by Nicole Walker | Apr 28, 2023 | Big 5, Bush Walk, Environment, Featured Articles, Game Drive, ranger, Wild encounters
Kapama Private Game Reserve, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife, is the esteemed host for this year’s Safari Guide of the Year Awards. With its commitment to conservation, exceptional guest experiences, and dedication to the preservation of...
by Nicole Walker | Feb 15, 2023 | Big 5, Environment, Featured Articles, Game Drive, Leopard, Rhino, Wild Dogs, Wild encounters, Zebra
It was difficult to assess how long the wild dogs had already been on Kapama when we received word they had been seen. As roamers, they can cover over 50km within a single day and we were not sure if they would stay for a while or move on again as they are not...
by Nicole Walker | Nov 3, 2022 | Big 5, Environment, Featured Articles, Game Drive, Leopard, Rhino, Wild encounters
Every new rhino born into the world is an incredible thing and worth celebrating. Furthermore, we love sharing hero stories of animals who have fought to survive even the worst circumstances. Being a nature reserve, conserving and protecting our wildlife and...
by Nicole Walker | Aug 22, 2022 | Big 5, conservation, Environment, Featured Articles, Hippo, Hippopotamus, Lion, Wild encounters
Everyone knows the lion is the king of the jungle, or “the bush is” … but is he really? Seeing a male lion out on patrol is always an incredible moment for guests while on safari. What made this particular sighting even more special was this lion had a...
by Nicole Walker | Jul 29, 2022 | Big 5, conservation, Environment, Featured Articles, Lion, Wild encounters
Lions have always been one of the favourites among the Big 5 animals in Africa. At Kapama Private Game Reserve, we have three female breeding prides. There are two dominant male brothers, often referred to as the Hoedspruit males working together as a coalition, who...
by Nicole Walker | Jun 30, 2022 | Big 5, Buffalo Camp, Elephant, Featured Articles, General
The great giant of Africa is the largest land mammal. These gentle giants can weigh up to 6000 kg for the bulls and females can weigh more than 3600kg. Even with all this weight, you will struggle to hear them as they move between the trees. Their soft padded feet...
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