by Melissa Smit | Mar 30, 2017 | Environment, Featured Articles, General, Lion, Special nature events, Tracking, Wild encounters
There is nothing more magnificent than seeing a powerful adult male lion, resplendent with his impressive mane encircling his head. Such an alpha male, in the prime of his life, is often seen patrolling the boundaries of his territory with fierce determination....
by Melissa Smit | Mar 24, 2017 | Birds, Creepy Crawlies, Environment, Featured Articles, General, Snakes, Special nature events, Tracking, Wild encounters
Feel Africa underfoot on a guided bush walk with a highly-trained game ranger. Bush walks are included in the tariff and offer guests a deeper insight into the best kept secrets of the African bushveld. A bush walk is about exploring certain parts of the reserve to...
by Melissa Smit | Feb 17, 2017 | Elephant, Environment, Featured Articles, Special nature events, Tracking, Wild encounters
One hot summer’s day, while making our way back to the lodge after a successful early morning safari, my guests and I witnessed a unique elephant gathering, certainly one of the best elephant sightings I have ever had. After watching lions hunt some buffalo, we...
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 | Dec 22, 2016 | Birds, Environment, General, Special nature events, Tracking, Wild encounters
There is a bird species found in the bushveld with the most curious way to advertise to competitors and impress females. For those who have never witnessed the startling display by the Red-Crested Korhaan – hang onto your seats as you are in for a surprise! The...
by Melissa Smit | Dec 22, 2016 | Featured Articles, General, Lion, Tracking, Wild encounters
Rassie Jacobs, Kapama River Lodge ranger, believes that choosing to be a ranger as a profession is not just about driving around and showing guests South Africa’s wildlife, but rather more about providing a fun filled, exciting and educational experience. Kapama...
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