Trilogy Males feast on giraffe

Guests at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp were treated to a fantastic sighting of the Trilogy Males feasting on a male giraffe. The rangers had noticed the giraffe looking worse for wear and feared that it would not last long. The Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp rangers suspect that the Trilogy […]

Cute Videos of Baby Hippo, Elephant and Giraffe

Who doesn’t love the “cuteness” factor when it comes to wildlife? Dave Jackson has captured a few precious moments on camera of an elephant, giraffe and hippo calf eagerly discovering the world around them. These videos were filmed at nDzuti Safari Camp in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. The dam, which is close to nDzuti, […]

Connecting with the Elephants of the Klaserie

It’s winter here in the Klaserie and the breeding herds of elephants are in abundance. Winter time means that the vegetation is sparse and water sources are scarce. The once lush green thickets have turned into dry, amber colour grasses and wildlife becomes desperate for water. This is the season when our wonderful pachyderms, the […]

5 Fun Facts About the Flap-Neck Chameleon

A few days ago we shared a video of the flap-neck chameleon on our social media channels. Spotting a chameleon always proves to be a highlight of any night game drive. They are tricky to spot because of their mottled green camouflage which ensures they’re well-hidden. Rangers always seem to have fun trying to see […]

The Trilogy of Lions are Causing Drama for the Ross Pride

There’s a buzz in the air in the vicinity of nThambo Tree Camp. Daily we are receiving updates about how the “Trilogy” of male lions are slowly creeping their way into the Ross Pride territory. It was subtle at first and now they are being quite bolshy about their intentions. Initially they appeared skittish with […]

Rare Photos of the Lion Trilogy Posing a Threat to the Ross Males

We promised you a lion update of what was happening in and around the nThambo and Africa on Foot territory. It appears that this trilogy of lions we spoke about in a previous blog post are here to stay. Mike and Fiona, our repeat guests at nThambo, captured unbelievable photos of these three big beasts. […]

We Have Named the New White Lion Cub Xihangu

We have finally named the new white lion cub born into the Ross Pride of lions. White lions are a rare species and need to be revered. Therefore the cub’s name needed to bear significant meaning. It was Enoch who spotted the cub while out on a game drive with Darryn and Africa on Foot. […]

New White Lion Cub in the Kruger’s Klaserie

Spotting a white lion in the wild is one of the most rare sightings for guests on safari in the Kruger.  There are many spiritual connotations attached to a sighting of white lion because it is believed to be a reincarnation of spirirual masters. Whatever your belief, seeing a white lion roaming freely in the […]

Meet Chad and Kelly: New Lodge Managers at nThambo

  Gawie and Yolandi did a fantastic job of running the nThambo Tree Camp in the Klaserie. With their infectious nature, welcoming persona and creative ideas; they made sure guests left nThambo wanting to return. Both Gawie and Yolandi left nThambo to work in the Marakele National Park. New lodge managers, Chad and Kelly, have […]