by Nicole Walker | Dec 19, 2019 | Big 5, Environment, Featured Articles, Lion, Nature, Warthog, Wild encounters
Tug of War It was the last morning drive for my Kapama Buffalo Camp guests before they departed the greater Kruger area, to continue with their next South African adventure. They wanted to see the Lions one last time so we set off to see if we can go track them down. ...
by Nicole Walker | Nov 22, 2019 | Antelope, Big 5, Environment, Featured Articles, Nature, Seasons, Warthog, Wild encounters
Environment It’s that time of year again and the trees are just beginning to sprout 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 the wildlife that feeds on them can’t get...
by Nicole Walker | Oct 9, 2017 | Big 5, Buffalo, Elephant, Featured Articles, Rhino, Warthog, Wellness Centre
One of the many perks of my job is, no matter what I do or where I go, I have the chance to see amazing things on Kapama Game Reserve. One afternoon I was on my way back from the short 10-minute transfer to Eastgate Airport after picking up a guest. We came across a...
by Melissa Smit | Jan 6, 2017 | Leopard, Special nature events, Tracking, Warthog, Wild encounters
Whenever my guests and I head out for our game drive adventures, we usually get to the point during their stay where we have seen at least four of the Big 5 animals – lions, elephants, rhinoceros, and buffalo. Then we go on a mission to find the elusive leopard....
by Melissa Smit | Aug 5, 2016 | Leopard, Warthog
Witnessing a leopard kill from start to finish! (Not for sensitive readers) Wildlife documentaries on National Geographic and the Discovery Channel are full of violence – prides of lions taking down old buffalo bulls and wild dogs ripping apart helpless impalas – and...
by Melissa Smit | Jun 24, 2016 | Crocodile, Lion, Warthog
Crocodilian giants It’s winter here in South Africa, but in the bushveld temperatures can still reach nearly 30 degrees Celsius during the day. As the African sun climbs, animals wander to the nearest waterhole – home of the crafty crocodile. Waterhole scenic...
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