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 Melissa Smit | Dec 26, 2015 | Buffalo, Environment, General, Hippopotamus, Special nature events, Wellness Centre, Wild encounters
Wildlife’s natural instinct prevails If there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s that you should always expect the unexpected, especially if you are working in the wild. Every typical day at the office can instantly turn into an exhilarating day with multiple adrenaline...
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...
by Liezel | Feb 6, 2014 | Hippopotamus
I have had many interesting questions on drive from guests – some quite thought-provoking, and some that are just down right difficult to answer (and sometimes, not because they are intelligent questions!) One of the most common questions, however, is what hippos eat,...
by Liezel | Oct 30, 2011 | Hippopotamus, Lion
Whenever watching Animal planet, National geographic, Discovery or any wildlife program, there is always a sighting which really stands out above the rest and as a Ranger you’re hoping that someday you will be there to capture a similar unique moment with your...
by Andries | Mar 27, 2011 | General, Hippopotamus
Whilst passing John’s dam early this morning we spotted an adult female hippo whose body was mostly submerged with only her chin resting on the sand. As we were watching the hippo through our binoculars we noticed something small moving next to her right ear. Upon...
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