by Nicole Walker | Feb 21, 2018 | Big 5, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Lion, Nature, Wild encounters
Not too long ago, while out on a game drive, as we drove past the bird hide one of my guests pointed to something in the distance and asked: “ Francois, what is that?” A memorable smile crossed my face and I began to remember that wonderful story… The morning started...
by Nicole Walker | Feb 13, 2018 | Big 5, Competitions, Featured Articles, Giraffe, Leopard, Lion, Wild encounters
Currently, in its third consecutive year, Kapama’s photographic competition for its employees ended 2017 off on a great note. We encouraged our staff to unleash their creativity and explore the natural environment, which they call home. The responses express their...
by Melissa Smit | Jan 6, 2017 | General, Giraffe, Special nature events, Tracking
After a great game drive, we were heading back to the lodge for breakfast, when I saw some impala run in the distance, then stop and stare in one direction. I looked at my tracker and asked him, “Did you see that as well?” As we drove closer to investigate we came...
by Melissa Smit | Dec 11, 2015 | Giraffe, Lion, Special nature events, Wild encounters
Up close and personal with lions It was the 22nd of August 2015 and I can vividly recall how beautiful the hot and cloudless spring afternoon had been. I was manager and host for the evening at Kapama River Lodge, and earlier that afternoon I stood on the boma deck...
by Melissa Smit | Oct 2, 2015 | Birds, Giraffe, Wild encounters
A bit of bushveld comedy A number of days ago while out on safari, my guests and I spent a few moments enjoying a sighting of a spectacular giraffe bull picking away the tiny tasty leaves from a very thorny Acacia-tree with his long and dexterous tongue. Beside him,...
by Eugene | Jul 10, 2015 | Giraffe, Special nature events, Wild encounters
A giraffe affair We often spend our guests’ final drives checking off any animals on their lists we haven’t yet found. One of my favourite animals to watch and photograph is giraffe, and recently we’ve come across a few male giraffes in the behavioural act of...
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