (summer thunderstorms are regular!) our teams from both Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp head out to a clearing in the bushveld and arrange a scenic […]
Recent Sabi Sand Lion Sightings from Umkumbe

The Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger is one of the most sought after safari destinations in South Africa. Home to the big five and an abundance of big cat species, it’s certainly a cat fanatics dream destination. All of our Sabi Sand lion updates and big cat sightings occur within the […]
Top 3 Videos of the Week: Excellence at Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge

It’s time to celebrate and indulge in the excellence of Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge, a hidden gem within the Balule Nature Reserve. This week’s top 3 videos highlight a variety of experiences when on safari in the Balule. A safari is not only about tracking wildlife but it’s also about the scenery and feeling cocooned by […]
Week in Pics: Lions are Loving the Festive Season

Whatever your denomination, or lack thereof, there’s no denying that there’s an air of festivity surrounding us. It seems our wildlife is getting involved in celebrating the silly season. We’ve seen some strange animal species hanging out together in the echoing darkness of the Kruger. Crocodiles, hippos and buffalo are sharing their space, the lions […]
3 Trilogy Male Lions for nThambo Tree Camp

Merciful rain poured down last night after some very hot temperatures yesterday and everyone at nThambo Tree Camp rose with the excitement of a morning game drive in cooler weather. As it turned out, we weren’t the only ones eager to get out and about! The notorious Trilogy male lions were spotted near Jason’s Dam […]