by Nicole Walker | Sep 11, 2019 | Buffalo Camp, Featured Articles, Game Drive, Impala, Nature, python, ranger, Snakes, Wild encounters
Most people are normally not very big fans of snakes, but you have to appreciate them for the incredible animals that they are. Southern African Rock Pythons are currently listed in the South African Red Data Book as vulnerable. Large ones are often killed as they...
by Nicole Walker | Mar 26, 2019 | Big 5, Elephant, Environment, Featured Articles, Game Drive, Impala, Nature, Rhino, Wild encounters
Africa can be a harsh environment for animals. The blazing hot South African sun beats down relentlessly on the ground below. If there is little or limited rains, animals have to find a way to survive. During these harsh times, animals need to discover ways to access...
by Nicole Walker | Dec 5, 2018 | Antelope, Big 5, Buffalo Camp, Featured Articles, Hyena, Impala, Leopard, Lion cubs, Summer, Wild encounters
It’s that time of year again and the trees are just beginning to grow leaves after having appeared dead for the last few months while in their dormant state. The first leaves always appear to be the greenest and those that feed on them can’t get to the new shoots fast...
by Nicole Walker | Sep 19, 2018 | Antelope, Big 5, Featured Articles, Game Drive, Impala, Leopard, Tracking, Wild encounters
It’s always amazing to be able to see the Big 5 especially the Leopard, as it is the most difficult to find. They are so well camouflaged and very elusive animals. With their solitary habits, it just makes it more difficult as they spend most of their time alone. Each...
by Nicole Walker | Sep 4, 2018 | Big 5, Featured Articles, Impala, Leopard, Lion, Nature, Tracker, Tracking, Wild encounters
It was still dark out. I waited for my guests to join me for our first early morning cup of steaming coffee. Buffalo camp is so quiet this early in the morning, you can hear a pin drop. We were eager to begin the day with our first game drive. After delicious treats...
by Nicole Walker | Aug 22, 2018 | Big 5, Featured Articles, Impala, Leopard, Wild encounters
I had guests for 3 nights at Buffalo Camp. We managed to see everything except the elusive Leopard, the most difficult one to find out of the Big Five. On their last morning, we decided to leave earlier than normal for our game drive. It was still dark when we left,...
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