Wildlife – Blog

Thandi and Themba’s Story

  • Mar 24, 2012

The story of Thandi and Themba, the two courageous Rhino from Kariega Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape.

Thandi, the leopard and her cub

  • Mar 13, 2012

We spotted the cub first, she was all by herself in the tall grass.  Our ranger Jacques Fourie, pointed her out to us, but did not go closer. 

The Cheetah’s of Cheetah Plains

  • Mar 5, 2012

On the early morning game drive, we set out to find some Cheetah.  Not far from the lodge in an open area aptly called “Cheetah Plains” we spotted one laying under a tree.

Endangered African wild dogs flourish at Cheetah Plains

  • Jan 7, 2012

The African wild dog, also known as the Cape or painted hunting dog, is a very special animal to spot in the bush. Today the species is sadly endangered, with less than 5 000 wild dogs in African nature reserves.

The land of the leopard

  • Jan 1, 2012

You want to see leopard? Plenty of them? And not just far off, fantastically camouflaged in the dappled shade of a marula tree?

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