Trading cold for a lion kill
I have been a game ranger for six years, and every morning when my alarm clock wakes me I wonder what sightings and surprises the African bush holds for the day. It’s mid-winter, and cold as I...
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Looking for giants
When we left the lodge for the morning game drive on 2 June 2014, elephants were top of mind. We wanted to see the giants of the African bush, and just five minutes into the drive my hopes were...
Two bundles of hope
Contributed by Kevin Samuels, ranger: Kapama River Lodge Copy editing by Keri Harvey We knew they were around. For a week or two, we’d seen their tracks on a couple of occasions, but at such a young age their mothers are extremely protective and like to keep their bouncing newborns secreted away in areas of cover. Rhino calves are something very special to see in the wild. Now, between two and three months old, the little rhino calves are gaining confidence and becoming inquisitive…
Why Hippos Don’t Eat Fish – An African Folktale
I have had many interesting questions on drive from guests – some quite thought-provoking, and some that are just down right difficult to answer (and sometimes, not because they are intelligent...
Lilac Breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus)
As summer arrives, we have many new visitors in the form of feathers. With their beautiful colours and impressive flying skills, we have quite a few keen birders coming through the lodge. I enjoy...
Rainy Adventure
This last week we have been greeted by incessant rain. While it is much needed for the bush and the animals, guests arriving to what they expect to be a hot and sunny Africa often meet it with...