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 | Mar 9, 2022 | Big 5, conservation, Environment, Featured Articles, Lion, Wild encounters
Whenever I think of words to describe the iconic one-eyed male lion of Kapama, Moria Madoda, words like majestic, powerful, dignified and dominant come to mind. In his prime, he roamed Kapama with all the authority and prestige of a king. He controlled the south and...
by Nicole Walker | Aug 25, 2021 | Big 5, Environment, Featured Articles, General, Impala, Lion, Wild encounters
I set off on our morning safari from Southern Camp with my assistant guide (Sifiso) and our guests. That particular morning was freezing, so we tried to get to a spot to watch the sunrise while we defrosted our bodies before setting off on our adventure. Vervet...
by Nicole Walker | Jun 15, 2021 | Big 5, conservation, Environment, Featured Articles, General, Lion, Wild encounters
It started off like any other afternoon drive. We left Kapama Southern Camp just a little earlier than the other vehicles and drove around looking at all the wonderful things the bush has to offer. It was an overcast day, so it was windy and slightly chilly, but that...
by Nicole Walker | Mar 10, 2021 | Elephant, Featured Articles, Game Drive, Hyena, Lion, Lion cubs, Wild encounters
Animals are remarkably similar to humans in that they have to learn certain things from a very young age to assist them later in life. When they are young, animals are very playful and curious. They use their curiosity to learn and acquire the necessary skills for...
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