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 | Feb 15, 2022 | Environment, Featured Articles, Hippo, Hippopotamus, Wild encounters
World Hippo Day – 15th February Today 15th February is a day when the world celebrates the Hippopotamus, one of the oddest animals in Africa. Although they are known to be one of Africas most dangerous animals, there is far more to this animal than just...
by Nicole Walker | Nov 14, 2018 | Featured Articles, Hippo, Hippopotamus, Wild encounters
To be a male hippo is not an easy thing. Granted, your first year or two is wonderful with mom, being by your side almost 24/7, protects you from crocodiles, Lions and other potential threats. However, as soon as you sexually mature, then it gets tough. There are huge...
by Nicole Walker | Jun 5, 2018 | Big 5, Competitions, Featured Articles, General, Hippo, Hippopotamus, Leopard, Lion, ranger, Staff, Tracker, Wild encounters
We are once again proud to announce the winners in the Kapama staff Photo Competition. For the past few years, Kapama has held a competition whereby its staff can submit interesting and wonderful photographs taken while out and about on the Reserve. It is not only for...
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 Keri | Jan 15, 2015 | Hippo, Hippopotamus
As we left the gates of Southern Camp, a herd of elephants blocked our way. They were enjoying the ‘fruit of their labour’ – browsing on trees they had pushed over. They had us captivated for 20 minutes, as we watched how they nimbly used their trunks to strip leaves...
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