by Melissa | Jul 15, 2016 | Elephant, Wild encounters
Baby elephants playing together It is no secret that we love images of elephant calves here at Kapama Private Game Reserve. After all, what could be more adorable than baby animals playing together? Viewing these sprightly, good-natured elephant calves in their...
by Melissa | Jun 3, 2016 | Pangolin, Wild encounters
A once-in-a-lifetime daytime pangolin sighting As a ranger, there are only a few animals that I have not yet seen. Unsurprisingly, they’re all quite rare or extremely shy, but during an early morning safari on Kapama Private Game Reserve, some Italian guests and I...
by Melissa | May 20, 2016 | Cheetah, Impala, Lion, Wild encounters, Zebra
Guest visiting Kapama look forward to getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily living to experience tranquility, unique culture, spectacular scenery and close-up encounters with Africa’s wildlife on every game drive. Most guests recall that seeing a kill in a...
by Melissa | May 6, 2016 | Buffalo, Lion, Wild encounters
Dining like a king Deep in the African bush lies a variety of creepy crawlies, lazy leopards and cheeky monkeys, but most will agree that the fearsome lion is the most incredible – when he’s not asleep! The king of predators often keeps us on the edge of our seats,...
by Melissa | Apr 14, 2016 | Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, Wild encounters
In search of Kapama’s big cats Everyone loves a good predator sighting, and there’s no greater thrill than getting close to the big cats that call Kapama home. Our bold lions, elusive leopards, and elegant cheetahs never fail to get the adrenaline pumping, and we are...
by Melissa | Feb 19, 2016 | Impala, Leopard, Special nature events, Tracking, Wild encounters
Witnessing the birth of an impala Every day is a unique opportunity to connect with the African bush and on this day I was most fortunate in driving by a truly remarkable sighting. It was an impala ewe with something hanging between her legs. I was on my way to pick...
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